How long does it take to gain 5 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 5 pounds of muscle varies by individual and depends on factors like training program, diet, and genetics. Generally, a beginner can expect to gain 1-2 pounds of muscle per month with proper training and nutrition.

What does 5 pounds of muscle look like?

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Gauging Weight Progression of an Anonymous Reddit User [Gmbf] M/24/6'0"/~155 160Lbs

Male 155lbs → 160lbs 6'0" 183cm

From 160 to 165 Lbs: a User's Weight Journey

Male 160lbs → 165lbs 5'10" 178cm

Success Story: Man Gains 5 Pounds in 3 Months on Weight Journey

Male 154lbs → 159lbs 5'11" 180cm

A 26 Year Old Male's Weight Journey: Going From 170 to 175 Lbs with Bulking

Male 170lbs → 175lbs 6'0" 183cm

One Woman's Weight Journey: Updates From Missdeejers

Female 122lbs → 127lbs 5'0" 152cm

M/30/6'2 [185Lbs > 190Lbs] a Mostly Complete Record of Natty Progress

Male 185lbs → 190lbs 6'2" 185cm

Weight Progress Pic: Gaining 5% Body Fat and Losing Muscle

Male 149lbs → 154lbs 6'0" 180cm

From 125Lbs to 130Lbs: One Man's Excitement on His Weight Journey

Male 125lbs → 130lbs 5'6" 165cm

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What does 5 pounds of muscle look like?

Teenager's 5'8” Weight Change Journey: 140Lbs to 145Lbs in 3 Months

One Reddit User's Weight Journey: to Lose Weight or Get Toned?

A Journey of Weight Gain: Progress Through Resistance Band Training

Nyrin's Weight Journey: From 150Lbs to 155Lbs While Bulking

Gauging Weight Progression of an Anonymous Reddit User [Gmbf] M/24/6'0"/~155 160Lbs

From 160 to 165 Lbs: a User's Weight Journey

Success Story: Man Gains 5 Pounds in 3 Months on Weight Journey

A 26 Year Old Male's Weight Journey: Going From 170 to 175 Lbs with Bulking

One Woman's Weight Journey: Updates From Missdeejers

M/30/6'2 [185Lbs > 190Lbs] a Mostly Complete Record of Natty Progress

Weight Progress Pic: Gaining 5% Body Fat and Losing Muscle

From 125Lbs to 130Lbs: One Man's Excitement on His Weight Journey

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A Weight Loss Journey: How Reddit User Elvendance Lost More Than 30 Pounds

F/31/5'5 [220Lbs >150Lbs= 70Lbs] (18 Months) Female at 31 Years Old and 5'5 Tall Loses 70Lbs in 18 Months

How This Reddit User Lost 34Lbs in 16 Months with Omad and Walking

F/21/5’7 [216 > 214 = 2Lbs] 2 Months! a Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle

One Year and Two Months of Successful Weight Loss: One User's Story

F/22/4'11 [106Lbs > 100Lbs = 6Lbs] (9Months) I'm so Proud of Myself for Sticking to My Healthy Habits!

Female/23/5'10 [172 > 127 > 137] 1 Year. 255 Dead. 200 Squat. 100 Bench. [Ilyssagetsfit.blogspot.com for More on How] Ilyssa's Incredible One Year Fitness Journey!

20 Year Old Woman Cutting at 128Lbs and 5'10 Tall

Voluptuous Lime: How She Lost 26 Pounds in a Healthy Way