How long does it take to gain 6 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 6 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 6 pounds of muscle look like?

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A Redditor's Weight Loss Journey: 38 Upvotes and No Comments

Male 146lbs → 152lbs 6'0" 180cm

F/35/5’4” Constantly Second Guessing My Progress Because of the Scale but Starting to See a Difference

Female 167lbs → 173lbs 5'4" 160cm

Teenage Boy Gains 6 Pounds on Weight Journey: How He Did It and What We Can Learn

Male 175lbs → 181lbs 6'0" 183cm

A Year of Progress: F/20/5'6 Goes From 117 to 123Lbs

Female 117lbs → 123lbs 5'6" 168cm

Progressive Weight Gain Journey of a Reddit User over a Year

Female 141lbs → 147lbs 5'9" 173cm

One Man's 1.5 Year Weight Journey: From 155 to 161 Lbs

Male 155lbs → 161lbs 5'7" 168cm

F/25/5'3 Finally Sees Results After 6 Months of Hard Work!

Female 129lbs → 135lbs 5'3" 158cm

A Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey with 237 Upvotes

Male 154lbs → 160lbs 6'0" 180cm

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What does 6 pounds of muscle look like?

A Redditor's Weight Loss Journey: 38 Upvotes and No Comments

F/35/5’4” Constantly Second Guessing My Progress Because of the Scale but Starting to See a Difference

One Woman's Weight Loss Journey: Follow Missdeejers Progress

How This Reddit User Gained 6Lbs in 2 Years and 4 Months

M/21/6'1" [194Lbs to 200 Lbs] Body Recomposition and Progress Update

One Year Weight Journey: Progress After Losing 40Lbs and Bulking for 3 Months

Teenage Boy Gains 6 Pounds on Weight Journey: How He Did It and What We Can Learn

A Year of Progress: F/20/5'6 Goes From 117 to 123Lbs

Progressive Weight Gain Journey of a Reddit User over a Year

One Man's 1.5 Year Weight Journey: From 155 to 161 Lbs

F/25/5'3 Finally Sees Results After 6 Months of Hard Work!

A Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey with 237 Upvotes

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

From Dangerous Weight Loss to Healthier Living: One User's Journey

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A Weight Loss Journey Detailed by a Reddit User

25 Year Old's 2 Months Weight Loss Journey on Keto

30 Year Old Woman Shares Her 40 Pound Weight Loss Journey Post Pregnancy

How One Woman Gained over 30 Lbs and Found Happiness: a Journey to Healthier Living

32 Pound Weight Loss in 12 Months: F/18/5'2 Proves Slow and Steady Wins the Race

How Premedmiss Lost 33Lbs in 1 Year and Achieved Face Gains According to Her Reddit Post.