How long does it take to gain 65 pounds of muscle?

The time to gain 65 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 65 pounds of muscle look like?

Check out the progress pics of people who have gained 65 pounds of muscle!

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Lessons Learned From a 65Lb Weight Loss Journey over 5 Years

Male 145lbs → 210lbs 6'2" 185cm

From 165Lbs to 230Lbs: a 7 Year Weight Journey

Male 165lbs → 230lbs 6'3" 188cm

From 165Lbs to 230Lbs in 2 Years: a Journey of Force Feeding to Fill a Big Frame

Male 165lbs → 230lbs 6'4" 190cm

Teen's Impressive 135 200 177Lb Weight Transformation

Male 135lbs → 200lbs 6'3" 191cm

Male College Student's Incredible 19 Month Transformation From 140 to 205 Pounds!

Male 140lbs → 205lbs 6'1" 183cm

M/25/5'9'': a 7 Year Transformation of Weight Gain Progress (+37Lbs) Reddit User Reveals

Male 125lbs → 190lbs 5'9" 173cm

From 180Lbs to 245Lbs: a 3 Year Weight Journey

Male 180lbs → 245lbs 6'5" 196cm

22 Year Old Man's Dramatic 3.4 Year Transformation From 150 to 215 Pounds

Male 150lbs → 215lbs 5'8" 170cm

M/30/6'0'' Gains 65Lbs Through Slow and Steady Progress: a Weight Journey

Male 130lbs → 195lbs 6'0" 180cm

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What does 65 pounds of muscle look like?

Lessons Learned From a 65Lb Weight Loss Journey over 5 Years

From 165Lbs to 230Lbs: a 7 Year Weight Journey

From 165Lbs to 230Lbs in 2 Years: a Journey of Force Feeding to Fill a Big Frame

Teen's Impressive 135 200 177Lb Weight Transformation

Male College Student's Incredible 19 Month Transformation From 140 to 205 Pounds!

Celebrating a Weight Loss Journey: a User's 65Lb Transformation

A 9 Year Weight Loss Journey: From 185 to 250 Pounds in Utah

User's 5 Year 65 Pound Weight Gain Journey: Consistency Is Key

M/25/5'9'': a 7 Year Transformation of Weight Gain Progress (+37Lbs) Reddit User Reveals

From 180Lbs to 245Lbs: a 3 Year Weight Journey

22 Year Old Man's Dramatic 3.4 Year Transformation From 150 to 215 Pounds

M/30/6'0'' Gains 65Lbs Through Slow and Steady Progress: a Weight Journey

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A Weight Loss Journey: Following the Progress of Reddit User [Deleted]

The Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User: 22Lbs Lost in 1 Year

User's Weight Journey: 190Lbs to 120Lbs in Two Years

The Weight Journey of a Young Woman in Ed Recovery: 105 to 125 Lbs in 4 Months

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

21 Year Old Woman Cutting at 118Lbs and 5'3, No Change in Weight

A Journey to Healthy Body Image: Overcoming the Expectations of Femininity

A Journey From 178 to 157 Lbs Should I Aim for My Original Goal Weight or Focus on Gaining Muscle?

A Real Weight Loss Journey: From 225Lbs to 155Lbs