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Here's how much muscle you can expect to build every month when you start strength training, according to research
Men can expect to build 35 to 45 pounds of muscle in their lifetime, gaining half that in the first…
Rachel Hosie
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3 muscle-building supplements that aren't worth the hype, according to a sports nutritionist
Though protein and creatine supplements can help with muscle building, research does not show HMB a…
Allana Akhtar
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I want to build lean muscle without counting calories or macros. A dietitian said to eat more protein and fat and use progress photos to track gains.
A high protein, calorie surplus diet, while lifting weights, is optimal for building muscle, but yo…
Rachel Hosie
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Don't be afraid of holiday weight gain if you're trying to stay in shape — many fitness pros use winter as 'bulking season' to build muscle
Bulking, or eating in a calorie surplus to fuel muscle gains, can help build a fitter looking physi…
Gabby Landsverk
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4 muscle building workouts you should add to your routine to boost gains, according to personal trainers
Exercises like goblet squats and single-leg deadlifts are underrated muscle building moves because …
Gabby Landsverk
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An Olympic weightlifter said he doesn't bench press because the exercise restricts his shoulder mobility
Lü Xiaojun advised professional weightlifters to avoid the movement, however it's still beneficial …
Rachel Hosie
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I do intermittent fasting and want to gain lean muscle. A nutritionist said to eat more regularly to consume enough protein and carbs.
To build muscle, you need to ensure you're eating enough calories overall and fuelling the body thr…
Rachel Hosie
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The weightlifting rep-range rule is a myth - here's how you should work out to build muscle and strength
Gym lore says that sets of 3-7 reps build strength, 8-12 build muscle, and 12 or more are endurance…
Rachel Hosie
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The squat is the best exercise for building muscle, according to world champion powerlifter Blaine Sumner
Sumner told Insider that squats are the best exercise because they work so many muscles in the body.
Rachel Hosie
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The concept of 'toning' muscles is a myth - here's the truth about getting an athletic physique
'Toning' is a marketing term designed to appeal to women, but muscles cannot be "toned," they can o…
Rachel Hosie
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Top vegan foods to supercharge your muscle gains
Top vegan foods to supercharge your muscle gains
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How to sculpt your arm muscles using bodyweight - no heavy weights required
Bench presses can be swapped for push-ups, and you can use furniture to recreate a pulling exercise…
Rachel Hosie
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Why you should add cardio to your strength training routine for muscle growth, according to a trainer
Cardio makes you fitter, which helps you to recover better from strength workouts, personal trainer…
Rachel Hosie
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I want to build muscle, but I enjoy cardio and don't want to gain weight. Will running and HIIT hinder my gains?
Cardio doesn't necessarily hinder muscle growth, provided you can still give your all in your stren…
Rachel Hosie
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How to get rid of sore muscles, and why your muscles get sore
There are many ways to help alleviate sore muscles, though delayed onset muscle soreness is helpful…
Moira Lawler
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4 ways to break a plateau when you're trying to build muscle, according to an expert powerlifter
If your workouts aren't working, you may not be giving your body the right support it needs to buil…
Gabby Landsverk
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3 types of squats you should be doing to build muscle and strength, according to a personal trainer
Squats can help you build muscle, prevent injury, and get faster and stronger, but how low you go m…
Gabby Landsverk
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I strength train or cycle 4 times a week and want to gain muscle and energy. A dietitian said to eat more carbs and fats.
A dietitian reviewed an Insider reader's diet and said she eats enough protein but is likely under-…
Rachel Hosie
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How to treat a pulled muscle and when to see a doctor for muscle strains
Most pulled muscles can be treated effectively at home within a few weeks. But more severe strains …
Madeleine Burry
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How a sedentary lifestyle can cause muscle atrophy and what you can do to prevent it
Muscle atrophy is when muscles shrink from lack of use. It can occur due to an injury, a neurologic…