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Using the Stronglifts 5×5 Workout to Gain Muscle

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I got a question this morning from a guy who wants to use the 5×5 workout to build muscle: “I’m considering starting on Stronglifts 5×5 but it doesn’t look like it’s enough. I want a physique like Chris Hemsworth in Thor. Is this possible with a 5×5 workout?” The short answer is yes, you can [...]

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How Fast Can You Build Muscle?

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Today, a question from a reader: I saw a book claiming that you can gain 18 pounds of muscle in 2 weeks. Is this possible? I’ve always heard that 25 pounds of lean muscle is as much as you can gain in year. How fast can you build muscle? In answer to your first question, [...]

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