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Newbie Gains

aubyshortcake
aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
edited February 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello :) I've seen newbie gains mentioned many times, but I don't totally understand what they are.... Can anyone please explain? Thanks in advance!

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  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    It's the muscle you can gain in a deficit when you first start lifting. For like 3-6 months you can diet down and gain muscle at the same time. You won't magically turn into Mr. O but you can make some gains. When your gains stall you need to chose to bulk or cut or you'll see no progress.
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Ahh, I get it now, makes sense. Thanks for clearing it up for me. :)
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