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Weight gain and weightlifting...

AABru
AABru Posts: 610 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I started lifting heavier on Monday the 9th. I have completed 5 lifting sessions. I give myself one or two days recover and walk or do intervals on my off day. My diet hasn't changed with the exception of adding a protein shake on my lifting days (130 calories). I have gained 4 pounds...I upped my water intake thinking I was retaining water, and ...nothing changed. I powerlifted before children (been 6 years), and my body has great "muscle memory," but is it truly possible to gain 4 pounds of muscle mass in two weeks? Or are the muscles just retaining water?

Thanks...

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  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    truly possible to gain 4 pounds of muscle mass in two weeks

    for a female who is not on steroids....no.....would be impressive even for a male on steroids.


    bit of muscle memory. bit of water/glycogen retention, don't stress it.
  • AABru
    AABru Posts: 610 Member
    Thanks Hendrix...I'm second guessing everything I do these days. I always do when I change up my routine.
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