How much weight will I gain lifting weights?
I’ve heard one can gain about 9lbs (4kg) of weight through “intense” weight training. Does anyone have more specific numbers like this.
Ideally, I’m looking for something like:
“Increasing your max bench press weight from 150 to 200 will add _______ pounds to your weight.”
Thanks everyone.
Well, it really depends on what kind of shape you’re in. If you’re just starting to lift weights, you’re going to drop weight, even as you’re increasing muscle. Since you’re talking about bench pressing 200 pounds, I’m guessing this is not the case.
I don’t think you’re going to get any “specific numbers”, but use your head. Do you really think you’re going to increase your weight by 9 lbs just by bulking up your arms? Assuming your diet remains constant, lifting more weight will add a little weight, because muscle does weigh more than fat, but muscle also burns more calories at rest than fat does. So you aren’t going to see a big increase in weight.
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