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Questions tagged [muscle-mass]

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I seem to lose muscle size quickly if not working out for some time. Why?

Not months of lay off but no more than 10 days takes my muscles, especially of my arms, from looking big and feeling hard to something that doesn't make me look like I lift serious weight. It stays in good shape and feel for up to a week of not…
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How do I gain lean muscle mass as a vegetarian or vegan?

I am a vegetarian and interested in gaining muscle, bone weight, and other non-fat mass. I do eat eggs but I plan to stop eating that too and turn to complete veganism. If I exercise less and eat more definitely could I gain some fat and muscle?
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Is it okay to take a one week break from the gym after the first one and a half months of training?

I am trying to increase muscle mass. I completed my first month and a half of training. Is it okay to take a one week break and come back the week after? Will it affect my performance?
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When does musclar atrophy take place?

Both my father and my grandfathers have fairly large muscular frames. However, they haven't worked out since they were much younger. How is it possible for them to maintain this muscle mass without working out? Is the extent of muscular atrophy…
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Routine to win muscle mass

I am confused since there is so much information about possible exercise routines, and I don't know which one is more accurate for me. Age: 28 Height: 183 cm = 6 feet Weight: 158.73 pounds = 72 kg I know I have to eat and sleep well and I am…
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Which weight training exercise to do so I can grow my upper trapezius?

My aim is to build my upper back so it looks like what highlighted in red in these pictures.
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How can I gain muscle in two months without using weights?

What can a 15 year old boy who weighs 145 pounds and is 6' tall do to gain a lot of muscle and size without using weights? I'm looking for results in two months and I work out for half an hour a day.
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How to gain mass and wight

I am 6-2 I weigh 8 stone and I can’t seem to work out if working on one muscle a day is better than working on a group of muscle a day I also have a fast metabolism and I can’t seen to get a good routine so if someone could help that would be much…
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Muscle-Mass Workout Routine for 14-Year-Old

so I'm a 14-year-old who wants to maintain a low body fat, and also have a muscular physique in about a year. I am 5' 11" (about 180 cm) and weigh around 126 pounds (about 54 KG). I think I maintain a low body fat since my ribs are very barely…
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How long should a muscle building session last?

Could you also state why you think it should last the time that you mentioned?
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