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How to Clean Bulk Without Gaining Fat

August 7, 2021 by Rohan Arora

Bulking is a tricky thing – how do you bulk up and build muscle without just getting fat?

You need to know how to bulk up to make sure that you get the most from it. We’re going to explain what it’s for, how you do it, and the important lessons on how to do bulking!

There’s a fine art to bulking and it’s important to understand what it’s for, how you do it, and the lessons that go beyond just the science.

So, today we’re discussing what bulking is, who it’s for, and how you can make sure your bulk is healthy and effective.

How Much Muscle Can You Gain In a Year?

November 3, 2021July 31, 2021 by Swati Jaiswal

If you have just started training or have been at it for a while, congratulations. You have taken the best step towards muscle gain, and now there’s this nagging doubt in your mind- how much muscle can you gain? How big can you get naturally? A month? A year?

Well, to be honest, that depends on your goals and what you define as the result. Ultimately, there is no definitive answer to the question, “How much muscle can you gain in a year naturally?” The closest answer would be an average that we will look into later in this post that has been derived through multiple studies.

8 High Calorie Fruits for Weight Gain

August 7, 2021July 27, 2021 by Dipanjana Mukherjee

For the longest time, ‘health’ and getting ‘fit’ have been associated with losing weight. Now that’s helpful for those trying to lose weight, but what about us hardgainers?

That’s definitely not our definition of fitness, because we need to go the exact opposite direction. To subscribe to societal ideals of fitness, we must gain weight and build up our muscle mass. In this article, we list down some of the best fruits for weight gain.

6 Major Reasons Why You Are Not Gaining Weight

August 7, 2021July 13, 2021 by Dipanjana Mukherjee

Are you plagued by the question, “why can’t I gain weight?” The reasons for not gaining weight can broadly vary from genetics, food habits, workout routines, Body Mass Index (BMI), metabolism and body type, to lack of appetite. There may … Read more

How to Get Rid of Chicken Legs: A Comprehensive Guide

November 3, 2021July 12, 2021 by Dipanjana Mukherjee

Every gym has its resident chicken legs, and you may, unfortunately, be one of them. We have a tendency to focus on our upper bodies when working out. While that’s all great, we do end up overlooking our lower bodies. The result? Skinny Chicken Legs. Here in this article we’ll tell you exactly what needs to be done to get rid of chicken legs.

Especially if you are a hardgainer training for hypertrophy, when you beef up waist-up, the contrast is even more stark with your naturally skinny bony legs.

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