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How can i increase my muscle tone the fastest. i'm a skinny frail guy and i would like to gain some muscle tone like the athletic type lean not bulky?

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Discipline: Weight training. They don't have to be heavy weights, high protein, low fat diet.

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Answered 5/14/2015

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