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A member asked:
Have been strength training nearly 3 hrs. every other day. how much weight gain (per week) could be muscle weight?
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Too much: You are working out too much which leads to muscle breakdown 45-60 min 3 days a week is plenty and best to build muscle.
Answered 3/30/2014
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