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If a girl trains hard enough can she build a noticeable amount of muscle in 8 weeks?

Q: if a girl trains hard enough can she build a noticeable amount of muscle in 8 weeks?

Doubt it: Resistance training like isometrics &amp; weight lifting are the endeavors that will build muscle mass.In 8 weeks you could see some evidence of strength increase, but the effect on muscle mass would be minimal. Training during your teens can be expected to add 5-10 pounds of muscle mass per year in a gradual fashion.

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Doubt it: Resistance training like isometrics & weight lifting are the endeavors that will build muscle mass.In 8 weeks you could see some evidence of strength increase, but the effect on muscle mass would be minimal. Training during your teens can be expected to add 5-10 pounds of muscle mass per year in a gradual fashion.

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Answered 12/2/2016

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If a girl trains hard enough can she build a noticeable amount of muscle in 8 weeks?

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Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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