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What's your opinion on what i should do to put on some muscle?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Several things!: You need to embark on a resistnce weight training and increase the protein in your diet, while keeping your caloric intake a normal level. You will become leaner. More muscle, less fat!

Answered 9/28/2016

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