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Being an endomoroph allows me to build muscle quite easily, will i build muscle by doing just 2 full body workouts per week, if so, at what rate?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Work with trainer: This is a question for a trainer -- one who gets to know how your body responds to different types of workouts. You can find good trainers in many gyms. I suggest selecting one, explaining your goals, and seeing how s/he can help you.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/4/2013

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