How Long Does It Take To Build Muscles | Gain Muscle Mass Quickly

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There are many factors to consider when you want to know how long it takes for you to gain and build muscle mass. Questions like are you eating enough and the right nutrients to accelerate muscle growth, are you exercising correctly and regularly and do you have the genes for quick muscle growth need to be addressed.

In this article, we shall discuss whether you have the genetic make up to gain and build muscles quickly. Don't despair if you don't because this is only one of the several factors that determine how long it takes for you to build muscle mass.

It is certainly helpful to know your body type when you want to build muscles. By knowing your own body type, you can then plan your nutritional and exercise program to suit your specific body type to encourage muscle growth.

We shall discuss the 3 common body types and their characteristics here.

• Endomorph: You have naturally big frame body and usually have a round face, wide hips, big bones and slow metabolism. You are the type that gain weight and body fat easily. However, you also have potential for gaining muscle mass quickly. Only problem is that your muscles may be hiding under your body fat making you look big bulky and clumsy. Your six pack abs is hidden under your tummy fat is not going to show.

So you will have to build muscles and then burn off the fats to reveal your muscle definition. That means you will take slightly longer time than the next body type to show off your muscle gain and mass because you need time to cut away body fats as well.

• Mesomorph: You are blessed with a naturally muscular body and have wide shoulders, small waist, athletic body frame structure, low body fat with a somewhat high metabolism. With your natural predisposition, you can pack on muscles real fast and are the type that can take up bodybuilding as a career if you want to. You excel naturally in sports and will always have that sexy and handsome body that is to everyone's envy.

You are the type that will not take a long time to see your muscle gaining size, mass and definition. In fact, if you train, eat and rest correctly, you will visibly see your muscles growing week after week right before your eyes until you hit a body building plateau.

• Ectomorph: You are the skinny type with small muscles, very very high metabolism, narrow shoulders, hips and waist. You find it hard to put on weight and muscles no matter how much you eat. You will need much more greater effort than others to build muscle mass on your skinny frame. People call you the hard gainer. You will take a longer time and need extra effort to gain muscle mass. Although it can be done, it is a constant battle for you because you are fighting what nature has given you.

Most people fall in between the three types. For example, a person can be a mixture of Mesomorph and Endomorph or Mesomorph and Ectomorphs.

Now that you have identified your body type, you can then write down your goals, objectives and the methodology you wish to take to gain muscle mass. By having a specific body building program to follow, it allows you to take concrete actions each day to achieve your muscle gain goals.

How long does it take to build muscles and gain muscle mass certainly depend the body type you have but it will also depend on numerous other factors as well.

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    1. swapnil gupta May 15, 2008
    I am very thin boy with weight 62 kg and height 5 ft 10 inches. I want to build muscles,chest,shoulders and thai so can u plz help me out how to start with?and what diet i should take and all....
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    2. Ryan May 19, 2008
    I am a Mesomorph and i was taking 180 grams of protein and 200 grams of carbs all comlex carb. And i was not experiencing that much muscle gain i was working out hard and everything. So now i am thinking it might because of my age i am 18 years old and i talked to a friend and he said that you don't gain alot of muscle til you are 20-25 So i want to know is that true? See my goal is to put on muscle and lose a lit fat in the process if i can't and had to pick one i want to make sure that i am making the right choice and not waisting my time trying to gain muscle when i could be losing fat with the same effort.
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    3. Manjunath N August 22, 2008
    Hello,
    Am skinny and I want to put on weight with muscles, Currently am 43 kgs, 5.3 height, have started wrking out in gym and also am trying the supplements like extra mass, How can I gain weight? Inspite am thin, will work out for some fair amount of time. The muscles are in shape but no mass. Can you pls help me .... Guide me wht should be done?........
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    4. 123 October 14, 2008
    Just use the right equipment, follow what it says and have an aim before the workout so you can\'t whimp out. 3 sets of 8 of what you can only just do is great for muscle growth; as opposed to low weight high rep which is more for dealing with tone. Get the right supplement, mass not just protein and keep to a schedule of at LEAST 2 sessions a week, you\'ll see the effects in no time.
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    5. Chris Chew October 15, 2008
    Hi Ryan,

    Its not true that you gain more muscle at 20 to 25 years of age. Many world class body builders are already winning major titles below the age of 20 including Arnold Schwarzenegger who was Mr Europe at the age of 17.
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    6. Riaan March 19, 2009
    Hi there. Does anyone know any tips for building pecs quickly? And is it true that you just have to exercise 3 times a week. I can't believe it. I'm exercising everyday,15 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the night. Am I doing it right or must I put in some more time?
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    7. Dillon March 24, 2009
    None of that is true about the genetic body types. Everybody will grow just like everybody else if they subject their body to the proper training and food intake. The problem is nobody knows anything about getting in shape or how the human body works, therefore, we have articles like this, and people who actually think their genetics keep them from getting muscular.

    for instance. My dad was extremely skinny. Started working out at the age of 19 and now he's got like 17 1/2 inch arms, and bench presses 335. He isn't an "Ectomorph" He's not "fighting with what nature gave him" he just goes to the gym at least 4 times a week and has 100% dedication to what he does in the gym with a rarely ever changing routine.--That is all it takes.

    Myself, I am 20, I am not extremely skinny like my dad was, because I like to eat, Now I worked my way down to 8% body fat, because I decided to, so i just cut calories and continued to work out. I do the same thing my dad does, however according to this jive I'd be a "Endomorph/Mesomorph," and I get the same results my dad does, yet I'm a different "Body type" based on my genetic predisposition. --Basically we are all human and will grow just like everybody else, and most people, from all that I have ever seen, completely lack the dedication and Know how when it comes to developing a proper physique, and point fingers at factors they can't control so they can lazily sit back and have an excuse for their own shortcomings.
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    8. Tao April 04, 2009
    to the guys that think you gain more muscle between the ages of 20-25... youre confusing that with metabolism slowing around that age-time frame. If your metabolism slows, it will be easier to gain weight, not neccesarily muscle weight (mass).

    RIAAN: Pick up a book about how the body works. Your muscles need time to heal, scar and heal, thats the process of building muscle. Thats why people typically work out 3 times a week, they are giving the torn muscles (that sore feeling) time to heal, then go tear em again ;) but pick up some literature my friend.
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    9. chris bowald April 20, 2009
    i am skinny with muscle but my muscles arnt big when i flex i see them but are not huge like i want them to be i work out i do push ups crunches and curls ups and only c little results please help me how do i become muscular and big and i think im an ectomorph plus i eat alot of protein before i work out but i need to know what to eat also i get stressed out on how long its taking to get the body i want. PLEASE HELP ME!!
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    10. luke May 01, 2009
    chris you take protein after you work out so it repairs your muscles that tare whilst working out if you want to take supplement before you work out you take creatine which helps you work out for longer
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    11. connor July 05, 2009
    im not sure what i am i have big sholders with a little fat on my belly with normal size arms im 6 ft im about 11 stone i would just like to no how long would it take for me to be able to notice the effects of what im doin i lift 25-40kg and do about 150 sit ups every other day i do it for about 1-2 houre n boz for about 30 minits how long will it take me 2 notice the effects im 16 ?
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    12. dave October 05, 2009
    how many sit-up i have to do if i want to lose 1 kilo a week and i'M 179cm or 5feet 11inches and 67kilo
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