What causes newbie gains?

Asked by: James Yap

So, why do newbie gains occur? Physiologically speaking, the reason muscle gain comes so easily early on is training dramatically spikes muscle protein synthesis rates, throwing your body’s muscle-building machinery into overdrive. Even better, it doesn’t take a particularly grueling workout to accomplish this, either.

How long do newbie gains last for?

Generally speaking, newbie gains can last for the first six months to a year and if done properly, can result in you reaping the highest gains at any point throughout the course of your training.
Jun 20, 2019

Are newbie gains a thing?

Newbie gains is a term used to describe the phenomenon among beginners where they put on an appreciable amount of muscle mass and strength in a much shorter time frame than more experienced lifters.
Oct 11, 2021

How do you maximize newbie gains?

Train smart and train hard during your newbie gains phase. Add weight to the bar, and add reps as quickly as you can. Enjoy the extra sensitivity that your body has to training during this time. Eat adequate calories, protein and carbohydrates to fuel muscle growth and productive workouts.
Oct 16, 2019