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Browse 84 articles about weight gain on LiftStrong. Evidence-based training and nutrition advice to help you get stronger and build muscle.

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Weight Loss

Why Your Diet Keeps Failing: Common Fat Loss Mistakes

If you have tried to lose fat multiple times and keep bouncing back, the problem is not willpower. It is strategy. Here are the most common mistakes and how to fix them.

7 min·Sam·Mar 28, 2026

Nutrition

How to Calculate Your Macros for Weight Loss and Muscle Gain

Read our comprehensive guide on how to calculate your macros for weight loss and muscle gain.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Strength Training

Will One Cheat Day Make Me Gain Weight?

Discover the truth about cheat days and weight gain. Learn how they affect fat vs water weight, the role of leptin, and how to incorporate cheat days for best results in 2024. Get the facts before your next splurge!

7 min·Jeff·Aug 31, 2024

Strength Training

Building Bigger Biceps Without Weights: The Ultimate Guide

Discover how to build impressive biceps without weights. Learn 6 essential bodyweight exercises, workout routines, and expert tips for maximum arm gains at home.

4 min·Jeff·Oct 2, 2024

Muscle Building

Ectomorph Bulking Guide: How to Gain Weight for Skinny Guys

Read our comprehensive guide on ectomorph bulking guide: how to gain weight for skinny guys.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Strength Training

The Impact of Stress on Weight Gain and How to Manage It

Read our comprehensive guide on the impact of stress on weight gain and how to manage it.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Weight Loss

The Role of Hormones in Weight Loss and Gain: Cortisol, Insulin, and More

Read our comprehensive guide on the role of hormones in weight loss and gain: cortisol, insulin, and more.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Nutrition

GOMAD Diet: Gallon of Milk a Day for Rapid Weight Gain

Read our comprehensive guide on gomad diet: gallon of milk a day for rapid weight gain.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Recovery

Cold Plunges for Lifters: What the Science Actually Says

Cold plunges are everywhere right now. But should strength athletes actually use them? Here is what the research says about timing, protocols, and whether cold exposure helps or hurts your gains.

9 min·Jeff·Apr 5, 2026

HIIT & Cardio

Zone 2 Cardio for Lifters: Build Your Aerobic Base Without Killing Your Gains

Zone 2 cardio improves your recovery between sets, boosts work capacity, and keeps your heart healthy -- all without interfering with your gains if you do it right.

7 min·Jeff·Apr 5, 2026

Nutrition

Strength Training on GLP-1 Medications: How to Keep Your Muscle While Losing Fat

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic cause rapid weight loss, but up to 40% of that can be muscle. Here is how to train and eat to preserve your hard-earned lean mass.

8 min·Jeff·Apr 5, 2026

Strength Training

Rucking for Strength Athletes: Why Lifters Are Strapping on Weight and Walking

Rucking combines loaded walking with outdoor training to build conditioning, posterior chain endurance, and mental toughness -- without sacrificing muscle.

8 min·Jeff·Apr 5, 2026

Weight Loss

How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: A Lifter's Guide

Cutting does not have to mean losing your hard-earned muscle. Here is how to set up your diet, training, and recovery to drop fat while keeping your strength.

5 min·Jeff·Mar 28, 2026

Weight Loss

Walking for Weight Loss: Why Every Lifter Should Walk More

Walking is the most underrated fat loss tool. It burns calories without killing your recovery, and it is the easiest habit to sustain long term.

5 min·Olivia·Mar 28, 2026

Bodyweight

The Complete Guide to Dips: Chest and Triceps Builder

Dips are one of the best upper body exercises most people do wrong. Here is how to do them right, progress from zero to weighted, and build a bigger chest and stronger triceps.

6 min·Sam·Mar 28, 2026

Bodyweight

Pistol Squat Progression: From Zero to One-Leg Squat

The pistol squat looks impossible until you break it into steps. Here is a practical progression that takes you from struggling to standing on one leg all the way to a full pistol.

6 min·Jess·Mar 28, 2026

Bodyweight

Ring Training for Beginners: Build Gymnast-Level Strength

Gymnastics rings are the most underused piece of equipment in any gym. Here is how to start ring training from scratch and build the kind of upper body strength that turns heads.

7 min·Sam·Mar 28, 2026

Bodyweight

The Bodyweight Pull Workout: No Gym, No Problem

You can build a strong back, biceps, and rear delts with nothing but your bodyweight and a pull-up bar. Here is a complete pull workout for when you cannot get to the gym.

7 min·Jess·Mar 28, 2026

Strength Training

High Bar vs Low Bar Squat: Which Should You Do?

Bar position changes everything about the squat. High bar hits your quads and keeps you upright. Low bar loads your posterior chain and lets you move more weight. Which one is better depends on what you are training for.

9 min·Sam·Dec 18, 2025

Muscle Building

Muscle Memory Is Real: Why Your Gains Come Back Faster the Second Time

Took time off and worried about losing everything? The science of myonuclear domain theory explains why previously trained muscle regains size and strength far faster than building it from scratch.

9 min·Sam·Feb 10, 2026

Strength Training

Conditioning for Lifters: Cardio That Won't Kill Your Gains

You can be strong and well-conditioned at the same time. The trick is choosing the right type, amount, and timing of cardio so it supports your lifting instead of undermining it.

8 min·Sam·Feb 8, 2026

Strength Training

Training Around Your Menstrual Cycle: A Strength Guide for Women

Your hormones fluctuate across a 28-day cycle, and they affect your strength, recovery, and energy levels. Here is how to work with your biology instead of against it.

8 min·Olivia·Feb 18, 2026

Strength Training

Lifting Shoes vs Flat Shoes: What You Actually Need on Your Feet

Heeled lifting shoes, flat Converse, or barefoot? The shoe you wear affects your squat depth, stability, and force transfer. Here is what to pick based on your body and your lifts.

9 min·Jess·Mar 4, 2026

Strength Training

How to Pick the Right Weight for Every Exercise

Too light and you are wasting time. Too heavy and your form breaks down. Here is a simple system for choosing the right weight on any exercise, whether you have been lifting for two weeks or two years.

7 min·Jeff·Mar 8, 2026

Muscle Building

Blood Flow Restriction Training: Build Muscle With Lighter Weights

BFR training uses elastic wraps or cuffs to partially restrict blood flow during light-weight exercises, triggering muscle growth at loads as low as 20-30% of your max.

8 min·Sam·Mar 8, 2026

Recovery

How to Deload: When to Back Off and Why It Makes You Stronger

Deloading is not laziness. A planned recovery week every 4-6 weeks dissipates fatigue while preserving fitness, setting you up for bigger PRs when you return.

8 min·Jeff·Feb 19, 2026

Strength Training

What Nobody Tells You About Your First Year of Lifting

Most beginners experience rapid strength gains in weeks 1-8 due to neuromuscular adaptations, not actual muscle growth

12 min·Jeff·Feb 12, 2026

Strength Training

Coming Back to the Gym After Time Off: How to Regain Muscle and Strength

Took 3 months off? A year? Here is exactly how to get back without hurting yourself or losing motivation in week one.

8 min·Jeff·Feb 17, 2026

Weight Loss

12-Week Summer Cut Plan: Lose Fat, Keep Muscle

A safe, muscle-preserving fat loss rate is 0.5-1% of bodyweight per week, which equals roughly 6-12 pounds over 12 weeks for most people

10 min·Sam·Apr 22, 2026

Weight Loss

How Much Cardio for Fat Loss: A Lifter's Guide

Fat loss is driven primarily by a caloric deficit; cardio is just one tool to help create or expand that deficit

9 min·Jeff·Apr 22, 2026

Workout Programs

Chest Workout at Home: No Bench Needed

You do not need a bench or a gym to build a solid chest. This bodyweight and minimal-equipment workout will prove it.

9 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Training Techniques

Bench Press Form Guide: Stop Making These Mistakes

Your bench press is weaker than it should be because of form issues you do not even know you have. Fix these mistakes and watch the weight go up.

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Training Techniques

How to Do Dips Properly: Chest vs Tricep Variations

Dips are one of the best upper body exercises if you do them right. Here is how to target your chest or triceps and avoid shoulder problems.

10 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Nutrition

Alcohol and Muscle Growth: How Drinking Affects Your Gains

Nobody wants to hear this, but alcohol is probably hurting your progress more than you think. Here is exactly how much damage it does and where the line is.

10 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Training Techniques

How to Warm Up Properly Before Lifting Weights

Your warm-up probably sucks. Here is a simple, effective warm-up protocol that actually prepares you to lift heavy without wasting 30 minutes.

12 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Push-Up Workouts

100 Push-Ups a Day: 30-Day Challenge Results

We did 100 push-ups every day for 30 days. Here are the real results.

2 min·Sam·Oct 5, 2024

Strength Training

Progressive Overload: The Key to Continuous Gains

If you aren't progressively overloading, you aren't growing. Here's how to do it right.

2 min·Jeff·Sep 1, 2024

Muscle Building

Is Olympic Weightlifting Good for Building Muscle?

Olympic weightlifting is explosive, technical, and powerful—but is it effective for building muscle? Discover the science, benefits, and best strategies for muscle growth.

4 min·Jeff·Feb 23, 2025

Strength Training

7 Strength Training Mistakes Sabotaging Your Gains—and How to Fix Them

Discover the top 7 strength training mistakes that could be sabotaging your gains. Learn how to correct your form, avoid injuries, and maximize your workout results.

6 min·Jeff·Oct 12, 2024

Strength Training

10 Best Free Weight Exercises for Beginners

Read our comprehensive guide on 10 best free weight exercises for beginners.

5 min·Jeff·Sep 22, 2024

Muscle Building

The Complete Guide to Body Recomposition: Lose Fat and Gain Muscle

Read our comprehensive guide on the complete guide to body recomposition: lose fat and gain muscle.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Bodyweight

6-Week Bodyweight Bootcamp: No Equipment Home Workout Plan

A structured 6-week bodyweight program with three progressive phases, real modifications, and warmup routines. No equipment, no gym, just a plan that works.

12 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Strength Training

What Size Arms Are Considered Big? Arm Size Chart for Men & Women

Are 14, 15, or 16 inch arms big? Compare your measurements against our arm size chart by age and gender — plus a free bicep growth calculator to predict your potential.

13 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Nutrition

Top 20 High-Protein, Low-Calorie Foods for Weight Management

Read our comprehensive guide on top 20 high-protein, low-calorie foods for weight management.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Bodyweight

10 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Total Fitness—No Equipment Needed

Discover the top 10 bodyweight exercises to achieve total fitness without any equipment. Get fit anywhere with these effective, equipment-free workouts.

4 min·Jeff·Sep 12, 2024

Strength Training

Strength & Symmetry: The Science Behind the Ultimate 5-Day Training Split

Discover the science-backed 5-day training split that optimizes muscle growth and strength gains while preventing burnout. Perfect for intermediate lifters.

4 min·Jeff·Dec 3, 2024

Recovery

Winter Recovery Protocols: Optimizing Post-Workout Recovery in Cold Weather

Maximize muscle gains this winter with science-backed cold weather training protocols. Complete guide to winter nutrition, workouts, and recovery optimization.

4 min·Jeff·Nov 27, 2024

Strength Training

The Future of Fitness: 2025 Strength Training Revolution

Discover cutting-edge gym trends, AI-powered workouts, and science-backed training plans for optimal strength gains in 2025. Transform your fitness.

3 min·Jeff·Oct 27, 2024

Muscle Building

Are You Making These Muscle-Building Mistakes at the Gym This Fall?

Boost your gym gains this autumn. Learn common muscle-building errors and how to fix them. Optimize your workouts for maximum muscle growth and strength.

5 min·Jeff·Oct 7, 2024

Nutrition

How Much Of A Calorie Surplus To Gain Muscle?

Discover the ideal calorie surplus for maximum muscle growth with minimum fat gain in 2024. Learn how to set up your bulk for optimal results.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 29, 2024

Nutrition

Should I Drink Protein Shakes While Cutting?

Discover if protein shakes are beneficial when cutting for weight loss. Learn how they can preserve muscle, fight cravings & boost results. Get the best tips for incorporating shakes into your 2024 cut.

6 min·Jeff·Aug 31, 2024

Muscle Building

How to Adjust Your Bulk for Different Body Types: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph

Discover how to tailor your bulking approach for your body type (ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph) to optimize muscle growth and minimize fat gain. Backed by science.

5 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Push-Up Workouts

The Perfect Push-Up Form: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Push-ups are a fundamental exercise for building upper body strength, but achieving the perfect push-up form can be challenging. In this article, we will explore common mistakes and how to fix them to ensure you get the most out of this powerful bodyweight exercise.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Weighted Pull-Ups: How to Progress and Build Massive Back Strength

Weighted pull-ups are a phenomenal exercise for building massive back strength and enhancing your overall upper-body power. They not only target your lats but also engage your biceps, shoulders, and core.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

A Beginners Guide to Bulking

Discover the ultimate guide to bulking up effectively. Learn how to eat, train, and supplement for maximum muscle gains as a beginner lifter.

19 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Muscle Building

90-Day Muscle Building Program: Packing on Mass for Hardgainers

Discover the ultimate 90-day plan to pack on muscle mass as a hardgainer. Learn the secrets of effective nutrition, training & recovery to transform your physique in 2024.

8 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Nutrition

Bulking on a Budget: Cost-Effective Meal Plans for Muscle Gain

Read our comprehensive guide on bulking on a budget: cost-effective meal plans for muscle gain.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

Mastering the Art of the Lean Bulk: Minimizing Fat Gain While Building Muscle

Read our comprehensive guide on mastering the art of the lean bulk: minimizing fat gain while building muscle.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

Bulking for Women: Strategies for Lean Muscle Gain Without Unwanted Fat

Read our comprehensive guide on bulking for women: strategies for lean muscle gain without unwanted fat.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

German Volume Training: 10x10 Method for Rapid Muscle Gain

Read our comprehensive guide on german volume training: 10x10 method for rapid muscle gain.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Weight Loss

Strength Training for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

Read our comprehensive guide on strength training for weight loss: what you need to know.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Pull-Up Training

Push-Pull-Up Superset Workout: Maximizing Upper Body Gains in Minimal Time

Revolutionize your strength training with push-pull-up supersets. Discover how this efficient workout method builds muscle, saves time & boosts results.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Nutrition

Is Beef Protein Isolate Better Than Whey Isolate?

Discover the key differences between beef and whey protein powders. Learn about bioavailability, amino acid profiles, fat & sugar content, and long-term effects on muscle growth. Make an informed choice for your 2024 gains!

7 min·Jeff·Aug 29, 2024

Muscle Building

50-Minute Upper Body Hypertrophy Workout Using Dumbbells and Cables

Achieving muscle hypertrophy effectively doesn't require hours at the gym or a ton of equipment. With a well-structured plan, you can achieve significant upper body gains in just 50 minutes.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Nutrition

Protein for Weight Loss: How Much and What Types Work Best?

Read our comprehensive guide on protein for weight loss: how much and what types work best?.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Nutrition

Best Protein Powders for Weight Loss: Top 10 Products Reviewed

Read our comprehensive guide on best protein powders for weight loss: top 10 products reviewed.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Weight Loss

How to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau: Science-Based Strategies

Read our comprehensive guide on how to break through a weight loss plateau: science-based strategies.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

Bulking for Endurance Athletes: Balancing Mass Gain with Performance

Read our comprehensive guide on bulking for endurance athletes: balancing mass gain with performance.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

How to Measure Muscle Gain: Beyond the Scale

Read our comprehensive guide on how to measure muscle gain: beyond the scale.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

Drop Sets vs. Supersets: Which is Better for Muscle Gain?

Read our comprehensive guide on drop sets vs. supersets: which is better for muscle gain?.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Nutrition

Vegan Bulking Diet: Plant-Based Meal Plan for Muscle Gain

Read our comprehensive guide on vegan bulking diet: plant-based meal plan for muscle gain.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

5x5 Stronglifts Program for Maximum Muscle Gain

Read our comprehensive guide on 5x5 stronglifts program for maximum muscle gain.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Supplements

Top 15 Mass Gainer Supplements for Hardgainers

Read our comprehensive guide on top 15 mass gainer supplements for hardgainers.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Muscle Building

How to Gain 10 Pounds of Muscle in 3 Months: Step-by-Step Plan

Read our comprehensive guide on how to gain 10 pounds of muscle in 3 months: step-by-step plan.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Nutrition

Lean Bulk Macros Minimize Fat Gain While Bulking

Read our comprehensive guide on lean bulk macros minimize fat gain while bulking.

13 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Bodyweight

30-Minute Bodyweight Park Workout for Outdoor Training

Read our comprehensive guide on 30-minute bodyweight park workout for outdoor training.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Workouts

50-Minute Push/Pull Workout Using Free Weights and Machines

Read our comprehensive guide on 50-minute push/pull workout using free weights and machines.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

HIIT & Cardio

20-Minute Bodyweight AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) for Men

Read our comprehensive guide on 20-minute bodyweight amrap (as many rounds as possible) for men.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Workouts

1-Hour Olympic Weightlifting Session for Power and Explosiveness

Read our comprehensive guide on 1-hour olympic weightlifting session for power and explosiveness.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Workouts

60-Minute Leg Day Workout Using Machines and Free Weights

Read our comprehensive guide on 60-minute leg day workout using machines and free weights.

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Bodyweight

Lunch Break Workout: 25-Minute Bodyweight Routine for Men

Read our comprehensive guide on lunch break workout: 25-minute bodyweight routine for men.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Strength Training

Progressive Overload: The Key to Continuous Strength Gains

Read our comprehensive guide on progressive overload: the key to continuous strength gains.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Bodyweight

Bodyweight Strength Training Exercises for Home Workouts

Read our comprehensive guide on bodyweight strength training exercises for home workouts.

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024

Weight Loss

How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to set up a smart cut — from calories and protein to training adjustments and knowing when to stop. A practical, no-BS guide for lifters who want to get lean without getting weak.

12 min·Jeff·Feb 23, 2026

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