Guys, can I build a lot of muscle in 9 months if I workout for 4 times a week?

[Anonymous]

[D_Bone_Steak]

I just got granted 7 months alone so... If I know I can do it, then should you.

[Asker]

Is it a big change

[D_Bone_Steak]

As a stay at home dad, with a wife being deployed, I decided to stop being fat and did a "3 day 1 day off repeat" cycle which included cardio later in the evening... I went from a big ole chubby fat guy to looking like a fitness model in about 4 months. I did diet, but knowing what I know now, I wouldn't bother with the diet and just let the progress come over time instead of speeding it up like I did.

The thing is... I used to be very athletic, was in the military, and I know I handle that sort of routine just fine... I just started drinking beer, eating and doing nothing all the time and slowly turned into a fat guy. If you weren't athletic before you'll have to build that ability to handle such a thing first.

[Snedger____]

Yes. 9 months is enough time to build good visible muscles with food control.

[Asker]

My goal is not to be too Lean I just want to maintain between 10 and 14 percent body fat

[Asker]

Did you think I can go from 13 to 17 inch biceps in 1 year

[Snedger____]

In one year, with enough protein and calories, YES.

[Asker]

Yes I worked out before but never consistent for a year may a month consistent only and stop and try so will I still have beginner gains?

[Snedger____]

It will take at least 3 months to get slight visible gains and by total of 6 months with enough calories and protien, everybody would be able to see your change.

[Anthonyrov2048]

As someone who body builds. Yes you can depending what your starting point is. The muscle growth is very fast in beginning but slows down quick. Best to eat 1g of protein for every pound you weigh. Lift in a good rep range of about 3-8 reps per set. Each should feel close to failure.

[jayhams]

Depends on what you mean by a lot and based on your question I will guess you don't know what you are doing to do so.

[Asker]

I have a split workout

[Redhawkedancing]

Yes, depending on routine, diet, hydration etc.
Also, a good protein supplement is good to help build muscle mass.