Massive gains can put stress on your skin – here’s how to avoid stretch marks.

STRAIGHT FACTS WITH JERRY BRAINUM – is an in depth exploration of the more complicated elements behind bodybuilding training, nutrition, and supplements. Hosted by legendary and longtime industry expert, Jerry Brainum, Straight Facts answers user questions so no one is left in the dark.

When you think about stretch marks – the first thing that comes to mind are women during pregnancy. That’s because the sudden and rapid growth of a child in a woman’s womb puts a lot of sudden stress on the skin. Something similar also happens with bodybuilders who start making sudden and massive gains. That bulking muscle stretches out the skin – and for some can lead to the same kind of stretch marks.

If untreated they can become permanent, very similar to scar tissue. And while there is no 100% guaranteed solution, there are ways you can help prevent this from occurring and even treat current stretch marks in their early phases. Don’t let your hard-earned physique get ruined by stretch mark scarring. Get the Straight Facts from Jerry Brainum in the episode above!