Men’s Bodybuilding Natural Olympia competitor Christian Schneider details how much muscle mass you can build each year naturally.
Many lifters want to know: how much muscle mass can you gain? Whether you’re new to lifting or an advanced lifter, it will determine how much muscle you can build each year. Also, the genetics you innately have will play a role in the amount of muscle you’ll be capable of growing too. Then, of course, your diet and training regimen are also critical factors. However, according to a Natural Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding competitor, Christian Schneider, there is a timeline for the amount of muscle mass you can expect to gain each year as a weightlifter. In an Instagram (IG) post on Jan 28, 2022, Schneider claimed:
“As a newcomer to training, you can still build muscles quickly and so it is quite possible to gain 9-12 kg in the first year [sic]
In the second year the whole thing is halved and you build up a little slower and less [sic] The following year you can still expect a good increase of 2-3 kg
From the 4th and 5th year it will usually only be 300-800g per year. That doesn’t sound like much, but after 10 years that’s a good 5 kg of pure muscle mass [sic]”
In the IG post, Christian Schneider continued to say that he doesn’t believe in genetic potential. Although, he admits that genetics play a part in the amount of muscle you can build, along with dedication and discipline. Schneider said, “Continuity is the magic word and the key to success. Muscle building takes time and doesn’t happen overnight.” He also noted, “The longer you train, the less muscle mass you can build.”
You can see Schneider’s full IG post explaining in detail how long it takes to build muscle naturally below.
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Who Is Christian Schneider?
Christian Schneider is a German natural bodybuilder who competes in the Men’s Bodybuilding division. He’s been competing in natural bodybuilding for almost fifteen years. Schneider started bodybuilding in 2004, and his first competition took place in 2008. At INBA PNBA’s 2021 Natural Olympia in the Men’s Bodybuilding division, he placed in the top ten coming in seventh.
Although he placed well at the most significant natural bodybuilding event – Natural Olympia – one of his favorite natural bodybuilding moments was at an INBA World Championships competition in Greece. He earned his pro card and celebrated with the German Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness (GNBF) team.
Schneider competes in natural bodybuilding because it’s his passion, and he wants to remain free from the side effects of doping and sustain his health through age. He’s also a coach who works with competitive athletes and the general population looking to get into shape.
Natural Bodybuilding
As a natural bodybuilder, your only option is to build muscle naturally. Supposing you want to maintain eligibility for natural bodybuilding competitions, of course. Natural bodybuilding leagues like the INBA PNBA protect their athletes from the harm of drugs. And they make competition fair by banning drugs from competition. All INBA PNBA athletes must adhere to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards (especially if contenders want to be considered for a multi-media contract with Iron Man Magazine).
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