Illustration of a skinny guy working out and gaining muscle mass.

We Help People Bulk Up

Over the past twelve years, the transformations that we've gotten for ourselves and our clients have earned us the reputation of being the very best at helping naturally skinny people bulk up.

Before and after photo of Shane Duquette going from skinny to muscular.
Before and after progress photo showing Marco's muscle-building results.

That's me, Shane, on the left. I do the writing and illustration. Marco's on the right. He's our strength coach, with clients including college, professional, and Olympic athletes, as well as regular dudes like us.

We've each gained over sixty pounds at under 11% body fat, completely naturally, while lifting three days per week. But we're known for the results we get for our clients:

Before and after photo of a skinny guy becoming muscular
Female muscle-building weight gain before and after photo

Bigger, Stronger, Healthier & Better Looking

We write about how to build muscle, bulk up, and gain weight. We'll teach you how to lift weights, eat a good diet, do enough cardio, and live a healthy lifestyle.

Most of our content is free. You can read our articles here. If you have any questions about anything, drop a comment in the most relevant article, and I'll do my best to answer. We also have a few muscle-building workout programs you might like.

Our Muscle-Building Newsletter

Animation of a skinny guy building muscle

If you like our content, you'll love the newsletter, with 22,000 readers and climbing. We'll keep you updated on the most important new muscle-building research, methods, and workout routines. Plus, it kicks off with a 5-part email series that covers:

  • Skinny genetics and how to thrive with them, grow bigger, and become strong.
  • How to live, lift, and eat to improve your health, strength, and appearance.
  • How to min-max your workout routine for leaner muscle growth and faster strength gains.

 

Before and after photo of an intermediate lifter bulking
Before and after photo of a skinny guy becoming muscular
Skinny-Fat to Muscular Transformation
Before and after photo of a skinny-fat guy becoming lean and muscular
Women's weight gain transformation
Before and after photo of an intermediate lifter building muscle

Recent Articles

Illustration of a man doing the 100 push-ups a day challenge to build muscle.

100 Push-Ups a Day? A Wiser Challenge

By Shane Duquette and Marco Walker-Ng, BHSc, PTS | June 5, 2023

The 100 Push-ups a Day Challenge is when you do 100 push-ups every day, usually for 30 days in a row. The goal is to improve your strength and fitness,…

Read More
Illustration showing an artificial giant with too many fingers. He is holding a skinny man who is bulking up to become muscular.

Bamba’s Bulking Guide for Skinny Guys

By Wide Old Bamba, Shane Duquette and Marco Walker-Ng, BHSc, PTS | February 20, 2023

As he makes his way through the jungle of muscle growth, a skinny man may feel like a small, fragile bird in a world of much larger beasts. The obvious…

Read More
Illustration of a man flexing burning muscles.

How Many Calories Does a Pound of Muscle Burn?

By Shane Duquette and Marco Walker-Ng, BHSc, PTS | May 16, 2023

A pound of muscle burns around 6 calories per day at rest (study, study, study, study). However, it also takes energy to carry around and use those muscles. Your heftier leg muscles…

Read More
Illustration of a bodybuilder with a huge bowl of food. Illustrated by Shane Duquette for Outlift.

How Many Calories Do You Need to Build Muscle?

By Shane Duquette | May 18, 2023

To build muscle, you need extra calories. Those calories don’t always need to come from food. Many of us carry quite a lot of extra energy in our guts. If…

Read More
Illustration of a bodybuilder doing biceps curls for the Arm Day of his Bro Split Workout routine.

The Perfect “Bro Split” Workout Routine

By Shane Duquette | May 23, 2023

The Bro Split is surprisingly controversial. Most guys assume it’s for casual lifters who never took the time to learn how to program a proper workout split. That’s not the…

Read More
Illustration of a buff weightlifter confused at why he isn't losing weight.

Why Am I Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit?

By Shane Duquette and Marco Walker-Ng, BHSc, PTS | May 31, 2023

If you ask about why you aren’t losing weight in a calorie deficit, the common answer is: “Because you’re not in a calorie deficit. You need to eat fewer calories.”…

Read More
Illustration of a skinny person building muscle.

How Many Calories Does It Take To Build a Pound of Muscle?

By Shane Duquette and Marco Walker-Ng, BHSc, PTS | May 31, 2023

A pound of muscle contains about 1,200 calories of stored energy (study, study). However, just like a mason spends energy laying stones, it also takes energy to construct that muscle,…

Read More
Illustration of a person burning calories by lifting weights.

How Many Calories Does Weight Lifting Burn? (With Calculator)

By Shane Duquette and Marco Walker-Ng, BHSc, PTS | May 29, 2023

How many calories you burn while lifting weights depends on how much you weigh and how much lean mass you’re carrying. It also depends on how much weight you’re lifting,…

Read More
Illustration showing a skinny man with belly fat.

The Guide for Skinny Guys With Belly Fat

By Shane Duquette and Marco Walker-Ng, BHSc, PTS | September 23, 2020

Why do some skinny guys have belly fat? If you aren’t overweight, why is fat accumulating, and why is it clustering in your midsection? There are a few reasons this…

Read More

If none of these articles tickle your fancy, we've got dozens more.

Or if you're ready to start building muscle, check out our programs.