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What is the best way to gain lean muscle and not fat?

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What is the best way to gain lean muscle and not fat?

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The best way to gain lean muscle is to exercise regularly (weight or resistance training is recommended), and consume protein within 30 minutes of a workout. Watch endocrinologist Reza Yavari, MD, explain the best way to build lean muscle, not fat.

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