GainsMuscle is a training and nutrition site for people who want to get bigger, stronger, and leaner without wading through supplement ads and recycled listicles.
We publish exercise breakdowns, workout programs, gym equipment guides, and nutrition explainers. Every piece is written by someone who has actually done the thing, then checked against published research before it goes live. If we have not tested it or cannot source it, we do not publish it.
Why This Site Exists
Az Respes started GainsMuscle in 2021 after competing in his first NPC bodybuilding show. Az Respes placed 2nd, 3rd, and 3rd in three different men’s physique categories.
The fitness search results are a mess. Half of it is affiliate content dressed up as advice. The other half is content written to a keyword brief by writers who have never trained a client, never competed, and never had to explain to a 55-year-old with a bad shoulder why they cannot overhead press yet.
We built GainsMuscle to be the other thing. Fewer articles, written slower, by people who lift.
What We Cover
- Muscle covers hypertrophy mechanics, muscle groups, soreness, recovery, and what actually drives growth.
- Routines covers full programs for home and gym, split structures, and progression schemes you can run for months rather than days.
- Gym covers equipment, home gym builds, etiquette, and getting more out of a commercial setup.
- Food covers protein targets, bulking and cutting, meal prep, and an honest look at supplements.
- How To covers technique breakdowns, exercise substitutions, and fixing the specific problem in front of you.
What We Will Not Do
- We will not promise you a transformation in 30 days. Muscle does not work that way, and you know it.
- We will not rank supplements by commission rate. Most supplements do nothing. We say so.
- We will not publish sponsored content dressed as editorial. Anything paid is labeled at the top of the page.
- We will not sell links or accept guest posts in exchange for money.
How We Make Money
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It does not change what we recommend, nor does it determine a ranking or a rating. When we say a piece of kit is not worth the money, we say it even when there is a commission attached.
Medical Disclaimer
GainsMuscle publishes general fitness and nutrition information. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Talk to a doctor before starting a new training program or changing your diet, particularly if you are pregnant, injured, managing a chronic condition, or taking prescribed medication. If something hurts in a way that is not normal training discomfort, stop and get it looked at.