newbie gains
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Meaning · English
Rapid increases in muscle mass when a person begins training.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If you’re starting off skinny, you can probably get newbie gains for several months.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “newbie gains” mean?
Rapid increases in muscle mass when a person begins training.
Is “newbie gains” formal or informal?
newbie gains is generally slang.