How Long Does It Take To Build Muscle | Toney Freeman

In this episode, IFBB Pro Toney Freeman (The X-Man) sits down with Muscle & Strength to answer real community questions . We take some of the most commonly searched fitness and muscle-building questions on Google and compare AI answers vs real-world experience from one of bodybuilding’s most respected pros. From muscle growth timelines and training splits to nutrition, sleep, supplements, and PED safety, Toney breaks down what actually works and what most people misunderstand. MUSCLEANDSTRENGTH.COM 🚚 Huge Nutrition Store 💪 Free Workouts 🎥 Exercise Videos 🧰 Fitness Tools 🏋🏻‍♀️ Expert Guides ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://muscle.ms/MuscleStrengthStore ============================================================== 00:00 – Intro Teaser 00:40 – Answering Questions From The Fans 01:27 – Toney Freeman’s Bodybuilding Idols 01:54 – Career Longevity 02:58 – Toney Freeman’s Sleep Routine Explained 03:49 – Magnesium, Glycine, and Sleep Supplements 04:29 – Best Pre Workout Meals for Bodybuilders 05:16 – The Best Pre-Workout 06:11 – How Toney Built His Legendary Chin Up Strength 07:31 – Bodybuilding Range of Motion Explained 08:36 – Did Toney Ever Hire A Posing Coach? 09:48 – Mandatory Poses and Proper Cues 10:09 – Low Carb Diets and Long Term Health 10:31 – Addressing Discrimination in Fitness 11:41 – Best Training Approach for Natural Bodybuilders 12:57 – Bodybuilder VS AI Questions Begin 14:31 – Genetics and Fast Muscle Gains 15:12 – Should You Bulk or Cut 16:23 – Why Traditional Bulking Goes Wrong 18:01 – Best Training Split for Muscle Growth 19:42 – How Toney Trains Upper Lower Today 20:06 – Can PEDs Ever Be Used Safely 21:14 – Creatine and Whey Protein Explained 22:23 – How Much Protein You Really Need 24:04 – Final Thoughts on AI vs Experience