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A couple of years ago, at the height of the notorious 'dad bod' craze, people started to realize that Drake was ripped. He had been training for over three years, but the world only noticed when his Instagram page suddenly started heating up. Of course, like most other things, Drake has turned into a trend, and his followers flocked to gyms around the world on a body transformation quest to get 'swoll' like Champagne Papi.

Now, this is not to say that everyone who takes the benefits of exercise seriously these days is doing it because of Drake, but it's clear that 'making gains' is back in style, and people are going from skinny to shredded faster than half of us can blink. If it's done right, building muscle mass can actually give a lot of health benefits - prolong your lifespan and improve cardiovascular and bone health - as well as increase your chances of people sliding in the DM. Faster isn't always better, though. Each person inherits different strengths and weaknesses from the gene pool, so it's important to take your time and found out what gym workout is best for your unique body. To dispel that last little thought in your head, no - steroids are never a good option unless you want to add the increased risk of heart disease and stroke to your exercise routine.

Here at Bored Panda, we decided to compile a list of people who bulked up big-time and barely look like the same people in their 'before' photos, from women fitness maniacs to guys who have managed to get ripped using no exercise equipment at all. We've also included the timespan of their progress, but keep in mind that everyone builds at a different pace!

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    4 Years And 40 Pound Difference

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    After Having 3 Surgeries, I Finally Got Back To Doing What I Love... Back In The Gym And Playing Football. One Month Apart

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    Katie Smith
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congrats and props to you sir. Life with a stoma is HARD. And you are kicking a*s. You are an inspiration, thank you for sharing xx

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    #6

    4.5 Month Body Transformation

    4.5 Month Body Transformation

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    Max Roma
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please stop telling people they can achieve this result in such a short amount of time, unless you want to suggest the use of illegal (and dangerous) stuff. This will demotivate anyone that will try to improve their body when facing the harsh reality: gaining mass in a natural way requires A LOT of time.

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    #7

    From 42 Kg To 53 Kg. When I First Started Working Out I Just Transformed My Obsession For Food Into An Obsession For Fitness And “Living Healthy”

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    #9

    3 month Transformation Of A Father-Of-Three, 45 Years Old

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    5 Years Transformation

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    Antonio Luiz
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's is "normal", a 5 year transformation, no one get a transformation in 3 months without drugs or surgery.

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    #13

    1.5 Years Of Lifting, Never Skipping A Workout, Barely Drinking Alcohol And Eating A Ton Of Food

    1.5 Years Of Lifting, Never Skipping A Workout, Barely Drinking Alcohol And Eating A Ton Of Food

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    My 6 Month Transformation From 105 To 140 Lbs

    My 6 Month Transformation From 105 To 140 Lbs

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    2 Years Of Training With No Days Off

    2 Years Of Training With No Days Off

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    Blackie Dawson Rangimoeakau
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must have been very hard for you to do this to keep to get you from where you were to what you are now I am proud of you for doing it Was it hard to do or did you just continue doing it until you Gott where you wanted to get to.

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    #17

    6 Year Transformation. High School Graduation To Now. I Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes A Few Months After My Graduation

    6 Year Transformation. High School Graduation To Now. I Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes A Few Months After My Graduation

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    #19

    I Am 25 Years Old In The Left Photo, Living In London, Working Hard And Partying Harder. On The Right - Me At The Ripe Young Age Of 33

    I Am 25 Years Old In The Left Photo, Living In London, Working Hard And Partying Harder. On The Right - Me At The Ripe Young Age Of 33

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    #20

    2 Month Transformation

    2 Month Transformation

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    Julie Julie
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Pushing his stomach out on the first photo. No beer-bellied man had transversus like that.

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    #22

    1 Year And 3 Months Trasformation

    1 Year And 3 Months Trasformation

    florinafitness Report

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    Flora Polvado
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can gain up to a full cup size by working the pecs and obliques. Firms and enlarges the underlying muscles.

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    #23

    3 Year Transformation

    3 Year Transformation

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    #25

    My 2.5 Year Vegetarian Bodybuilding Progress

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    #26

    From Game Addict To Sponsored Athlete. 8 Years Body Transformation

    From Game Addict To Sponsored Athlete. 8 Years Body Transformation

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    4 Years Between These Photos And Nearly A 40 Pound Difference, All Done Vegan

    4 Years Between These Photos And Nearly A 40 Pound Difference, All Done Vegan

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    Edyta Złotucha
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just started going to the gym to gain some pounds too, while being vegan as well:) thank you for the motivation!

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    #30

    Tom Ward, Who Works At Men's Health Magazine, Transformed His Body In 2 Month And Appeared In The Pages Of The Same Magazine

    Tom Ward, Who Works At Men's Health Magazine, Transformed His Body In 2 Month And Appeared In The Pages Of The Same Magazine

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    1 Year Progress

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    #33

    Chris Mantovani 2 Year Transformation (13-15)

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    3 Month Transformation

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    3 Years Transformation

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    Theresa Andrade
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    PERFECTION, like seriously...whole package, face body hair just perfect :-)

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    #37

    3 Years Difference

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    3 Years Of Hard Work

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    Katie Smith
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is way, way too much, and kinda scary. Looks like his muscles are on the outside of his body :/

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    #41

    Cris Heria Incredible Natural (Calisthenics) Body Transformation

    Cris Heria Incredible Natural (Calisthenics) Body Transformation

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    1 Year Bicep Progress, Newbie Gains

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    3 Month Transformation

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    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does the second picture look like a cutout from an ad?

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    #44

    1.5 Year Into Weight Lifting, A Year Into Healthy Eating, And 3 Months Into Psychotherapy

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    5 years ago

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    Week 1 Vs Week 18

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    3 years ago

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    #48

    3 Months Muscle Building

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    #49

    My Several-Year Transformation From A Skinny 145 Lb Teenager To A Working 190 Lb Fitness Model

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    My 1 Year Body Transformation

    My 1 Year Body Transformation

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    #51

    Me At 16 And At 23 With About 6 Years Of Lifting In Between

    Me At 16 And At 23 With About 6 Years Of Lifting In Between

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    #52

    1.5 Year Transformation. From Skinny To Muscular

     1.5 Year Transformation. From Skinny To Muscular

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    #53

    3 Year Body Transformation

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    #54

    Progress I Have Made In 2 Years

    Progress I Have Made In 2 Years

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    3 Years Into Weightlifting

    3 Years Into Weightlifting

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    #56

    3 Month Of Hard Work

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    #57

    1 Year Journey

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    #58

    Over 2 Years Progress

    Over 2 Years Progress

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    #59

    1 Year And 3 Months Apart. 110 Lbs On The Left And 140 On The Right

    1 Year And 3 Months Apart. 110 Lbs On The Left And 140 On The Right

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    #60

    3 Months Training

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    Carlos Juarez
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not gonna lie your abs are very perfect and what I mean is your abs are the same shape and they are put even by your workouts.And what type of workouts did you do?

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    #61

    5 Month Transformation Freeletics

    5 Month Transformation Freeletics

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    #63

    9 Month Transformation

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    #64

    3 Year Transformation. 130 Lbs To 160 Lbs

    3 Year Transformation. 130 Lbs To 160 Lbs

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    #66

    Fitness Transformation In 2 Months

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    6 Month Transformation. From 136.6lbs To 167.4 6lbs

    6 Month Transformation. From 136.6lbs To 167.4 6lbs

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    Skinny To Shredded: Natural 1 Year Transformation

    Skinny To Shredded: Natural 1 Year Transformation

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    Zied Rezgui
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey panda, if you watch until this page then you have the ability to do like them.

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    #69

    1 Year Calisthenics Transformation. 16 Years Old

    1 Year Calisthenics Transformation. 16 Years Old

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    2 Year Transformation

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    #71

    3 Year Transformation

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    3 Months Training

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    #73

    19 Years Old - 3 Years Of Lifting Weights

    19 Years Old - 3 Years Of Lifting Weights

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    3 Month Body Transformation

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    #78

    5.5 Month Progress. Gained 15kg

    5.5 Month Progress. Gained 15kg

    SkinnyTimmy Report

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    Rick Bond
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't say 15kg of muscle guys. He made good progress. Why the negativity in so many of these posts? There's probably only 2..maybe 3 at the most who used PED. These are all naturally attainable in the times displayed lol. A lot of you negative posters don't get these results all because of the exact mindset you's are displaying in your posts haha.

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    #79

    Insane 4 Month Body Transformation (Freelettics)

    Insane 4 Month Body Transformation (Freelettics)

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    2 Year Transformation

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    2 Years Progress

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    Josh H
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Natty has good genetics always was something.

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    1.5 Years Of Lifting

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    #83

    3 Years And 4 Months Of Progress

    3 Years And 4 Months Of Progress

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    DaBoizMaccasRun
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a fake, this is from the movie "Going Down in La-La Land" look at the movie poster and it's obvious

    #84

    5 Years Transformation

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    This Is My 1 Year Body Transformation. Only Street Workout

    This Is My 1 Year Body Transformation. Only Street Workout

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    #88

    Day 1 - 143 Lbs And 16% Body Fat And Day 180 - 176 Lbs And 14% Body Fat

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    3 Months Transformation

    3 Months Transformation

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    3 Month Transformation

    3 Month Transformation

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    Josh H
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Natty, gained a little muscle and leaned out and took pic in better lighting.

    #92

    My 2.5 Year Transformation

    My 2.5 Year Transformation

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    Roxanne Doe
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a meme that says<, " she can have a tummy and still be yummy..."

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    #97

    3 Years And 3 Months Into Lifting

    3 Years And 3 Months Into Lifting

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