Muscle building for hardgainers, with system not chance
Hardgainer Performance Nutrition® is an Austrian brand from Vienna Donaustadt. We build a system for hardgainers who train and eat but cannot gain weight consistently. Discipline, clarity, progress — not slogans, but method.
Why Hardgainer Performance Nutrition® exists
HGPN was founded in Vienna because hardgainers have a different problem than lacking motivation. Many fail at structure: eating predictably with a high TDEE, maintaining the surplus despite little margin, dosing training properly, taking recovery seriously.
Most products on the market ignore this reality: poor tolerance, unnecessary complexity, zero connection to the target group. HGPN is the answer — a system (diagnosis → plan → execution) and supplements that are hardgainer-compatible: calorie-dense, well-tolerated, simple.
The personal story behind it: Founder Story · Numbers and photos: Deep Dive · Author: Mag. Christian Schönbauer
Mission
HGPN develops supplements that have always been missing for hardgainers. No marketing gimmicks, no complexity for the sake of complexity. Products that fit the problem — not the other way around.
The HGPN System — Diagnosis, Plan, Execution
No guessing. Three steps that connect. That is exactly how the platform is built.
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Diagnosis
Find the bottleneck
Calories, NEAT, training, recovery, consistency. Profile first, then action. Nutrition: calculate maintenance calories, add a lean surplus, manage satiety.
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Plan
Eat and train predictably
Set a calorie target, control the surplus, simplify meals. Training: stimulus greater than fatigue. Compound lifts, progression, stay between MEV and MRV.
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Execution
Consistency over weeks and months
One email per week. One clear order. Recovery: 7–9 hours of sleep, fixed routines, deloads every 4–6 weeks. Growth happens between sessions.
Hardgainer Mission Briefing™ →
Values
Status
Pre-launch. Currently no sales. By design.
We are building the foundation first: test, tools, myth busting, guides and protocols. So hardgainers can start today without waiting for products.
System before product. Once the structure is in place, supplements become a real lever instead of a hope.
Roadmap
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Now
Stabilise the system
Simplify transitions, close content loops, test tools.
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Next loop
Finalise products
Tolerance and everyday testing. No compromises on the formula.
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Launch
After clearance
After completion of development loops and final approvals.
Easiest way to stay informed: Hardgainer Mission Briefing™
Frequently asked questions about HGPN
What exactly is Hardgainer Performance Nutrition®?
HGPN is an Austrian brand (GmbH) from Vienna that develops supplements specifically for hardgainers. We also provide evidence-based content, free tools and digital products — all tailored to the problem of "too little mass despite training".
What sets HGPN apart from other supplement brands?
Focus over breadth. Our products are formulated specifically for hardgainers — not for the general population. That means: formulas that account for high TDEE, low appetite and rapid satiety. EU/AT-compliant manufacturing, transparent labelling, no proprietary blends.
What quality principles do you follow?
EU/AT-compliant manufacturing, clear dosages, raw material documentation and no marketing claims. Focus on efficacy and tolerance — especially for hardgainers who are often sensitive to sweet profiles and high volumes.
How do I find out about drops and releases?
First by email via the Hardgainer Mission Briefing™, then via Instagram. Communication stays concise, clear and relevant — no constant bombardment.
What values does HGPN follow?
Discipline, clarity, progress, resilience, excellence and health. Every value shapes how we create content, build tools and develop products. Details in the values section on this page.
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Contact
Want to contribute, test or collaborate? Write to us — precise and concrete.
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About us read. What now?
Start with the guide, test the calculator or get the Hardgainer Mission Briefing™.
© Hardgainer Performance Nutrition® · We supply your hard gains™ · Updated: 14 March 2026