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Hardgainer Test

This test shows you not only if, but why you’re not gaining right now. You’ll get a clear profile and 3 steps you can apply today.

Bottleneck test

Calories, NEAT, training, recovery, consistency.

3 clear next steps

No guessing. No motivational quotes.

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Evaluation runs locally in your browser.

Note: This is a performance test, not a medical diagnosis.

Question 1 of 9 Auto-saves
How has your weight changed over the last 4 weeks?

Not a feeling. Rough, realistic.

Do you track calories and protein?

Not forever. Just until it works.

How often do you actually hit your calories plus protein?

Honest counts. Perfect doesn’t.

How many steps do you average per day?

NEAT eats surpluses like a black hole.

How much cardio or sport do you do on top?

Not forbidden. Just account for it.

How often do you strength train per week?

Muscle gain needs repetition plus progression.

Do you progress on your main lifts over weeks?

More weight or more reps. Something has to go up.

How much do you sleep on average?

Sleep is the cheapest muscle-gain booster.

How high is your stress level right now?

Stress kills appetite, sleep, and progression. Elegant, but brutal.

Your result

Calculating profile…

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Hardgainer Bottleneck Score

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Your bottleneck profile

The higher the bar, the more this area is currently blocking your progress.

Intake—
NEAT & Cardio—
Training—
Recovery—
Consistency—

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    Am I a hardgainer? Quick explanation.

    A hardgainer doesn’t fail because of “bad genetics”. In most cases your weekly balance is off: too few calories, not enough protein, high daily activity (NEAT), a plan without progression, or recovery that breaks down. This test helps you spot the most likely bottleneck and gives you 3 clear next steps.

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    FAQ

    What is a hardgainer?

    A hardgainer struggles to gain weight even with training because intake and actual weekly energy expenditure do not match. Common causes are too few calories, inconsistent eating, high NEAT (daily activity), or a training and recovery setup that isn’t managed well.

    Why am I not gaining weight even though I eat a lot?

    Most of the time “a lot” is not measured: portions vary, meals get skipped, or daily activity burns the surplus away. The fastest fix is a measurable surplus plus weekly weight tracking.

    How big should my calorie surplus be?

    Start moderate and check progress after 2–3 weeks. If nothing moves, increase step by step instead of eating blindly. Use the Calorie Calculator as your baseline.

    What should I do after the test?

    Calculate your calorie target, set up a simple progressive training plan, lock in recovery basics, then review weight weekly and adjust.

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