How to Tell if You Are Gaining Fat or Muscle

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Apr 04, 2026 15:32

The scale is going up by two pounds a week and I am starting to get nervous. I am definitely getting stronger in the gym, but I am also noticing my waist getting a bit wider. How do you accurately tell if you are gaining mostly muscle or mostly fat?

I do not have access to a DEXA scan here in Winnipeg so I am relying on the mirror and my clothes. My shirts are getting tighter in the shoulders, which is good, but my jeans are also getting tighter in the waist. I am wondering if I should slow down the rate of weight gain.

What metrics do you use to track your bulk? Do you use calipers or just go by the numbers on your lifts? I want to make sure I am not just becoming a fat version of myself. Any tips for keeping the fat gain in check would be much appreciated.

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