Now, this is not to say that everyone who takes fitness 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 can actually 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 works 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 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. We’ve also included the timespan of their progress, but keep in mind that everyone builds at a different pace! Vote for your favourite transformations below, and upload your own at the bottom.