Bulking: meaning, definitions and examples
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bulking
[ ˈbʌlkɪŋ ]
bodybuilding phase
Bulking refers to the practice of intentionally consuming more calories than the body burns in order to gain weight, primarily in the form of muscle mass. It is often part of a structured bodybuilding program where individuals aim to increase their size and strength.
Synonyms
gaining, mass gaining, weight gain.
Examples of usage
- I'm starting my bulking phase next month.
- He has been bulking for the past six weeks.
- She's focusing on bulking to increase her muscle gains.
- They recommend a steady bulking diet for best results.
Translations
Translations of the word "bulking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aumento de massa
🇮🇳 बुल्किंग
🇩🇪 Masseaufbau
🇮🇩 pembesaran otot
🇺🇦 набори м'язової маси
🇵🇱 budowanie masy
🇯🇵 バルキング
🇫🇷 prise de masse
🇪🇸 aumento de masa muscular
🇹🇷 kütle artırma
🇰🇷 벌킹
🇸🇦 زيادة الكتلة
🇨🇿 nabrání hmoty
🇸🇰 naberanie hmoty
🇨🇳 增肌
🇸🇮 povečanje mase
🇮🇸 vöxtur massa
🇰🇿 массаны арттыру
🇬🇪 მასის ზრდა
🇦🇿 kütlə artırma
🇲🇽 aumento de masa
Etymology
The term 'bulking' originated from the word 'bulk,' which has its roots in the Middle English term 'bulk' meaning 'a large quantity,' and can be traced back to Old Norse 'búlkr,' meaning 'a package or bundle.' The modern usage of the term in the fitness industry began to gain popularity in the late 20th century as bodybuilding emerged as a sport and lifestyle. Bodybuilders and athletes started to adopt the strategy of bulking up by following specific dietary and training regimens which focus on increasing caloric intake with the aim of maximizing muscle growth during specific times of the year, typically followed by a cutting phase to reduce fat and define muscles. As fitness culture became more mainstream in the 21st century, the concept of bulking has evolved with various nutritional plans and workout routines tailored to individual goals.