bulking

Meanings

• verb

  The process of consuming a large amount of food, typically to gain weight and build muscle.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bulking
muling , ruling

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Variants

List of all variants of bulking that leads to same result
bulk , bulked , bulking , bulks , bulk up , bulked up , bulking up , bulks up , bulk out , bulked out , bulking out , bulks out

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old English word 'bulcan', meaning 'to swell'.

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Trivia

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1. Bulking is typically done during the off-season for athletes and bodybuilders.

2. The average person gains about one pound of muscle per month during a bulking phase.

3. Bulking can also refer to the process of increasing the size of other things, such as a business or a collection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bodybuilding: A physical activity focused on building and maintaining an athletic and toned body through weight training and a healthy diet.

2. Muscle gain: The process of increasing the size and strength of muscles through regular exercise and proper nutrition.

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Culture

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In bodybuilding culture, bulking is a phase where individuals focus on consuming more calories than they burn to gain muscle mass. This phase is typically followed by a cutting phase where individuals focus on losing body fat.

How to Memorize "bulking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself consuming large meals and feeling the sensation of your muscles growing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bulking' with the idea of gaining muscle mass and consuming large amounts of food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Muscles Need Big Meals' to remember the concept of bulking.

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