bulking

• Описывает что-то, что увеличивается в размере, объёме или массе; часто используется в фитнес-контексте для обозначения набора мышечной массы.

Describes something that increases in size, volume, or mass; often used in fitness contexts to refer to gaining muscle mass.

1. Increasing in size or massB2informal

   Relating to the process of gaining muscle mass or body size, often through diet and exercise.

   Набор массы

   • He is on a bulking diet to build more muscle.
   • The bulking phase requires consuming more calories than usual.
   • She follows a strict bulking routine at the gym.

   Synonymsbuildingexpandinggrowingincreasing

   Antonymscuttingreducingshrinkingslimming

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс или фазу намеренного увеличения массы тела и мышечной массы, обычно за счет избытка калорий и силовых тренировок, часто используется в контексте фитнеса и бодибилдинга.

A noun referring to the process or phase of intentionally increasing body weight and muscle mass, typically through a calorie surplus and strength training, often used in fitness and bodybuilding contexts.

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1. Muscle growth phaseB2informalsport

   A period of intense weight training and high-calorie diet aimed at increasing muscle mass and overall body size.

   Фаза набора мышечной массы

   • He is in a bulking phase to gain more muscle mass.
   • Bulking requires eating a surplus of calories and lifting heavy weights.
   • Many bodybuilders alternate between bulking and cutting cycles.

   Synonymsmuscle building

   Antonymscutting

2. Bodybuilding strategyB2informalsport

   A deliberate strategy in bodybuilding to increase body weight and muscle size, often followed by a cutting phase to reduce fat.

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   • She started bulking after her competition to build more strength.
   • Proper bulking involves tracking macros and progressive overload.
   • He gained 10 pounds during his bulking period.

   Synonymsbulk

   Antonymscutting

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по увеличению размера, объёма или значимости, или для того, чтобы сделать что-то больше или существеннее.

A verb used to indicate the act of increasing in size, volume, or importance, or to cause something to become larger or more substantial.

1. Increase in size or massB2informal

   To become larger, thicker, or more massive, especially in the context of bodybuilding or physical growth.

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   • He is bulking up for the competition by eating more protein.
   • She has been bulking for three months to gain muscle mass.
   • The athlete bulked up significantly after changing his diet.

   Synonymsenlargeexpandgrowswellthicken

   Antonymscontractdecreasediminishreduceshrink

2. To appear large or importantC1formal

   To seem large, significant, or prominent.

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   • The problem bulks large in their discussions.
   • The issue of climate change bulks large in the public consciousness.
   • His achievements bulk large in the history of the company.

   Synonymscountfigureloommattersignifyweigh