bulking

• Décrit quelque chose qui augmente en taille, en volume ou en masse ; souvent utilisé dans le contexte du fitness pour désigner la prise de masse musculaire.

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.

   Prise de masse

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuildingexpandinggrowingincreasing

   Antonymescuttingreducingshrinkingslimming

• Nom désignant la phase ou le processus d'augmentation volontaire de la masse corporelle et musculaire, généralement via un apport calorique excédentaire et un entraînement en force, souvent utilisé dans le contexte du fitness et de la musculation.

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.

indénombrable

1. Muscle growth phaseB2informalsport

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

   phase de prise de masse

   • 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.

   Synonymesmuscle building

   Antonymescutting

2. Bodybuilding strategyB2informalsport

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

   Prise de masse

   • 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.

   Synonymesbulk

   Antonymescutting

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'augmenter la taille, le volume ou l'importance de quelque chose, ou de rendre quelque chose plus gros ou plus substantiel.

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.

   prendre de la masse

   • 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.

   Synonymesenlargeexpandgrowswellthicken

   Antonymescontractdecreasediminishreduceshrink

2. To appear large or importantC1formal

   To seem large, significant, or prominent.

   paraître important

   • 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.

   Synonymescountfigureloommattersignifyweigh