bulking

• Descreve algo que está aumentando em tamanho, volume ou massa; é usado com frequência no contexto fitness para indicar o ganho de massa muscular.

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.

   Ganho de massa

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbuildingexpandinggrowingincreasing

   Antônimoscuttingreducingshrinkingslimming

• Substantivo que designa o processo ou a fase de aumento intencional de massa corporal e massa muscular, geralmente por meio de superávit calórico e treino de força, sendo muito usado no contexto de fitness e fisiculturismo.

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.

   Fase de ganho de massa muscular

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmuscle building

   Antônimoscutting

2. Bodybuilding strategyB2informalsport

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

   Fase de ganho de massa muscular

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbulk

   Antônimoscutting

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de aumentar o tamanho, o volume ou a importância de algo, ou para tornar algo maior ou mais substancial.

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.

   Ganhar massa

   • 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.

   Sinônimosenlargeexpandgrowswellthicken

   Antônimoscontractdecreasediminishreduceshrink

2. To appear large or importantC1formal

   To seem large, significant, or prominent.

   Destacar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscountfigureloommattersignifyweigh