The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think of bulking, you may call to mind bodybuilders or power lifters, but that would only be ...

If there's one fitness myth that just won't die, it's this one: Lifting weights makes women bulky. Full stop! Women will not "bulk up" if they lift weights-- even heavy ones! People often use the term ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It’s that time of year when the shorts and vests go back to the bottom of ...

If you've been logging a lot of time in the weight room, you might have heard fellow lifters debate the age-old question: "Should I bulk or cut?" But what does that mean exactly? Deciding whether you ...

For decades, many women have been told what a “feminine” body should ideally look like — slim, trim, toned, ripped even, but not bulky. Due to the inhibition of not looking “feminine” enough, several ...

When you think of bulking, you may call to mind bodybuilders or power lifters, but that would only be part of the picture. While bulking does mean putting on muscle (in a nut shell), per Laura Girard, ...

Engaging in muscularity-oriented eating and weight-control behaviors is common among adolescents and young adults and varies according to gender. “Bulking and cutting” is a dietary technique in which ...