Building muscle has serious perks.

"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 ...

Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Gaining muscle is a goal many lifters share, but doing it without gaining excess fat takes focus and planning. Smart bulking emphasizes control, consistency, and fueling the body with purpose. This ...

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 ...