IF YOU'RE HOPING to gain muscle, eating so-called bulking foods are essential. “Bulking increases size and muscle density,” says Julia Long, R.D., performance dietitian with RC13 Sports. 'Bulking' ...

Bulking involves consuming excess calories to build muscle. Bodybuilders commonly use bulking as a way to increase their muscle mass before competitions. Below, we explore bulking, and how to do it ...

While weight loss is generally a more common goal than weight gain, many gym-goers are interested in putting on weight to increase their muscle size and strength. There are several ways to accomplish ...

Bulking is a bodybuilder term referring to a progressive increase in calories consumed beyond your body’s needs along with intense weight training. While some consider it unhealthy, others insist it’s ...

Christopher Gaffney conducts nutrition research in collaboration with Team Nutrition. If you’ve ever spent any time online trying to figure out the best way to build muscle or get in shape, you’ve ...

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 ...