Introduction
In this article, we will discuss popular a popular topic among bodybuilders and gym bros, which is bulking. You will learn what this is, and whether or not you should apply it yourself. Let’s begin.
What Is Bulking?
“Bulking” is a process of gaining weight while working out super hard and lifting heavy, trying to increase size and primarily muscle mass. But no bulking process goes without gaining some fat too, which is normal.
The reason why people go through the bulking process is the desire to grow muscles rapidly. To build more muscle mass, you have to lift heavy, but also eat enough to support the growth. That is much easier to do when you are in a caloric surplus. You will have more energy to withstand the heavy lifts, and you will have more nutrients in the bloodstream to feed those damaged muscles, making them bigger and stronger.
How To Bulk?
You will have to eat more, as simple as that. However, increase your calories carefully, especially if you have a hard time losing fat. While “dirty bulking” is popular, which is a type of bulk that lets you eat anything, doing a clean bulk is much better.
What that means is that you will eat more, but only healthy foods. So increase your protein and vegetable intake, and up your fruit — no fast food, sweets and similar. While dirty bulking is effective, you are more likely to gain more fat, and you can damage your health in the process.
A good number when bulking is to up your daily calories by about 20%. So, if you eat 2500 calories, your new target is 3000 every day. The majority of those calories should come from fat and protein, but it is OK to eat carbs too, especially before workouts.
It is a good idea to gradually increase your food, through several weeks, until you hit your target calories. That way you won’t feel bloated and heavy, your body will adjust.
If you don’t like tracking calories, you can just eat as regular, but include one more controlled meal, that is always the same, at the same time every day. That will ensure you eat in a surplus every single day. However, this is not ideal, if you want to do it right, tracking is necessary.
Do I Need To Bulk Up?
The truth is that not everyone needs bulking. Most people can continue growing muscles just as normal, only by starting to exercise and eat clean, protein-based diet.
Bulking is a good option for people who have hit plateaus, whether in strength or size. Also, people who are having a hard time gaining weight might opt for a bulk just because it is planned and controlled.
However, if you are the type of person who has a lot of trouble losing weight/fat, or if you have been obese before, don’t do it, bulking is not for you. While it will work, and you will get bigger fast, there is a higher chance to become fat again, which will compromise your health.
Conclusion
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