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.

The lean bulk approach that worked perfectly in summer suddenly feels insufficient when December rolls around. Your body is literally preparing for scarcity, even though we live in an age of abundance ...

I used to think bulking was just about eating more food. Turns out, I was completely wrong. After years of spinning my wheels and gaining more fat than muscle, I discovered that when you eat matters ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A CALORIE SURPLUS isn’t always a bad thing. Do it right and you can juice your activity level while ...

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 ...

Adding muscle is a goal shared by many lifters, but gaining size without gaining unnecessary fat requires a strategic approach. Smart bulking is all about controlled progression, intentional fueling, ...