Building muscle has serious perks.

"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 ...

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 ...

The proven path to looking jacked: Eat a ton of calories and train hard for a few months (a.k.a. a bulk), then restrict calories for a few more months (a.k.a. a cut). Busy guys don’t have time (or ...

As we turn the page on the month of January, millions of Americans are working to keep up with their fitness-related new year’s resolutions. They’re going to the gym, dieting and trying to shed those ...

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, ...

Plus, how it differs from strength training and expert tips to program workouts for both approaches.

There's a lot of talk about lean muscle compared to bulk muscle, but experts say it's not worth differentiating the two. Learn why.

For years, “lean muscle” has been treated like the gold standard. “Bulking,” on the other hand, sounds extreme, something reserved for bodybuilders or people who want to look intimidating. But that ...