Bulk up

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verb

To increase in size, especially by gaining muscle.

He started working out to bulk up for the football season.
Visual representation of "bulk up" - To increase in size, especially by gaining muscle

Often appears as...

  • bulk up on
  • bulk up for

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Colloquial

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Physical Transformation

Used to express a change in someone’s physical appearance, often through exercise.

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After joining the gym, Mia bulked up significantly.
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Sports Context

Commonly used in sports to describe gaining muscle for better performance.

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The athletes are bulking up to prepare for the wrestling championships.
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Personal Goals

Indicates an intentional effort, often for aesthetic reasons or personal achievement.

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He's bulking up to feel more confident at the beach this summer.
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