Bulking is a process commonly used by an individual wishing to gain weight. Commonly used in bodybuilding (Off-Season) but
will also be used by fitness enthusiast. Bulking attempts to build MUSCLE MASS
Simply it is an attempt to eat a healthy diet to gain weight, whilst minimising
fat gains. The basic principle of bulking to to consume more calories than you expend. Typically a bulking diet
will consist of around 6-8 meals per day, spread out every 2-3 hours. A cleverly structured diet
will show the breakdown of carbs,protein and fats. Typical bulking calories usually range from aroun 3000 to 6000 and should be tailored to the needs of the individual and specific goals.
Many bodybuilders/individuals
will bulk over the winter season and then cut (cutting diet) in the summer. Cutting to cut down on the
fat gain by a bulking diet. In general (except n00b gains) it is exceptionally
hard to gain weight and loose bodyfat at the same
time (excluding the use of steroids+genetics) therefore you cannot bulk and cut at the same
time! You can use variety such as cylical bulking e.g. Bulk for 4 weeks/Cut for 2 weeks repeat process..this is an attempt to minimise
fat gains.
