muscle-building
Gaining mass purposefully
Muscle-building describes activities, substances, or programs designed to increase muscle mass and strength.
The term appears as both adjective and noun: a muscle-building workout, muscle-building supplements, She's really into muscle-building.
The compound emphasizes deliberate effort toward physical development rather than incidental strength gains.
Sport of hoisting barbells
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- repsExercise iteration count
- setsGrouped items together
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
progressive overload · compound exercises · isolation · bench press · squats · deadlifts · curls · pull-ups
Folded amino chain
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- leucineEssential branched-chain amino acid
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
- caseinDairy phosphoprotein for industry
creatine · supplements · macros · calories · surplus · chicken breast · eggs · lean beef
Exercise facility
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- routineRegular sequence of actions
dedication · rest · sleep · bulk · cut · gains · transformation · progress
Tissue enlargement via cells
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- growth hormonePituitary signal for development
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
cortisol · recovery · adaptation · anabolism · metabolism · glycogen · vascularity · density
weightlifting
Sport of hoisting barbells
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- repsExercise iteration count
- setsGrouped items together
hypertrophy · progressive overload · compound exercises · isolation · bench press · squats · deadlifts · curls · pull-ups · dumbbell
protein
Folded amino chain
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- leucineEssential branched-chain amino acid
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
casein · creatine · supplements · macros · calories · surplus · chicken breast · eggs · lean beef · fish
gym
Exercise facility
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
routine · dedication · rest · sleep · bulk · cut · gains · transformation · progress · tracking
hypertrophy
Tissue enlargement via cells
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- growth hormonePituitary signal for development
insulin · cortisol · recovery · adaptation · anabolism · metabolism · glycogen · vascularity · density · definition
- Exercise Typesintense, light, moderate, vigorous, low-impact
- healing effectstherapeutic, curative, restorative, healing, soothing
muscle-buildingcardio
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
aerobic exercise · cardiovascular · aerobic · endurance training · weight loss
muscle, building, muscles, muscled, muscling, muscular, musculature, muscularity, build