Bulk up Meaning in English
expression
ˈbəɫk/ /ˈəp
BUHLK uhp
bˈʌlk/ /ˈʌp
BULK UP
Definición
To gain muscle and become bigger or stronger, usually by eating more and exercising, especially with weight training.
Uso & Matices
Informal phrase, mainly used in fitness or bodybuilding. Usually refers to increasing muscle, not just gaining weight. Often appears with 'working out', 'gym', or phrases like 'trying to bulk up'. Not used for objects, only people or animals.
Spanish: aumentar volumen (músculo) - ganar masa muscularPortuguese (BR): ganhar massa muscular - ficar mais fortePortuguese (PT): ganhar massa muscular - ficar mais forteChinese (Simplified): 增肌 - 增加体重（肌肉）Chinese (Traditional): 增肌 - 增加體重（肌肉）Hindi: मसल्स बढ़ाना - शरीर बनानाArabic: زيادة الكتلة العضلية - تضخيم العضلاتBengali: মাংসপেশি বাড়ানো - শক্তিশালী হওয়াRussian: подкачаться - набрать мышечную массуJapanese: 筋肉を増やす - 体を大きくするVietnamese: tăng cơ - tăng khối lượng cơKorean: 벌크업하다 - 근육을 키우다Turkish: kas yapmak - hacim kazanmakUrdu: پٹھے بنانا - طاقتور ہوناIndonesian: menambah massa otot - membesarkan otot
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He wants to bulk up before summer.
basic
She is bulking up by lifting weights at the gym.
basic
Many athletes bulk up during the off-season.
basic
I started eating more protein to bulk up for the football season.
natural
If you want to bulk up, you’ll need to eat a lot and train hard.
natural
After a few months at the gym, he really started to bulk up.
natural