"Bulky" vs "Muscular". The real definition.
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I just wanted to add that just because you have low body fat % does not mean you will look more defined or muscular as you can clearly see here.
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Thank you. I was beginning to think that I was the only one who realized that, more often than not, most women who say they don't want to get "bulky" mean that they don't want to look what they view as overly muscular.0
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Thank you. I was beginning to think that I was the only one who realized that, more often than not, most women who say they don't want to get "bulky" mean that they don't want to look what they view as overly muscular.
Also, when a lot of women say "I'm getting bulky" they don't realize it's due to their body fat percentage and that if they'd be patient and lose a little more body fat, they'd probably be really happy with those once "bulky" muscles.0 -
I really do not like skinny bashing but this picture just makes me sad
I just wanted to add that just because you have low body fat % does not mean you will look more defined or muscular as you can clearly see here.1 -
Me, too. I feel like I should use her legs as dental floss.
I really do not like skinny bashing but this picture just makes me sad
I just wanted to add that just because you have low body fat % does not mean you will look more defined or muscular as you can clearly see here.
Then again, I swear the "bulky" picture must be my long lost twin, so I'm odd.0 -
Thank you. I was beginning to think that I was the only one who realized that, more often than not, most women who say they don't want to get "bulky" mean that they don't want to look what they view as overly muscular.
Also, when a lot of women say "I'm getting bulky" they don't realize it's due to their body fat percentage and that if they'd be patient and lose a little more body fat, they'd probably be really happy with those once "bulky" muscles.
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If I were an olympic athlete, I don't think I'd care much about being bulky either.
Cause I'm at the Olympics, biatches.
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When men "bulk up" they are adding muscle and fat on a calorie surplus. When women think they "bulk up" from lifting weights, they are usually on calorie deficit.
This is why I think it's important to define the right terminology when using the word "bulky" or even "toned/toning". People latch onto the wrong ideas of what they really mean.
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Jenna Renee is my newest fitness motivator. She lifts heavy weights and is muscular!!!
I'm not digging the fake breasts (I don't have an issue with breast implants, I just don't love the way her's look), but other than that I think she has a great, yet attainable, body.
Yah, I'd kick her out of my hot tub too!
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Jenna Renee is my newest fitness motivator. She lifts heavy weights and is muscular!!!
And on that note...I can go to bed happy. LOL0 -
As long as I am not bulky..........I would be happy. I will take either muscular build.0
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Reminds me of this article that I read a while back:
http://www.leighpeele.com/bulky-muscles-and-training-females-the-definition
Check out part 2 also.
It comes down to peoples perception really, it's like asking to define heavy or light. I read a post yesterday, where someone commented about "scary guys benching 150lbs", obviously to them 150lbs was heavy, yet I personally wouldn't consider it to be heavy. It's not that either one of us is wrong , it's just that we both have different perspectives.
At the end of the day It's all semantics, all that actually matters is that you are healthy and happy with how you look, the label that anyone wants to pin on that look is pretty irrelevant really.0 -
While true about semantics, it can confuse people here who may be actually looking for relevant advice though. What if someone actually knew what "bulky" meant then listened to someone who stated that lifting weights caused it? What if they wanted to be more "muscular" but all they hear from those not understanding the difference that only "bulkiness" will occur? Maybe in everyday life it may not be as relevant, but on a fitness site I believe it does. Correct information is good to have.
At the end of the day It's all semantics, all that actually matters is that you are healthy and happy with how you look, the label that anyone wants to pin on that look is pretty irrelevant really.
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Love this post, thank you
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I just come to MFP for the information. I never look at the pictures. LOL0
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This is a great thread, and I was glad to see it! I think Jenna is my new motiation too...she looks very fit at healthy without lookig either too muscular or emaciated.0
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When men "bulk up" they are adding muscle and fat on a calorie surplus. When women think they "bulk up" from lifting weights, they are usually on calorie deficit.
This is why I think it's important to define the right terminology when using the word "bulky" or even "toned/toning". People latch onto the wrong ideas of what they really mean.
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Psst: Women can "bulk up" by adding muscle and fat while eating at a calorie surplus too (I did this all winter), but not on accident while dieting.0 -
Wow I never knew Jessica Biel was so muscular.0
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Oh I know Rachel.........I'm saying that many women here who are unfamiliar with how bulking up works thinks it happens on calorie deficit.When men "bulk up" they are adding muscle and fat on a calorie surplus. When women think they "bulk up" from lifting weights, they are usually on calorie deficit.
This is why I think it's important to define the right terminology when using the word "bulky" or even "toned/toning". People latch onto the wrong ideas of what they really mean.
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Psst: Women can "bulk up" by adding muscle and fat while eating at a calorie surplus too (I did this all winter), but not on accident while dieting.
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But it's a "sexy" muscular that many women here may want to attain.Wow I never knew Jessica Biel was so muscular.
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Jenna Renee is my newest fitness motivator. She lifts heavy weights and is muscular!!!
This is my new goal.0 -
Yay! - Great post, thanks!0
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muscular girls are sexy as are bulky ones :happy:0
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Jessica Biel is WAY too bulky!!!
I mean she has TWO tops on and everything. Far too much for my liking.
Nice post man
Agree. No big fan of Jessica Biel - but otherwise yes girls should strength train cos they are v unlikely to get Bulky!
I really like her. She has great legs and a butt! I have absolutely nothing in common with her body type though.0 -
I just wanted to add that just because you have low body fat % does not mean you will look more defined or muscular as you can clearly see here.
That is scary.0 -
I'm Bulky. I have a good amount of muscle and a good amount of Lean Body Mass but my Body Fat % is still too high. Getting from muscular but bulky to just muscular is not proving to be easy.0
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Thank you for sharing! So for the muscular look it is mostly weight lifting and little cardio? But for muscular with little definition, is it mostly cardio with some weights? I'm focusing mainly on running right now to reach some personal goals but after I accomplish those, I think I might switch to lifting.0
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Thank you for sharing! So for the muscular look it is mostly weight lifting and little cardio? But for muscular with little definition, is it mostly cardio with some weights? I'm focusing mainly on running right now to reach some personal goals but after I accomplish those, I think I might switch to lifting.
Both looks are obtained with weights and moderate cardio. What controls the body fat levels is your calorie deficit.0 -
If I were an olympic athlete, I don't think I'd care much about being bulky either.
Cause I'm at the Olympics, biatches.
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This.Thank you for sharing! So for the muscular look it is mostly weight lifting and little cardio? But for muscular with little definition, is it mostly cardio with some weights? I'm focusing mainly on running right now to reach some personal goals but after I accomplish those, I think I might switch to lifting.
Both looks are obtained with weights and moderate cardio. What controls the body fat levels is your calorie deficit.
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