Bulking — the idea of eating well above your maintenance calories to gain muscle — is one of those fitness topics that won't die. You've probably heard it: "Eat big to get big." But is it necessary?

Davide lifted most days but wasn't seeing results. Then he hired a physical trainer and registered dietician who tweaked his ...

Let’s get one thing straight: Muscle is muscle. Despite what many fitness influencers may have you believe, there’s no such thing as "lean muscle" or "bulk muscle." It’s all made from the same stuff.