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.

IF YOUR MAIN FITNESS goal is to add mass and chisel out your figure, then the thought of building "lean muscle" likely sounds rather appealing. After all, why would you dedicate hours in the gym and ...

For years, “lean muscle” has been treated like the gold standard. “Bulking,” on the other hand, sounds extreme, something reserved for bodybuilders or people who want to look intimidating. But that ...

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