dirty bulk

Definition

A weight gain phase with no regard for food quality, eating anything and everything to maximize caloric surplus. The freshman year of college approach to muscle building.

Example Usage

I'm on a dirty bulk, which is code for 'I eat an entire pizza daily and call it a nutrition strategy.'

Origin

Bodybuilding slang from the 1990s-2000s, contrasting with 'clean bulk' approaches.

Fun Fact

Dirty bulking typically results in gaining more fat than muscle and feeling terrible, but it's popular because it requires zero dietary discipline.

Source: Bodybuilding and strength training culture

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