Ever hear that lifting weights will make you bulky?

If you’ve ever been in a gym, you’ve probably heard someone say it. People are afraid of looking “bulky” and instead, they want that lean, toned look.

Kind of like how no one wants the yellow gummy bears—everyone’s after those green and red ones, right?

The truth is, lifting weights does not make you bulky. That’s a total myth.

Here’s what really happens…

When I first started lifting weights, I worried about the same thing—what if I pick up heavy weights and suddenly look like a bodybuilder overnight?

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work that way.

Building muscle doesn’t make you bulky. What makes people look “bulky” is actually gaining fat, not muscle.

And here’s why it matters to you:

When people say they want to get toned or lean, what they really mean is they want to lose fat and build muscle. Muscle is muscle—there’s no such thing as “lean muscle” vs. “bulky muscle.”

It’s just muscle.

The difference in how your body looks comes from how much body fat you carry over that muscle. And here’s the kicker… gaining muscle makes it easier to lose fat, and you can build muscle without gaining fat if you’re smart about it.

So, what should you do if you want to achieve that defined, lean look?

Here’s a few tips:

Train to Build Muscle – Don’t shy away from heavier weights. Your body needs the stimulus to grow muscle, which is exactly what will give you that toned look.

Eat to Support Your Goals – You don’t need to overeat to build muscle. With the right balance of nutrients, you can gain muscle and stay lean.

Stay Consistent – Building muscle takes time. Women, for example, can realistically expect to gain about 0.5-1 pound of muscle per month if they’re consistent with training and recovery.

So, if you’re worried about getting bulky… don’t be. What you’re really after is building muscle, losing fat, and creating a body that looks lean, strong, and defined.

Ready to take the first step towards getting leaner, stronger, and fitter without the fear of getting bulky?

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❤️ Coach Emma