muscular development

[ˈmʌskjələr dɪˈveləpmənt]
nounpl: muscular developments
desenvolvimento muscular
1. the process of building and increasing muscle mass, strength, and definition through exercise, training, or physical activity
Progressive resistance training is essential for muscular development.
O treinamento de resistência progressiva é essencial para o desenvolvimento muscular.
2. the visible growth and improvement in muscle tone and physique resulting from consistent training
Her muscular development improved significantly after six months of weightlifting.
Seu desenvolvimento muscular melhorou significativamente após seis meses de musculação.
3. the biological process of muscle growth and maturation in the human body during development
Proper nutrition supports healthy muscular development in adolescents.
A nutrição adequada apoia o desenvolvimento muscular saudável em adolescentes.
Muscular development is highly valued in both Brazilian and American fitness cultures. In Brazil, there's a strong gym culture ('academia') where bodybuilding and muscle building are popular pursuits. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the concept is central to fitness marketing and social media influencer culture. Both cultures emphasize the aesthetic and health benefits of muscular development.
NYC Slang
getting gains, building muscle, getting swole
Synonyms / Sinônimos
muscle growthmuscle buildinghypertrophymuscle tonephysical conditioning
Antonyms / Antônimos
muscle atrophymuscle degenerationweaknessmuscle loss

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento muscular
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolvimento muscular / ganho de massa
commonly paired with 'ganho de massa' (mass gain)
São Paulo
desenvolvimento muscular / musculação
often discussed in context of gym culture
Portugal
desenvolvimento muscular / desenvolvimento da musculatura
more formal terminology preferred

Related Words

strength trainingbodybuildingresistance exerciseprotein synthesisfitnesshypertrophy

Related Idioms & Phrases

no pain, no gain
building muscle mass
getting shredded
pump it up
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