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hulking up
HUL-king UP · verb · slang
Psyching yourself up before a heavy lift.
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Getting mentally and physically amped before attempting a heavy lift, like the Hulk powering up.
“He was slapping his chest and hulking up before the deadlift.”
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hulking up In A Sentence
He was slapping his chest and hulking up before the deadlift.
Origin & Usage
Reference to the Incredible Hulk; gym slang for pre-lift arousal.
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What does hulking up mean?
Hulking up means psyching yourself up — getting mentally and physically amped — right before attempting a heavy lift, like the Hulk powering up.
Why do lifters hulk up before a lift?
The pre-lift arousal, self-talk and adrenaline can sharpen focus and help recruit more force for a maximal effort.
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