General
density
What does density mean?
The hard, thick quality of muscle that comes with low body fat and mature development, so it looks dense rather than soft.
"Years of training gave his delts real density."
Origin
Bodybuilding conditioning descriptor.
Frequently asked questions
What is muscle density in bodybuilding?
Muscle density is the hard, thick, mature look of muscle that appears when body fat is low and the muscle is well-developed, so it looks dense rather than soft.
How do you build muscle density?
Density comes from years of consistent training combined with low body fat; there's no shortcut, since it reflects mature muscle development plus good conditioning.
Is muscle density the same as size?
No; size is about how big a muscle is, while density is about how hard and refined it looks, which depends heavily on low body fat and maturity.
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