General
full
What does full mean?
Describes muscles that appear big, round and pumped, typically from being well-fed and glycogen-loaded. The desirable opposite of 'flat'.
"After carbing up his muscles looked full and 3D."
Origin
Bodybuilding slang; 'fullness'.
Frequently asked questions
What does full mean in bodybuilding?
Full describes muscles that look big, round and pumped, usually from being well-fed and loaded with glycogen.
What's the difference between full and flat?
Full is the desirable look of round, glycogen-loaded muscle, while flat is the deflated look of depleted muscle.
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