What's your signal to stop the glorious bulk?

formerpl

What's your signal?

My work uniforms are all the same size and are rather tight now - which is my signal that things are getting a bit too fluffy. I want to arbitrarily hit 230 before cutting back down if I can, I've been hovering around 226 for almost a month now though. I've been doing one week mini cuts every so often (6-8) to help prolong he bulking process, and it has been working really well for me. Not saying it's right or wrong, I had never done it before but it's helped me stay leaner than I normally would. Something to consider.

Hoping to hit 230 in about 8 weeks and then start the cut so I'm not mistaken for the white whale when I take the fan out in the boat.

psuLemon

Usually once your body fat starts to exceed 17-18%, it's time to cut.

formerpl

psuLemon wrote: »

Usually once your body fat starts to exceed 17-18%, it's time to cut.

Agreed. I personally don't even really like being super low % (8-10) - prefer to hang out in the mid teens by bro science visual check method.

trigden1991

psuLemon wrote: »

Usually once your body fat starts to exceed 17-18%, it's time to cut.

This.

Also why aim for an arbitrary goal? Is there any need to hit 230? Don't get me wrong, I did exactly the same thing and ended up at 260lbs and 25%+ bodyfat.

You'd be better of getting down to 8-12% then slowly bulking (200-300 calorie surplus).

cityruss

When the power belly hinders testicular visualisation.

jdscrubs32

cityruss wrote: »

When the power belly hinders testicular visualisation.

That is probably the best response I have seen on my time here

Gallowmere1984

cityruss wrote: »

When the power belly hinders testicular visualisation.

What if one can't see said testicles in spite of having exposed abs? Needs moar ab wheel, HLRs, and deadlifts otherwise.

yskaldir

There are a couple of notches in my belt that I oscillate between, so in the morning if the first notch feels tight I know it's time to cut, if the second is loose then it's time to stop my cut.

sardelsa

For me it's usually time. If I want to look awesome for summer or a vacation, I gotta start cutting at some point.. otherwise I would probably perma-bulk

DuckDogTitus

I don't know your training routine at all, but having also come from a weight gain goal, I can say that I have been putting extra emphasis on rebuilding my legs (back injury a year+ ago) as a good source for poundage, lean muscle mass, etc.

So I've just been adding in more hamstring and glute accessory work. Adding RDLs etc to front and back squats.