Should i bulk or cut rn

patrickrea2002

I’m confused as to what to do most people tell me to bulk when they see my physique, however I feel like I still have some fat on me what should I do

patrickrea2002

Bearing in mind I’m 5,9 and 145lbs

quiksylver296

We've answered this question for you already. The answer hasn't changed. Go back to your previous threads and re-read.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/43306957#Comment_43306957

patrickrea2002

I’ve literally read all of your answers, I’ve been gaining a few pounds by listening to what your telling me to do but what’s the point me doing that if I still have some fat which is stopping me from seeing my gains

quiksylver296

You have had multiple knowledgeable people who have been doing this for years telling you how to do it right.

But you're 18. Do what you're going to do.

sardelsa

Sometimes you have nowhere to go but up. Before I bulk I usually have some stubborn fat and the solution is not to keep losing but to build more. You need to build a good base first especially based on your stats. Focus on the positives.. growing shoulders, back, quads, strength gains etc. Don't focus on the problem areas right now.

patrickrea2002

so You recommend I keep doing what I’m doing until I’m happy with my size despite me gaining a bit of fat and then cut after?

sardelsa

Yes when you bulk you will gain some fat. Make sure you aren't gaining too fast and you are following proper programming to gain more muscle vs fat.

patrickrea2002

Yh I was trying to be consistent get into the gym 3 times a week and just do my compound lifts and add more weigh as I went on

patrickrea2002

And I was then I hurt my wrist (I think it was because of my form on my bicep curls) but I had my first day back there Wednesday and I’m going again today

kimny72

You've gotten lots of answers in your previous posts. Read the "Most Helpful Posts" thread pinned to the top of the Gaining Weight & Bodybuilding forum.

Sculpting your body takes time, you can't follow a plan for 5 weeks and expect to look exactly how you want at that point. I'd guess you are dealing with some impatience and unrealistic expectations. People work for years getting their physique where they want it. Ultimately, you just have to make a decision, no one here can decide for you. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of bulking, which you seem to be, then don't. People here can only tell you what you "should" do based on your stats and pictures. You then need to combine that info with how you feel, what you're comfortable with, what you're fearful of, and what your lifestyle allows.

You are at the perfect age to grow muscle, but if your heart isn't in it, it isn't in it.

sijomial

If you aren't seeing good progress as a skinny 18 year old male perhaps it's time to get help with your training?

Either you are a really poor responder to exercise or your training isn't good enough.

Are your lifts going up steadily? Are you tracking measurements?

patrickrea2002

Yeah I’m seeing some gains Lemmie not lie my arms are starting to get a bit bigger

sijomial

patrickrea2002 wrote: »

Yeah I’m seeing some gains Lemmie not lie my arms are starting to get a bit bigger

Choose the physique you really want. Only you can do that.
But if you want to add significant amounts of muscle it doesn't happen overnight or in a few weeks - you aren't going to gain 20lbs of muscle and be ripped by summer.

In the end it's totally down to you, either invest the time and effort required to put on some muscle and weight or don't.

patrickrea2002

But just to clarify Evan when I do gain some more muscle I’m not going to be ripped I would need to do a cut to get my abs more defined

patrickrea2002

Listen I just want to make one thing clear when I come on here asking for help I know I should listen to people who know what they are doing that’s why I’m here to learn, I know I need to bulk
But I’m just curious as to how long I should bulk for
When it’s right for me to cut

patrickrea2002

I just want to know I know it’s going to take me ages and it’s not going to happen over night but it would be helpful to know a time frame so that if i don’t see differences i know somethings wrong