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How do I know to cut or bulk first??

aae1121
aae1121 Posts: 1 Member
edited April 2022 in Getting Started
Hello everyone! I’m new to this app and need some answers!

I am a pretty lean female with a little bit of a tummy and I believe I’m around the 25% BF. My goals are to lose the little bit of tummy fat, tone it up a bit, and build muscle throughout my body, getting a bigger butt would be a goal as well😂

Does anyone have any recommendations on if I should cut, maintain, or bulk first? Calorie deficit or surplus first?
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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    For men it is typically recommended to be 10% BF or under...for women it is typically recommended to be 20% BF or under before starting a bulk. You want to be very lean in order to prolong the cycle and make the most efficient gains before you have to cut the fat that you've also gained running a bulk.

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