To cut or not to cut?

finlay__green
finlay__green Posts: 1 Member
edited June 2023 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I wanted to know whether I should drop my body fat % before going on a bulk?

My scales aren’t the greatest but tell me I’m at 22% currently, I’d predict it’s more around 18%.

Let me know what you think

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  • sollyn23l2
    sollyn23l2 Posts: 1,755 Member
    If you're at that percent, you probably don't need to bulk... I would consider that already bulked... but that's just me. So yes, if it were me, I'd drop my body fat just a bit more. Assuming it's accurate.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,982 Member
    Bulking will mean you add body fat. Why not just up your calories a little more and bulk up now and cut later.

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  • Retroguy2000
    Retroguy2000 Posts: 1,847 Member
    edited June 2023
    Your scales are probably poor at estimating.

    What makes you think 18%? Try the Navy method, if you're just guessing at the moment.

    Assuming you're being optimistic and you're around 20%, assuming male (are you?), then you should be cutting to 15% or so. Or at least to below 18%.

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