Well I was 9% bf when I began at 132 lbs. 5'6. So I have a good muscle base. I am lifting 1.5 hours a day and sometimes do a second workout(more calisthenics pull ups, dips,pushups, planks). I also do 4 min tabata after every workout and will probably sprint outside on my cut, but no other cardio right now. I come from a track and field background. I am also hoping to compete in figure by the spring. My tdee is close to 2700. I started bulking on 3000 and really haven't seen as much gain as I want. Mostly water bloat. Went up to 3500 on some days and still have low bodyfat...maybe 12%.

I need to eat alot in order to cut at a higher calorie amount and hold on to my mass. Also when i start sprinting on my cut I will have to keep my calories jacked up.