When to start a cut ?

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AsrarHussain
AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
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I have been bulking for about 4 months. When should I start cutting. I am going to a wedding on July. I want to get leaner so I can wear a nice suit.
Should I do a mini cut until July. Then begin my bulk again.

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  • mohamedahmed07
    mohamedahmed07 Posts: 161 Member
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    Well, generally you cut whenever you feel like doing so, or that you've reached a high body fat percentage, but though. People who are clean bulking look better in clothes and fit better, unless you're 18-20% bodyfat or above, then you need a cut, yeah. otherwise, you will look better in clothes than someone with 12% bodyfat
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    edited May 2017
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    My general rule is that cutting starts at the end of my current programming cycle, as soon as my abs have faded out. Calipers are wonky on me due to loose skin, and I measure at about 14% when this happens, which is likely off by a bit on the low side.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
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    I would start when I no longer feel comfortable being the size I am....
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
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    Shall I post pictures so you can see if I should cut or keep bulking ?
  • PrincessMel72
    PrincessMel72 Posts: 1,094 Member
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    I totally read this as "when to start a cult" Different discussion obviously! LMFAO :D
  • mohamedahmed07
    mohamedahmed07 Posts: 161 Member
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    AsrarHussain wrote: »
    Shall I post pictures so you can see if I should cut or keep bulking ?

    That's a good idea
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    What is your height and current weight?
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
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    MityMax96 wrote: »
    What is your height and current weight?

    5 ft 11 weight is 92 kg
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
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    My opinion: Outside of a few extremes, you should never cut or bulk so much that you are either too big or two small for your clothes.

    With that in mind, I would start a cut now.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    Then yeah, I would cut.
    But hey, I wish I could get over 200 lbs myself....I am at 6'1"
    You said ready by July?
    So you have about 8 weeks or so?
    Try hitting around 1 - 1.5 lbs down a week.
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
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    MityMax96 wrote: »
    Then yeah, I would cut.
    But hey, I wish I could get over 200 lbs myself....I am at 6'1"
    You said ready by July?
    So you have about 8 weeks or so?
    Try hitting around 1 - 1.5 lbs down a week.

    My cousins wedding is on July 5th. I dont want to get skinny fat then keep going in a cycle. Thats why I was bulking to get some muscle mass.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    AsrarHussain wrote: »
    MityMax96 wrote: »
    Then yeah, I would cut.
    But hey, I wish I could get over 200 lbs myself....I am at 6'1"
    You said ready by July?
    So you have about 8 weeks or so?
    Try hitting around 1 - 1.5 lbs down a week.

    My cousins wedding is on July 5th. I dont want to get skinny fat then keep going in a cycle. Thats why I was bulking to get some muscle mass.

    Just keep lifting heavy, at least 3-4 times a week.
    But do keep in mind, that when shedding body fat, around the waist will be the last to go.....
    But I don't believe you will be "skinny fat" by July 5th
    In about 8 weeks, that should put you ~15 pounds down....
    So ~185 lbs.

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