Should i bulk, or stay on my cut?
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69JesusHentaiChrist69
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I've been on a cut for almost a year now, lost 30+ kilos. I'm 170 cm tall (5'7") and I weigh around 73KG (160lb). I've lost a lot of fat but my body still feels soft, so I feel like I should bulk. But I'm not sure if my current body fat is low enough for me to do so. I believe I have a little over 20% body fat, but you can see for yourself from the pics:
https://imgur.com/a/s2KpG3U
Should I keep on cutting for a while or start transitioning towards a bulk?
https://imgur.com/a/s2KpG3U
Should I keep on cutting for a while or start transitioning towards a bulk?
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Are you training? If so? What program?0
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Are you training? If so? What program?
Almost done with my 1 year beginner program "Bigger Leaner Stronger" by Micheal Matthews. I plan on doing it again for 2019 but instead of cutting i'll be bulking instead.
I did it mostly to maintain my muscles while losing fat, but I did seem to gain some muscle over time. I'm still relatively weak in all the big lifts, however.0 -
Looking at your pic, I don't think you need to cut more. You can run a lean bulk or recomp and gain some muscle.3
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Maybe try recomp for a few months and see if you can decrease the bf% a bit more at your current weight. You'll definitely gain more strength eating at maintenance. After that if you want to you try a lean bulk.8
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Quick question: If I switch from cutting to bulking, should I directly go into a caloric surplus or do I go into maintenance for a week or two first?0
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Not sure why I was woo'd for giving common advice that is given on here. 🤷
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It's really a matter of preference, for me, I like to do a week at maintenance between any bulk/cut shift. But some people prefer to jump right in, long term I don't think it really matters. What are you most comfortable with?0
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MommyLifts3 wrote: »Not sure why I was woo'd for giving common advice that is given on here. 🤷
Maybe they think they are cheering you? Nothing wrong with your advice. It is a good option for the OP.2 -
If you want to get stronger, why not bulk for a few months? You've proven to yourself that you can drop weight and it seems like a fair reward. In listening to the experts (Helms & Israetel) on Youtube this weekend it sounds like 20% isn't a red flag as a starting point for bulking. Personally, I've been cutting since April and am bulking now not because I'm super lean but because I'm sick of getting weaker.2
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