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How much should you bulk up before you cut

Joeydz7
Joeydz7 Posts: 22 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
Hey guys, Is there a target weight gain or time period to bulk up before you cut or is it whatever you feel like it?

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Whatever you can stand...
  • Joeydz7
    Joeydz7 Posts: 22 Member
    Lol that’s cool, guess if you can’t stand anymore then you’ve gone too far 😄
  • Dogmom1978
    Dogmom1978 Posts: 1,580 Member
    I did some googling and most of the sources I found recommended no more than 20% body fat for health reasons.

    I think though that it really is going to vary individual to individual.
  • Dogmom1978
    Dogmom1978 Posts: 1,580 Member
    The gaining weight and body building section might be a better place to ask this question if you haven’t already done so
  • MidlifeCrisisFitness
    MidlifeCrisisFitness Posts: 1,106 Member
    For me... none. I am 48 and have no interest in flirting with this strategy. I'll increase carbs and protein for focussed results but would not call it a bulk.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Whenever you are happy with your muscle gained, your bodyfat is getting too much for you, or you need to cut down for a show/season/vacation. You can also do a mini-cut to defluff then resume bulking.
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
    There's some research that suggests beyond 15-18% body fat bulking is less efficient where fat gain outpaces muscle. Hence typical bro-science guidance is cut to 10% or less, bulk to 15%.
  • Joeydz7
    Joeydz7 Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks guys for the great advice 😀👍
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