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Cut or bulk??

aidanoc25
aidanoc25 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hi everyone

I have decided to bulk this week
after cutting a bit but my renpho scale still says I'm 20% body fat. I've read to reach 15 percent before bulking but am stuck on whether to cut or bulk now. Any advice. My strength resistance training is on point now and train 4-6 days a week. Thanks

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  • the_stained_ape
    the_stained_ape Posts: 35 Member
    edited October 2020
    How long have you been cutting and how long do you plan on bulking?

    What sort of calories are you currently and planning to consume?
  • gabrielcurran2243
    gabrielcurran2243 Posts: 29 Member
    BMI scales can’t be trusted if you’re quite muscular.
  • aidanoc25
    aidanoc25 Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks am trying to upload a picture
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited October 2020
    A body weight cale will not be accurate on body fat percentages.

  • the_stained_ape
    the_stained_ape Posts: 35 Member
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    A body weight cale will not be accurate on body fat percentages.

    Agree with this.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,438 MFP Moderator
    Do you have pics you can post? Ideally, you would want to be sub 15% before you bulk. 20% would be over fat.
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    Do you have pics you can post? Ideally, you would want to be sub 15% before you bulk. 20% would be over fat.

    While I agree with this in general, I will add the caveat that it depends on your goals. I think I remember reading some research that at a lower bodyfat there is slightly better nutrient partitioning. If you don't mind carrying some extra BF, bulk. If you want to have a more defined body, start a bulk at a lower BF and there is less of a cut later. JMHO
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