Bulk or cut?

T-toborn · 2019-10-18T14:40:02+00:00

Cut and start hitting the weights, aim lose to lose 1% of ur body weight per week

Simpsrgay · 2019-10-18T14:48:10+00:00

Yes cut definitely, you will look a lot better when you lose the body fat, eat at a 500 calorie deficit or more use the tdee calculator to see how much calories to eat. If you are ever hungry and feel like you might eat too much calories, eat a big ass bowl of salad.

Sacred_Minotaur · 2019-10-18T21:59:16+00:00

You’re overweight and don’t even lift.

InkD_PipeHittR · 2019-10-19T04:16:47+00:00

You're 16. Master the basics.

Eat - Sleep - Train. That's your focus.

Set a goal. Adopt a plan to start with. Stronglifts 5x5 or 5/3/1 are solid go-tos.

Personally, I perform compound movements first. Depending on how I set myself up for the day, I'll add volume in to whatever body part I decide to do using free weights primarily and machines secondary.

For example,
Deadlift 5x5
Barbell Rows 4x10
DB Rows 4x10
Pull Ups 4xMax

Starting off, you won't need much more than that. Graduate to more as you gain more experience, incorporate different exercises, and adapt your training to your goals.

Eat.
And I mean eat real food. Steak, eggs, bacon, potatoes, rice, etc.
Don't substitute meals for supplements. Decrease fast food and processed food consumption.
I eat anywhere from 5 - 6 times per day. Your body runs off fuel, which is exactly what food is. Feed it good shit.

Sleep.
Allow your body to recover. Sleep is going to be important. Your body is going to wonder what the hell your doing to it after 16 years of little to nothing.

Lastly, hydrate and trust the process. It's not a one size fits all. Don't go down a rabbit hole of the latest fitness trends. What training/diet program works? The one you'll do.

Good luck. Train hard.

Don_Draper27 · 2019-10-18T21:07:03+00:00

Definitely cut. Girls are more attracted to lean vs. bulky anyways.

Eat at least 1g of protein per lb of body weight so you can try and maintain muscle.

SlayOfCourage · 2019-10-19T01:09:13+00:00

You have gynecomastia

Jesusfeminist · 2019-10-18T17:21:03+00:00

Lmao

camouflagedbale27 · 2019-10-18T18:39:53+00:00

Cut, as a beginner you will get stronger anyway

Standgrounding · 2019-10-18T17:52:43+00:00

Cut but eat a lot to grow taller. Ur 16. Height is an advantage.

FitFinancier · 2019-10-18T20:46:50+00:00

Ignore most of what you read here. As somebody who’s competed in bodybuilding shows and preps amateur athletes for shows, I’ve been around the block a handful of times.

You have excess body fat, so bulking doesn’t make sense. On the other hand, you don’t really have any muscle to ‘cut’ into. So what do you do? Eat around a maintenance level, ensure adequate protein and hit the weights - heavy and hard. You’ll build muscle, get stronger and burn fat, all at the same time. You don’t need to worry about bulking and cutting cycles until you’ve been training for at least a year and have a solid foundational base.

No real reason for you to be doing keto. Intermittent fasting is fine if it helps with satiety and hunger regulation, no hormonal benefits though.

HitoLunai · 2019-10-20T01:33:56+00:00

You need to cut for many many months, probably over a year. Overweight

jjj2576 · 2019-10-18T15:01:02+00:00

Do you know your Body Fat Percentage? Use the Navy Method for calculating it.

tk562a · 2019-10-18T20:15:26+00:00

As a beginner you'll grow quickly. I would recommend Strong lifts 5x5.

Set your calories at around 1900. Cut out the junk. Focus on the basics : Chicken broccoli and rice. Protein and salads.

Train Hard for 6 months. Report back your gains

mikehunt12nig · 2019-10-18T23:59:53+00:00

r slash gain it

Title	Bulk or cut?
Author	SlayOfCourage
Upvotes	3
Comments	30
Date	October 18, 2019 2:35 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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