2 years of lifting. What is the best option, Bulking/Cutting or Recomp?

Flamethrowa21 · 2019-11-29T17:22:46+00:00

I recently read a study (Jeff Nippard) that showed bulking caused very little "extra" muscle growth as opposed to lean muscle growth. Recomp is the way to go. Cutting/Losing weight is no fun either.

YourPapaLarry · 2019-11-29T17:25:49+00:00

Totally possible but you’d have to be scientific In accuracy with what you eat. Not the easiest thing to maintain long term

Assuming you did a dirty bulk, do a cut this time around then a “clean” bulk next time when you’re ready to increase in mass again

linkofinsanity19 · 2019-11-30T00:28:04+00:00

"Recomp" in the sense of 0 fat gain with weight gain is not possible unless you're losing a ton of fat, an absolute beginner, or on drugs. However, it is possible to have a moderate surplus with very short and easy cuts to take care of the relatively small amounts of fat gained.

Realistically it would look like this for a hypothetical example. Obviously these numbers are just to illustrate the point, not exact.

Gain 10 lbs in 5 months in a very moderate surplus of 300 cal/day. Muscle gained, 6.5 lbs Fat gained, 3.5 lbs. Cut for 8 weeks to lose the extra fat. Repeat more or less.

SeasonedRP · 2019-11-29T23:37:05+00:00

You don't have enough muscle to be cutting. Paul Carter has some good articles on bulking/cutting for beginners and intermediates. You should check them out. At your level and presumably young age, you can lose fat and gain muscle.

Coolmariner1992 · 2019-11-29T23:55:10+00:00

I have been lifting for 15 years... I don't recommend bulking and utter surplus calories diet. Over eating messes with your metabolism. I eat a balanced diet almost the whole year and 6 weeks prior my vacation I do a little diet for cutting a just a few pounds. In resume, unless you are a dedicated body builder or strongman bulking/cutting is not worth it.

RotateSites · 2019-11-29T17:31:49+00:00

You are lifting for 2 years and ask for advice in a RP sub???? Wtf are you on?

tyrone_quincy27 · 2019-11-29T18:45:27+00:00

nah it’s only possible for beginners unless you have a perfect diet which is impossible for most ppl

Title	2 years of lifting. What is the best option, Bulking/Cutting or Recomp?
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Date	November 29, 2019 4:57 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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