Ideal body fat percentage to build muscles?

FinancialThanks1 · 2020-01-16T06:40:05+00:00

You should still be making progress on your lifts while you’re cutting

Haytch1234 · 2020-01-16T06:34:06+00:00

Drop to around 12%. Do a proper lean bulk from there.

Right now you can afford to go crazy with cutting as your body fat is high. As you reach a lower body fat percentage you will need to be more precise.

theUnBannableHulk · 2020-01-16T07:18:35+00:00

You’re a fatass OP

Calories restriction + keto will make you happy and lean.

If keto ain’t your thing, just lift heavy and eat 500 cal less than your daily maintenance calorie.

Dan240z · 2020-01-16T09:54:51+00:00

Try intermittent fasting

CaptainKidd96 · 2020-01-16T08:09:45+00:00

I'm guessing that you're a newbie so you should have no problem with building muscle and losing fat at the same time.

Regarding the body fat, there really is no reason to be above 15%. When you get down to 10% you are already ripped and good looking. Going below 10% for long periods of time is not sustainable for most people. You don't really see huge dudes walking around at 7-8% all year round.

Try getting to around 10% and then lean bulk but don't get above 15%.

thepwn89 · 2020-01-17T06:25:20+00:00

stop eating shit
eat healthy & protein rich food
lift
repeat

That's all you need to know to build & sustain muscle. all the science is only needed if you really want to get really big...

But remember: "The one who has got a lot can lose a lot"

Heavy weights are not healthy. You get stiff just to feed that ego. You can be slim, more muscular than 90% of ppl & feel good n be agile.

CockyAndHot · 2020-01-16T06:35:41+00:00

You typically want to keep your cutting/bulking cycles to within 10% and 20% bodyfat. Below 10% has hormonal implications. Above 20% has health implications as well as aesthetic disadvantages.

Dboy2233 · 2020-01-16T19:19:45+00:00

Anything above 12 Is pure laziness

PUA_Fan · 2020-01-16T08:29:01+00:00

Hop on clenbuterol bro!

Title	Ideal body fat percentage to build muscles?
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Date	January 16, 2020 6:07 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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