bulk or cut

FixYourselfFirst · 2018-08-07T13:28:50+00:00

The consensus is that bulking first makes cutting easier. More muscle mass burns more calories. IMO, cutting first only makes sense if you are seriously obese, say above 30% BF.

omlettefag · 2018-08-07T13:33:54+00:00

If you cut while you don't have muscle mass, you'll lose whatever muscle mass you do have.

Bulk for a year, then cut. r/fitness wiki page has the proper answer written to this

TopTRP · 2018-08-07T15:14:57+00:00

First off you're almost undoubtedly wrong on your BF %.

Secondly you (and most of the people replying to this thread) don't seem to understand the point of bulk/cut cycles and are just using them as buzz words.

You have no reason to do a bulk or a cut right now, just eat at maintenance and get on a good program.

If you actually train like you're supposed to 4+ times a week, your appetite will go up. Listen to your body, increase your calorie intake accordingly.

Once you get to the point where you have a good amount of muscle mass then you can think about doing a proper cut.

MisterRoid · 2018-08-07T14:26:27+00:00

16-18% bodyfat isn't that much. However, if you have a so-called skinny-fat build, your BF is probably closer to 25%.

Kommanderdude · 2018-08-07T13:27:42+00:00

Start cutting. 500 calorie deficit each day. Hit the gym and go hard. You can build muscle while cutting body fat. It’s possible especially when you are a beginner lifter like yourself.

WhiteGhosts · 2018-08-07T14:22:31+00:00

I asked myself this question a few months ago. I went for the bulk. No regret

OriginalJimDooley · 2018-08-07T14:32:23+00:00

Check out fasting too.

LukeVTruth · 2018-08-07T14:35:15+00:00

If you’re 5’10 and 182 with not much muscle mass you’re probably a lot higher than 16-18%. I’m also about 5’10 and weigh 175 but have a pretty decent amount of muscle and would still say I’m around 18%. When I started lifting I weighed around 190 and was probably about 27% body fat.

send_it_for_the_boys · 2018-08-07T14:35:31+00:00

If you’re just beginning just start with your typical bench, incline, ohp, squat, deadlifts. And a good nutrition. Might throw in some sprints or incline on a treadmill to help burn fat.

MattyAnon · 2018-08-07T17:31:07+00:00

Cut, but workout too to maintain muscle.

This is assuming you want to fuck rather than lift weights.

MattyAnon · 2018-08-07T17:32:21+00:00

Cut, but workout too to maintain muscle.

This is assuming you want to fuck rather than lift weights.

Zahlix · 2018-08-07T18:45:17+00:00

5'10 and 182 lbs without much muscle mass? Cuuuuuuuuuut!

I am 6'4 and 180 lbs without much muscle mass and I would consider myself skinny fat.

Wrath_of_Trump · 2018-08-07T17:35:02+00:00

Nah you're fat man. 182lbs is fat for 5'10. Keep lifting and change your diet for about 6 months, then lower your intake.

CalvinRichland · 2018-08-07T16:14:44+00:00

For fucks sake. You are the bench warmer for on the jv high school team but you want advise on what pro team you should play for. You are nowhere near that mattering. Eat clean and liftt. Thats it. When you look good then you can consider bulk and cut cycles, but you are still a weak fatass.

RP_Tesla · 2018-08-07T15:17:14+00:00

Look into incorporating HIIT into your routine to help tackle that BF%. A skip rope is a $10 worthwhile investment.

Cut all junk out of your diet, drink water in place of sodas, and only get juice that has a low or natural amount of sugar you would find in fruit.

Since you're a beginner, you should see results pretty quickly.

Title	bulk or cut
Author	kingkunta231
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Date	August 7, 2018 1:20 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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