Fitness question.

altersmeagol · 2015-10-11T05:07:17+00:00

I lifted some but focused on cardio and went from pudgey to lean with some definition about 18 months ago. A Few months ago I started bulking and lifting much more, cut down on the cardio, and started taking in many more calories and I firmly believe jacked is more important. Ladies see the bulk with your clothes on much more than a 6 pack. Getting bigger feels good.

GayLubeOil · 2015-10-11T08:22:19+00:00

I would chose for you to stop eating processed foods.

Kidnow123 · 2015-10-11T09:15:40+00:00

Being more lean is definitely going to help out your confidence more. Cut down to about 10-12% bodyfat. Use this calc to see how much weight you should lose to get there. You should be able to get there easily with just a calorie deficit, lifting 3+ times a week, and some cardio to help lose it faster if you need it. After that, slowly bulk with 250-500 cals every day over maintenance so you are gaining ~0.5 lbs a week. Cut when you need it. Basically it's going to take a few years but once you are happy with your size just keep a maintenance of about 7-10% bodyfat.

Just don't be one of those guys who is so obsessed with "staying big" all the time and never satisfied with being big enough. That's a huge insecurity issue you don't want to get into. Girls don't give a fuck if you can deadlift 600 lbs, if you are at 20% bodyfat you aren't even going to look like you lift. Just my advice towards LOOKING good, strength is fun but it will basically never help you get girls.

laere · 2015-10-11T14:23:08+00:00

For me it was cutting from 205lbs to 170 lbs, and I reached my goal. I am pretty lean, not super fucking ripped.jpg lean, but you can see my big ass pecs and my 4-pack.

I decided that if I cut anymore I'd lose more muscle and look like an Auschwitz victim. So I decided to start lean bulking. And will be doing that for a few months. But cutting first gave me a huge confidence boost since I loved looking at myself in the mirror and seeing my awesome progress, rather than a fat slob.

TL;DR Cut to your desired leanness, bulk, then cut again, then bulk again, etc.

Figure out a goal and go for it.

Tiway22 · 2015-10-11T18:09:25+00:00

The best is to bulk for winter and cut for summer so you're consistently getting bigger each year then slimming down for when it counts.

As someone who has been RIPPED at 6-7% and who is now much bigger at 15% - being bigger helps so much more. Unless you're at pool parties a lot, bulk > cut.

altersmeagol · 2015-10-12T13:18:28+00:00

I wasn't clear in my comment that I don't think being totally jacked is necessary either. I'm saying some bulk with some definition is better than skinny without bulk and ripped. I've seen some runner/ cycler types that look scrawny with clothes on but have tons of definition with no bulk shirtless.

LBEB80 · 2015-10-12T18:10:10+00:00

Simply make sure your nutrition is on point and then add some sprints 2x/week to your routine. Best of both worlds.

Title	Fitness question.
Author	Dmhgrosso3
Upvotes	5
Comments	9
Date	October 11, 2015 4:48 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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