Reply
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Registered User bobackwards's Avatar
    Join Date: Jul 2009
    Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
    Age: 35
    Posts: 148
    Rep Power: 184
    bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0) bobackwards has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0)
    bobackwards is offline

    should i bulk or cut first?

    Hey just a quick question. i am 21 yr old male and about 6ft 1 and 185lbs with around 17% bodyfat. I want to lower my bodyfat but in order to do so should i cut first or bulk up first? I don't know the pros/cons of doing either first.
    Reply With Quote

  2. #2
    Registered User Cowmustard's Avatar
    Join Date: Jun 2009
    Location: Georgia, United States
    Age: 41
    Posts: 2,904
    Rep Power: 498
    Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250) Cowmustard has a spectacular aura about. (+250)
    Cowmustard is offline
    If you bulk, you will most likely lose a little fat if you are just starting. You will also have a better foundation of lean mass and exercises.

    If you cut first, then the weight you do put on tends to go more towards muscle (I can't validate that though) plus you will be able to see the results of later bulks better.

    In the end you have to do what you are most comfortable with.

    Peace
    Myfitnesspal Cowmustard
    Mapmyrun Cowmustard
    Reply With Quote

  3. #3
    Registered User icall's Avatar
    Join Date: Jun 2007
    Age: 52
    Posts: 350
    Rep Power: 253
    icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10) icall is on a distinguished road. (+10)
    icall is offline
    If you're new to free weights, I'd recommend cutting first. This will give you a chance not only to lower your bodyfat, but also get better at compound lifts (squat, deadlift, benchpress, rows) so that when you do bulk, you'll have your form down and be doing it with weight that will make a difference.

    I'm about 17% at 180 and plan on cutting to 10% and then bulking.

    In the end, its personal preference.
    Reply With Quote

  4. #4
    REB3L AGAINST PA!N dechaine's Avatar
    Join Date: Jun 2009
    Location: Tennessee, United States
    Age: 37
    Posts: 30
    Rep Power: 0
    dechaine has no reputation, good or bad yet. (0)
    dechaine is offline
    cut first then bulk up bro....then (usually) after geting to where u want, when you start lifting for muscle mass (if you do) you will look better IMO
    Reply With Quote

Similar Threads

  1. Should I Bulk or Cut first...?
    By PeCz in forum Teen Bodybuilding
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 12-09-2013, 11:13 AM
  2. Hi! Should I bulk or cut first?
    By lOver[bOy] in forum Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 02-27-2011, 09:02 AM
  3. should i bulk or cut first?
    By Motto in forum Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-28-2008, 01:59 PM
  4. Should I bulk or cut first to look like this?
    By heddysmith in forum Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-26-2007, 08:39 AM
  5. Should I bulk or cut first then bulk?!
    By BluntStatic in forum Teen Bodybuilding
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 10-08-2006, 07:29 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts