Should I Bulk or Cut? [Pics]

[jondoe89]

I'm 20, male, 6ft, and 170lb. Been working out/dieting on and off for a few months. I've gained a little muscle but still unsure of what to do. I was around 180 and lost some weight. My goal is just to have a slim body for now, where I don't have any love handles or double chin. I've been lifting for a little while now so I'm pretty experience with the actual lifts. I'm thinking of starting the PHAT routine soon. Advice?

[Greg_Orndorff]

I would cut. Your genetics are very similar to mine in that you store fat primarily in your chest/abdomen. I think you will be much happier with a cut. You'll also notice an improvement way faster. Plus, it's summer so you don't want to get any fatter.

Cut for the rest of the summer, then clean bulk once you get down to a reasonable fat%.

[EliteFootball]

Bulk

[MMMKAYMAN1769]

Definitely bulk

[ryan2897]

you need size asap.. gotta have muscle to show it

crop the bulge!

[jondoe89]

both? lol... bulk and lower your fat intake, that will get the job done

ummm lower fat intake? broscience?

[jondoe89]

I would cut. Your genetics are very similar to mine in that you store fat primarily in your chest/abdomen. I think you will be much happier with a cut. You'll also notice an improvement way faster. Plus, it's summer so you don't want to get any fatter.

Cut for the rest of the summer, then clean bulk once you get down to a reasonable fat%.

I'm leaning towards this. I just don't know the number of calories...

[Libthetics]

lol she doesn't know left from right. anyway. you want to be slim, so cut.. get some reasonable abs, then maintain for a couple of weeks, then start a slow 8-14month bulk whilst doing PHAT or whatever. train hard whilst u cut and ull make some gains at the same time no doubt.

[bubbletea9]

OP I'd recommend a cut down to 12-13% BF then do a slow clean bulk.

[jondoe89]

lol she doesn't know left from right. anyway. you want to be slim, so cut.. get some reasonable abs, then maintain for a couple of weeks, then start a slow 8-14month bulk whilst doing PHAT or whatever. train hard whilst u cut and ull make some gains at the same time no doubt.

That's what I'm going to do. Any idea about calorie intake? I"m thinking 1600?

[tpcmuscles]

The girl is kinda right. You should clean bulk with healthy food with low fats. Just by lifting hard and building a sweat you'll look leaner and be a lot bigger.


Edit: do some cardio with the bulk and stay with your diet.

[jondoe89]

Can anyone help with calories? I'm thinking 1600.

[Fokized]

stop worrying about "bulking" and "cutting"

get your training in place, and eat clean foods while getting adequate amounts of protein.

your nowhere near the point of being ready for serious bulks and cuts.

[tpcmuscles]

stop worrying about "bulking" and "cutting"

get your training in place, and eat clean foods while getting adequate amounts of protein.

your nowhere near the point of being ready for serious bulks and cuts.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Ksilviu]

I would cut and after that clean bulk . I was where you are right now.

[jondoe89]

I would cut and after that clean bulk . I was where you are right now.

thanks

[Ksilviu]

thanks

You're welcome mate.

[TheSecondName]

Lift hard. very hard.

Eat enough... simple. enhough carbs and protein. Little bit fat here and there (egg yolk, fish)

[Big Slim DaDDy]

As a beginner unless you're an extreme skin and bones ectomorph or a seasoned lifter with a well developed physique or an overweight individual bulking/cutting shouldn't be your mindset.



If your body doesn't fall into any of those 3 extremes you should be focused on training consistantly and eating to meet your training and recovery needs.

[Stalldad]

Bulk. If you cut there will be nothing let but bones, you need some mass.