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    Body fat estimate please...

    I have measured with the caliper method and tape method and I get anything from 8% to 14%. Niether of these are accurate, but I'm taking the average at about 11%. I've been trying to bulk, but I think my calories are too low. Should I add more calroies and keep bulking, or cut a bit first? I'm thinking more calories myself. I had planned to do my first contest in March, but I wussed out. I may shoot for a show later in the summer instead.
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    I'd put you at 12-13%. I would keep bulking until you're happy with the mass you've gained.
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    You are like me, super lean chest and arms. But store fat mainly around the lower waist. Which makes it really hard because calipers read too low.

    I think you look to be about 13%. I would do a small, slow cut for 6-8 weeks.
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    Thanks for the quick replies. Yes, I carry most of my fat right around my belly button, which probably threw off the measurements.
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    Your probablly right about 10 to 12 %
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