Yet another Cut or Bulk, please help with decision

[Violander]

Hello, I know these must be annoying but I'd love some advice.

I got to this point and I am now deciding on what to do next.
I actually started a CKD recently but now rethinking it.

Should I cut a bit more to get rid of the remaining fat? Or should I bulk with a 40/40/20 macro and slowly lose that fat anw?

I don't really have a particular goal, just to be athletic, fit and (who doesn't want that) look good.

Thanks for any and all advice

[kdizzuk]

bulk brah, without a doubt. build up a solid muscle base with a 'clean' bulk in order to minimise unnecessary excess fat and then cut at a later date when you have a reasonable amount of mass behind you.

EDIT: bit more info.

id bulk 40/40/20 and smash the weights hard. watch your weight and use the mirror as a judge to see whether or not your fat levels are increasing over and beyond what you'd expect. but other than that, you have a good base, so i'd bulk and start making use of it bud!

[Violander]

bulk brah, without a doubt. build up a solid muscle base with a 'clean' bulk in order to minimise unnecessary excess fat and then cut at a later date when you have a reasonable amount of mass behind you.

EDIT: bit more info.

id bulk 40/40/20 and smash the weights hard. watch your weight and use the mirror as a judge to see whether or not your fat levels are increasing over and beyond what you'd expect. but other than that, you have a good base, so i'd bulk and start making use of it bud!

Okay, thank you very much for the advice!

[TiberiusClaudis]

agree....bulk. You are doing well.

[JamesD7]

Yeah I would say a bulk is needed mate

[Herado]

Clean bulk is definitely in order!

[Violander]

Alright, thanks for the advices. A clean bulk it is.

Any personal advice/opinion/tips on how to minimize fat gain on a bulk? I read all the important stuff and as I understand - the basics are

Keep doing cardio
Set a good meal plan with a 40/40/20 split

Anything else I should know?

[Violander]

Shameless bump

I've been reading a lot in regards to all the training programs and while the program I will choose will probably be a simple 4 day weight lifting with 2 days cardio and 1 rest day - my question is about the nutrition.

What would recommend? Just a normal 40/40/20 or would something like Carb Cycling be a better idea?

And actually about the workout - should I go for a 5x5 which seems to be very popular right now or a normal, tough 8-12 repetitions with a good split and 4-6 exercises per muscle group?

[j1zip]

Shameless bump

I've been reading a lot in regards to all the training programs and while the program I will choose will probably be a simple 4 day weight lifting with 2 days cardio and 1 rest day - my question is about the nutrition.

What would recommend? Just a normal 40/40/20 or would something like Carb Cycling be a better idea?

And actually about the workout - should I go for a 5x5 which seems to be very popular right now or a normal, tough 8-12 repetitions with a good split and 4-6 exercises per muscle group?

Don't bother with carb cycling on a bulk, you need your carbs. A 5x5 routine works well for most, it was horrible for me. Hit my biggest plateau on a 5x5. Everyone is different. You'll have to find out what works best for you. Doing 4-6 exercises per muscle group is all you should need. If your doing more your either a Superman or not lifting Heavy enough. I currently do a four day split, 3-6 sets, 4-6 exercises per major muscle group and 3-7 rep range on larger muscles. Except legs I use a higher rep range. Like I said where all different and certain things that work great for one person could be horrendous for another.

[SickD]

Clean bulk is, as already said, the way to go.

[jtbryant420]

not bad op. Deff agree with everyone on the clean bulk. And when you do hit them shoulders hard.