BF% Estimate and cut or bulk?

[starnes22]

Here are some pics I've lost about 42lbs so far and just wondering if I should cut or bulk and whats my bf%
Ht 6'4
weight 188lbs
Thanks in advance

[ybsny]

For bf%, I think maybe 15-16%. You should definitely bulk since you don't have a lot of mass to cut to. Just bulk slowly.

[starnes22]

Thanks I was thinking I was around 16% but I thought maybe getting down to around 180-183 would be better before I bulk. Anyone else have an opinion?

[gal8914]

bulk !
15-16 %

[wrestler271]

bout 15.5-16%, obviously bulk since you seem to be lacking some LBM, but in the long run man, whether you want to bulk or cut is up to you. Don't expect other people to know what's good for you, if you feel comfortable with your BF% then bulk, if not cut. as simply as that.

[starnes22]

Okay well I guess I'll start my 12 week bulk and try to only gain about 12 pounds and see from there. Thanks for all the input!

[ybsny]

Even if you're a novice, gaining 1lb/week would be a lot. Try to control to a gain of 0.5lb/week. It may seem slow but even with that small of a gain, it's not 100% muscle.

[Torroezyzzbrah]

Natty???

[starnes22]

Natty???

what?

[Ootcha]

Definitely bulk.

You need to have a decent muscle below your fat in order to cut.

[starnes22]

Alright well my maintenance is around 2700 calories a day since I workout 4 days a week. If I wanna lean bulk i should do around 2900 calories or should I go higher?

[matt233]

16-18% bulk..