Done bulking. Critique and advice please! Gonna cut now!

[BigG0rilla]

10 months bulk , 17lbs gained(weighing: 179lbs atm)! Rate the success, according to fatgains(pic below) and stats:

Bench: 132lbs x 5 ---> 187lbs x 3
Squat: 143lbs x 8 ---> 231lbs x 4
OHP: 44lbs x 5 ---> 100lbs x 5
Deadlift: 154lbs x 5 ---> 310lbs x 3


Now I take EAA, creatine-mono(took since 26 of december, still no bloating or weight gain, strange?), and proteinss!

Taking 10g EAA a day ---> before workout, take 2-3 sips, while working out 2-3 sips and when doing cardio 2-3 sips.

Question:

1) I know cardio is not necesarry but it helps me a tons: should I start with 15min and move toward 30min as I stall?
2) Last time I cutted, I just got a smaller version of me, had almost the same BF% but less muscle.. How to preserve this?

EDIT: looks liek chicken legs lol, but my legs are huger than my upper body just saying! Posting pic tomorrow! Trained legs twice a week the first 3 months!

[nortonplus]

Das it mane. Das it.

[BigG0rilla]

Das it mane. Das it.

I take that as a positive comment lol

[Daani30]

10 months bulk , 17lbs gained(weighing: 179lbs atm)! Rate the success, according to fatgains(pic below) and stats:

Bench: 132lbs x 5 ---> 187lbs x 3
Squat: 143lbs x 8 ---> 231lbs x 4
OHP: 44lbs x 5 ---> 100lbs x 5
Deadlift: 154lbs x 5 ---> 310lbs x 3


Now I take EAA, creatine-mono(took since 26 of december, still no bloating or weight gain, strange?), and proteinss!

Taking 10g EAA a day ---> before workout, take 2-3 sips, while working out 2-3 sips and when doing cardio 2-3 sips.

Question:

1) I know cardio is not necesarry but it helps me a tons: should I start with 15min and move toward 30min as I stall?
2) Last time I cutted, I just got a smaller version of me, had almost the same BF% but less muscle.. How to preserve this?

EDIT: looks liek chicken legs lol, but my legs are huger than my upper body just saying! Posting pic tomorrow! Trained legs twice a week the first 3 months!

Eat 1g Protein per pound body weight and lift heavy, simple way on preserving muscle mass

[AlphaBrahhh]

You can do cardio to burn more calories but it isn't necessary as long as your diet is on a deficit amount of calories.
If you don't want to lose mass while cutting make sure to train as hard as you did while bulking and eat enough proteins.
Keep the deficit at around 500 cals a day and you'll lose fat and hold on to as much muscle as you can. You'll always lose muscle while cutting but it can be minimized.
Good luck while cutting bro.

[BigG0rilla]

Any more comments please. What do you think about the result?

[DomTheBuilder]

your back is shred
I like the idea about cutting at -500 and keeping proper macros but 1lb per lean body mass for protein make sure of that, and cottage cheese casein before bed to avoid sleep deterioration
Since you will eat protein for your new lean body mass after bulking it should help with holding on to the new muscle mass

[BigG0rilla]

your back is shred

Judging from profile pic? Well my back and legs are my best part I think!

[Tommy W.]

I wouldn't cut yet. You have less muscle than you think. I think you'll be disappointed with your cut.

[dmacdonal9]

That's good progress for the timeframe. Looks like little to no fat gained. Why not continue?

[lee__d]

That's good progress for the timeframe. Looks like little to no fat gained. Why not continue?

I agree

[elgatito71]

That's good progress for the timeframe. Looks like little to no fat gained. Why not continue?

this all the way bro...

[Tommy W.]

this all the way bro...

The judges have voted.................................

No cutting for you yet.

If you've never cut before it is NOT something to look forward to.

[thr_wedge]

I wouldn't "cut". You might want to lift at maintenance for a while, but cutting now is going to make you unhappy in the long run.

[Cronos1247]

I agree with Tommy. You've made good progress, keep at it. You want to build a nice solid foundation before you cut.

[MrM27]

Well done. Another vote for keeping the bulk going.

Also, tell the guy in the picture next to you kneeling on the bed get to bulking too!!

[ACSZZ1988]

Keep bulking bro

Not ready for cut yet. If You're that concerned about bf% lower cals for a month or two.

[BigG0rilla]

Well done. Another vote for keeping the bulk going.

Also, tell the guy in the picture next to you kneeling on the bed get to bulking too!!

Haha i always tell him to bulk, but he is like: I want this abs.. Anyways, he'll bulk once he see my body in about 2 months.

i will cut for about 2 months and continue the bulk.. I passes this mental barrierer about abs cuz I didnt see the point og having them without massive legs/upper body.. The first pic is after dropping 60lbs.. i used to be overly fat trough my entire life.. But i really need the cut to for motivational sake! Then My goal is 200lbs in bench and 400 in DL

[noobzealot]

keep bulking...seems you gained all your 17 pounds on your back only.

[Curthalion]

Bulk some more. You hardly gained any noticeably fat, great work! I would keep the momentum going maybe for another 10lbs then cut.

[DBlueWolverine]

Good progress

+1 for bulk

[THEjuggernaut76]

keep going with the bulk. 10 more months, make it to 2bills then maybe cut down. It doesnt look like you would get much out of a cut just yet.

[Shandlar]

5'9" 178 and that lean looking means a lot of muscle mass, but the pic doesn't really show all that much. I mean your lats are HUGE. The rest of your back and your legs must be fuarking insane as well, but the rest of your upper body is really lagging.

Keep bulking, your are still quite lean and obviously very skilled at your nutrition to limit fat gains. Add accessory work on your chest and arms. Put some weighted abs work somewhere in there if you only hit them from compound corrections. After some months of that and a few more pounds you will be much happier with your cut.

I hope I can be this successful on my bulk this spring. Looking good.