1 year of lifting - continue to bulk or do a mini cut?

[Scott260896]

And could anyone estimate my body fat? Thanks

[Partyrocking]

18%

I'd cut down for 2-3 months before bulking again.

[Scott260896]

18%

I'd cut down for 2-3 months before bulking again.

Thanks, have I made good progress so far?

[fittofattofit]

You've done a great job of adding size ... hard to tell too much from those photos but quads look great and it looks like you've got good mass across your chest, shoulders and arms as well. What was your height and weight in the two pics and what are your lifts like now? I'd say you're at 17-18%. You could cut but if you're still making good strength and size gains then maybe I'd keep up with the bulk for a bit longer

[Scott260896]

You've done a great job of adding size ... hard to tell too much from those photos but quads look great and it looks like you've got good mass across your chest, shoulders and arms as well. What was your height and weight in the two pics and what are your lifts like now? I'd say you're at 17-18%. You could cut but if you're still making good strength and size gains then maybe I'd keep up with the bulk for a bit longer[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro, I'm 5'10" in both pictures and 118lbs On the left and 178lbs on the right. My lifts arent great tbh - squat is 295, deadlift is 315 and bench 205

Recently jumped on wendler 5/3/1 full body template and my lifts have sky rocketed in the past 2 months, as well as me finally starting to track macros

[fittofattofit]

Thanks bro, I'm 5'10" in both pictures and 118lbs On the left and 178lbs on the right. My lifts arent great tbh - squat is 295, deadlift is 315 and bench 205

Recently jumped on wendler 5/3/1 full body template and my lifts have sky rocketed in the past 2 months, as well as me finally starting to track macros

60lbs of gains is an awesome first year! Nothing wrong with a 295 squat and 315 dead. Since you've just started 5/3/1 and just started tracking macros, I'd say don't cut .... you'll hit your gains on the head. If you keep your protein and fat intake up and aim for a small surplus on cals you should continue to make good strength and mass gains for a while yet

[Partyrocking]

Thanks, have I made good progress so far?

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Your progress is pretty good. Your chest looks way bigger and I can't see your legs in the before picture, but they look like they got some good size as well.

[Scott260896]

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Your progress is pretty good. Your chest looks way bigger and I can't see your legs in the before picture, but they look like they got some good size as well.

I've always had pretty big legs, probably from growing up playing football (soccer), but don't have much definition in there

[Andreas1816]

To be honest, I would recommend you to bulk for 4-5 more months, it's not gonna be summer for a while to keep bulking.

[Faiski]

Keep up slow bulking for a while and then cut down. But you can cut down now either since you have nice amount of mass.

[Bettabez]

I think you're going to be proud of yourself when you do cut that fat off, but judging by second pic I wouldn't be in a real rush to do so. 6 more months continuing as you have perhaps?

[Bigdumogre]

If you are sticking with 5/3/1 then continue to bulk.

[benvulaj]

maybe cut 1 month or 2 and then bulk again

[APwn]

18%

I'd cut down for 2-3 months before bulking again.

100% agree. Bulking while over 15% isnt ideal.

[greggl52]

Please do not bulk! Bulking is how you get a huge stomach and it is much easier to get big without bulking. Do the smart thing bro. Also bulking does not make you any stronger!!

[Scott260896]

Can anybody spot any obvious lagging body parts I can bring up on the remainder of my bulk?