I've been bulking since september... started at 120 now I'm 165 ish. I feel like I'm getting fat but I dunno if I should cut a little bit and then lean bulk again or just keep bulking... what do you suggest?
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03-20-2006, 03:24 PM #1Scrawny Biatch.
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I feel like I'm getting fat... but I'm not sure.
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03-20-2006, 03:54 PM #2Registered User
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BF is gettin pretty much to the point that you will want cut.
Your chest is the indication...gettin a little fem if you know what I mean.
You look good, congrats on your progress, cut and you'll look much better though.
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03-20-2006, 09:23 PM #3Registered User
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if your fine with it, id say keep bulking for a couple of months more. Its not noticeably bad, and probably not noticable at all under a T-shirt. You have a bit of fat, no before pics so i cant compare, id say your defintely in an ok space. IF you feel better about it, do a quick-cut cycle for about 3-4 weeks and resume bulking, but i personally would continue bulking because i really dont mind that small increment in fat
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03-20-2006, 10:44 PM #4Scrawny Biatch.
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I used to be really skinny... heres a before pic
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03-21-2006, 03:56 PM #5Scrawny Biatch.
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Anybody else?
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03-21-2006, 03:57 PM #6Registered User
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Keep bulking!
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03-21-2006, 04:11 PM #7Registered User
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Time to cut IMO
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03-21-2006, 04:18 PM #8Registered User
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Be for real! what is he really going to cut here?Originally Posted by gjreid
As for the chest comment someone posted, it looked pretty much the same in the skinny photo.
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03-21-2006, 04:53 PM #9Cherchez la femme...Se si
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Gaining some fat is a part of bulking. Just don't eat junk, and stay under 15 %, lower if you can and you'll be fine
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03-21-2006, 05:24 PM #10Registered User
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It's all preference bro. What are your goals? If you wanna get ripped for summer, cut now. If you still wanna gain as much mass as you can, then bulk.
Personally and from experience, I would cut now. It's a bitch to cut once your body fat gets high. Cut up, show off your new muscle mass at the beach, and start bulking again come fall/winter.
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03-21-2006, 05:26 PM #11Registered User
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By the way, I forgot to mention, it looks like you managed to keep your body fat in check while gaining a considerable amount of muscle. Good job.
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03-21-2006, 05:26 PM #12Scrawny Biatch.
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I just used my calipers and it came out to 13.8%... and the second time it came to 13.5%. and about my chest.... it looks funny anyways... i've been hitting upper a lot harder and it seems to be getting better I think.
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03-21-2006, 05:48 PM #13Registered User
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I would bulk 10 more lbs
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03-22-2006, 01:07 AM #14Registered User
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I would agree with 10 more lbs. Make it 10 lbs of mostly muscle though. Stick to your diet, or adjust it a tad to make the results work for you.
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03-22-2006, 05:37 AM #15Striving for Mass
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So what exaclty is cutting? Dieting correctly, eating less or what? I am still confused
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03-22-2006, 06:09 AM #16Genetically Motivated.
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Originally Posted by mrbrace
Eating less and dieting correctly. Usually 500 under what you would maintain at. Start out by cutting 200 calories a week, to avoid muscle loss. Cardio is not necessary, but will significantly help your progress.
You bulked up quite a bit, time to cut I'd say. Summer is coming up and you wanna look good, you could always bulk again next fall."9 Out of 10 Americans Do not get eat enough whole grain"....
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03-22-2006, 08:21 AM #17Registered User
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I'd say cut a little get those abbs showing a little more. Then you can go back on your bulk. Keep at it though man, u look like your gettin some good gains.
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03-22-2006, 09:01 AM #18
I'd keep bulking. Structure your calories so that you eat more on weight training days and less on non training days.
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03-22-2006, 09:06 AM #19Human Pest Control
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Gain a bit more muscle, then cut.Originally Posted by Derman2k
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03-22-2006, 09:37 AM #20Banned
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You're already over 10%? Then you don't need to be bulking, chubby!
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03-22-2006, 10:12 AM #21
you might want to re-evaluate your workout program, consider doing bill starrs 5x5 there are a few of them.
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03-22-2006, 11:21 AM #22Scrawny Biatch.
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Originally Posted by rambone
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03-22-2006, 01:59 PM #23Registered User
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Keep bulking. If you cut, it will be a real skinny cut. No reason to cut if the muscles are not thick enough IMO.
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03-22-2006, 02:17 PM #24Registered User
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It all depends on what you want. If you want to look good for summer then by all means cut. If you dont care what you look like without your shirt on then i would say bulk another 10-15lbs. Right now your muscle mass isnt overly impressive to make a great defined body in a cut. Im in your same boat though. I dont have a great deal of muscle but im in high school so I want to look good without a shirt. Thats why Im cutting.
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03-22-2006, 03:38 PM #25Registered User
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you look like a pussy
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03-22-2006, 03:41 PM #26Registered User
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You need to start focusing on your shoulders and traps. You've got a strong chest and abs though.
I'd guess your bf% is 13-15%. Whether you continue to bulk or cut is up to you.
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03-22-2006, 03:45 PM #27Registered User
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Originally Posted by mike_2006
What do you look like 15 year old?
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03-22-2006, 03:49 PM #28Scrawny Biatch.
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Originally Posted by nognig
I've been hitting my traps really hard lately, and they're bigger, but for whatever reason I can't seem to get my delts to grow. I military press, shoulder press w/ dumbells, upright rows, and lateral raises. I can push more weight but they don't grow. Any suggestions?
and btw mr. I'm 15... i know I'm not big and I don't really have any problems with it.
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