22 years old and weight 130lbs????

When I first got into lifting, I was terribly skinny and weak, and weighed maybe 95 lbs.

I got into lifting about four years ago, though I have been consistently lifting for about three years.

I ended up getting to 142lbs, which is the biggest and strongest I’ve ever been. After three to four years have gone by, I thought I should finally try to get shredded and see my abs..

I’ve been cutting for maybe two months now, and I currently weight 130lbs and have significantly more muscle and strength than before I started to lift.

I am also around 17% body fat, but my abs still aren’t showing. Shouldn’t I weight more than 131 lbs at 22 years old??? I mean... if I still am not shredded, then I might end up around 128lbs in the end..

Maybe I’m overthinking?

Maybe you should weigh more than 131 lbs.....but how would anyone really know when you mention your weight, but not your height?

Keep gaining mass IMO. It's not worth trying to cut now unless you are like 5'0''. If you aren't gaining 2lbs a month, up your calories.

Your height is the missing piece of the puzzle - far more relevant than your age.

Really, we need a picture OP

like they said, you didn't specify your height so it's impossible to give any decent reply

if you are short, that's probably acceptable. if you're tall, you need to gain some weight

[QUOTE=LMS62;1609748431]Maybe you should weigh more than 131 lbs.....but how would anyone really know when you mention your weight, but not your height?[/QUOTE]


I’m 5’ 8”

[QUOTE=RapidFail;1609752351]Your height is the missing piece of the puzzle - far more relevant than your age.[/QUOTE]

Good point. I forgot to mention that. I’m 5’ 8”

You need to build more. If you are a true 17% at 131 lbs you might have to lose 15 lbs to see abs (if they're even developed enough), and its just not worth it IMO.

[QUOTE=LMS62;1609748431]Maybe you should weigh more than 131 lbs.....but how would anyone really know when you mention your weight, but not your height?[/QUOTE]

Nor their sex for that matter.

Focus on gaining mass. Don't be the skinny guy constantly worrying about losing abs due to water weight changes, sodium, carbs etc. Keep gaining muscle and you will eventually look lean without looking small in clothes and without having to stress over water weight.