Newbie- advice needed

[John89011]

Hi guys!

Just starting out, 31 years old, 6'5 @205lbs. I am new to all this so should I start out bulking or cutting based on my figure? I just started the "Go From Zero To Hero In One Year: The Ultimate 365 Day Muscle Building Plan!" workout yesterday so yea, long way to go. Any feedback/advice will be greatly appreciated!

[Thomas6241]

You have no muscle mass. The more muscle your body holds leads to less fat, generally speaking. Focus on that plan you have, eat clean, lift heavy per recommended reps, and be consistent. You will experience noob gains and likely shed that fat as your body is not used to being that active (I assume). Find what motivated you to start and keep that in mind as you go through this process. Again, be consistent. Good luck.

[Maj01]

Just lift and eat, don't overcomplicate it. Make some gains, worry about losing fat later. Good luck bro.

[John89011]

You have no muscle mass. The more muscle your body holds leads to less fat, generally speaking. Focus on that plan you have, eat clean, lift heavy per recommended reps, and be consistent. You will experience noob gains and likely shed that fat as your body is not used to being that active (I assume). Find what motivated you to start and keep that in mind as you go through this process. Again, be consistent. Good luck.

Thanks for the great advice Thomas!

[John89011]

Just lift and eat, don't overcomplicate it. Make some gains, worry about losing fat later. Good luck bro.

Thanks Bro! I'll try to stick to KISS.

[exothermic]

ide probably lose weight for like the first 3months or so & then clean bulk the rest of the way.

[gainleanmuscle]

being a beginner you will probably be able to build muscle and burn fat at the same time. get on a beginner full body routine, get your form right in the first month and progress the weights to lift heavy. try strong lifts 5 x 5 routine.

[MarcinBkk]

Hi John

In my opinion you should cut before you start build muscles. When you loose fat you can put more clean muscles on your body.

Sorry for my english.

Good luck!

[John89011]

ide probably lose weight for like the first 3months or so & then clean bulk the rest of the way.

Yes, good point, the gut has to go before I can start bulking. Thanks for your input!

[John89011]

being a beginner you will probably be able to build muscle and burn fat at the same time. get on a beginner full body routine, get your form right in the first month and progress the weights to lift heavy. try strong lifts 5 x 5 routine.

Yes right now I am focusing on proper form and clean diet. I know it's a learning process but I am trying to start the right way early on. I'll check out the 5x5 routine, thanks for the feedback!

[John89011]

Hi John

In my opinion you should cut before you start build muscles. When you loose fat you can put more clean muscles on your body.

Sorry for my english.

Good luck!

Good point and thanks for the advice Marcin, your English is great by the way!

[gbullock32]

Start with nutrition- learning the basics about calorie and macro/micro nutrients and how they will help you reach your goals, read-

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=156380183
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=136691851
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=129523333

Once you have done that select a proven beginner routine, these are made to give the best results, some good routines would be- Starting Strength, BabyLover's Starting Strength, AllPro's Beginner Routine, StrongLifts 5x5, IceCream Fitness 5x5, Fierce 5, or Coolcicada's Push/Pull/Legs.

Read into those and pick the one you like best.

[bhunter28]

Definitely get onto mark riptoes starting strength program

[keyboardmonitor]

cutting first is retarded the guy isnt obese. Just slow bulk focusing on strength gains then cut, you will look good. cutting first dafuq.
Now that someone said cut this guy is going to ignore everyones advice, will attempt some high protein no carb bs diet to get abs and end up benching 20lbs after 6 months looking like a marathon runner. whatever gl

[Thomas6241]

cutting first is retarded the guy isnt obese. Just slow bulk focusing on strength gains then cut, you will look good. cutting first dafuq.
Now that someone said cut this guy is going to ignore everyones advice, will attempt some high protein no carb bs diet to get abs and end up benching 20lbs after 6 months looking like a marathon runner. whatever gl

^^^ This.