Cut after bulking?

[Mgalli88]

Hi everyone. I've spent the past 15 months losing fat and I'm down to about 15% BF. I'd like to get to about 8%-10% BF. I'm interested in switching gears to start gaining muscle mass.

Would it make more sense to get to that 8-10 % BF goal before I start looking to add muscle mass? Or could I cut after I'm satisfied with my muscle mass?

Thanks!

[Mertcann85]

Hi everyone. I've spent the past 15 months losing fat and I'm down to about 15% BF. I'd like to get to about 8%-10% BF. I'm interested in switching gears to start gaining muscle mass.

Would it make more sense to get to that 8-10 % BF goal before I start looking to add muscle mass? Or could I cut after I'm satisfied with my muscle mass?

Thanks!

General idea, is to bulk with a low body fat since the nutrition for the body is provided in a better way. However, these percentages or numbers vary on people and goals.

I decide to bulk or cut by checking what I see on mirror. Especially when the love handles start to explode, I cut Yet, I dont have a specific number or size for that.

If you are happy with what you see, you can start bulking and then cut with that muscle mass satisfaction. If you are not; you can cut a little more too, but as you are also aware; from now on, reducing that fat percentage will be more difficult and will take longer time to achieve that single number digit in your mind.

Your judgement and goal

[Tommy W.]

No need to go sub 10%. Just stay in about the 12-15 range. Going too lean and your body will prioritize fat over muscle gain until you get to a little bit higher BF level. No sense spending all that time and energy getting overly lean.

[RH709]

Agree with all the above. Hit 12 or 13% and start your bulk. No need for sub 10% stuff early on or if you aren't doing a competition. Low bodyfat will be easier the more lean mass you have anyway. Plus, this hole thing should be a lifestyle so you'll get there eventually anyway if you want.

[Mgalli88]

Great info. Thanks guys!