Move up a weight class?

[Phyzeik]

Should I bulk or cut? My strength numbers and body weight+composition and pictures are provided below.

2014: 174 lbs, 12-16% body fat competed in power-lifting: 455 dead lift, 255 bench, 405 back squat (3,000+ calories daily)

2015: 165 lbs, 8-12% body fat competed in olympic-weightlifting: 335 clean & jerk, 265 snatch, 415 back-squat, 475 dead-lift, 365 front-squat (2,500 calories daily)

2016: 155 lbs, ~4% body fat competed in bodybuilding: 315 clean and jerk, 245 snatch, 375 back-squat (1,700 calories daily)

2017: ???

I'm 5'7.5, my waist always stays at 30-32 and my shoe size is 8.5 what is my optimum body weight???? And am I an ecto, endo, or meso? Thanks for your time and thoughts.

-Cody

[ajc1234]

I'm confused...over the last 3 years you've cut down to 4% body fat. You obviously cannot cut/sustain that bf%, so isn't bulk the only option?

[Garage Rat]

Are you more concerned about how you look or your lifts?

[Phyzeik]

I'm confused...over the last 3 years you've cut down to 4% body fat. You obviously cannot cut/sustain that bf%, so isn't bulk the only option?

Over the last 4 years I've gone from 174, 14-16% BF down to 150 @ 4.75% bodyfat. Here is the picture below.... I'm essentially unsure what my body weight should be If im just looking to be healthy. I no longer compete in weightlifting, bodybuilding, or any other collegiate sports. I'm 23 BTW...

[Phyzeik]

Are you more concerned about how you look or your lifts?

After competing at the highest level of bodybuilding and olympic weightlifting, I don't care about aesthetics or strength. I'm seeking the middle ground. At 174 my joints ache and I can barely move/play football and at 150 I feel light as a feather but not "powerful." For me to maintain 150 I have to eat 1700 calories and strength train for 1 hour per day and cardio for an hour per day. What I'm asking is what is more favored in 2017, Being super lean and athletic or a big block? Here's a pic of me the night after my comp and I was 4.75% BF