First Prep

[DDyForb]

what's the best time to start your prep? I was thinking about competing for the first time after I finish my second bulk. I started working out 2 years ago. I bulked from 155 to 196, cut from 196 to 175 (in 90 days) and now I'm bulking back up. I'm hanging around 188-190 right now. (13-15 lbs in 5 months). Is 13-15 lbs too little for 5 months of bulking? I consistently track my calories, and I've hit my macros every single day for 5 months. I was told that with how much weight i've gained there's very little muscle tissue. What are you guys thought on this? any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

[WolfBeast]

Taking progress pictures along the way will help you see your own progress.
You may want to bulk for a little longer if youre considering competing just to add some quality size

[euro7muscle]

what's the best time to start your prep? I was thinking about competing for the first time after I finish my second bulk. I started working out 2 years ago. I bulked from 155 to 196, cut from 196 to 175 (in 90 days) and now I'm bulking back up. I'm hanging around 188-190 right now. (13-15 lbs in 5 months). Is 13-15 lbs too little for 5 months of bulking? I consistently track my calories, and I've hit my macros every single day for 5 months. I was told that with how much weight i've gained there's very little muscle tissue. What are you guys thought on this? any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

The best time to START a prep after a bulking phase is when you are in a good place mentally (not food focused) and pretty much sick of food/eating in a surplus.

You want your metabolism and calories to peak at the highest point before you start cutting that way you have a ton of room to work with as far as calories.