How to get to 13% body fat???

[nickapa]

So im currently 200 pounds standing at 5ft 10in. I want to stay at 200pounds but want my body fat to go down to 13% from 20%. Im a beginner in training too. Only been doing it for about 2 months. Ik i should bulk or cut first but idk which one to do first and how far should i go with whatever one i choose. What would you do? Thanks!

[xsquid99]

Cut first, then spend about 12-18 months building muscle, then cut again...

Do things properly with nutrition and a good strength training program (see the Workout Program forum stickies), and in about 2 years you might reach your goal.

[TheUnderdog83]

So im currently 200 pounds standing at 5ft 10in. I want to stay at 200pounds but want my body fat to go down to 13% from 20%. Im a beginner in training too. Only been doing it for about 2 months. Ik i should bulk or cut first but idk which one to do first and how far should i go with whatever one i choose. What would you do? Thanks!

I agree with xsquid, if staying at the same weight while dropping 7% body fat and gaining muscle all at the same time were possible, it would take you many, many years. Your body is going to need to gain or lose weight; you guide it in what to do with your calorie intake.

[SuffolkPunch]

Do what the above posters recommend. You aren't realistically going to stay at 200lbs and become lean this side of 5-10 years.

You might look good at 170 after 2-3 though.

[BS57]

So im currently 200 pounds standing at 5ft 10in. I want to stay at 200pounds but want my body fat to go down to 13% from 20%. Im a beginner in training too. Only been doing it for about 2 months. Ik i should bulk or cut first but idk which one to do first and how far should i go with whatever one i choose. What would you do? Thanks!

You started here at 175 lbs at 13% in late 2017.

What happened since then?

I mean, it would seem you've ran your bulk cycle, and now you're asking is you should bulk/cut?

Start here: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=165843261