Should I cut or continue to eat at maintenance?

[AL459]

Hi everyone! I’m a a 5’8 female currently sitting at 130-131lbs. I have been lifting for about 5 months now and have increased my weight from 120-130 from doing heavy lifts. I am really stuck on having a nice defined 6 pack. Now i’m on the thin range for my height, and kinda have some ab definition, but i wanna get that well defined chiseled ab look. I have some belly fat and don’t know my bodyfat (guesstimate 19-21%?). I was wondering if I should just go on a short mini cut for about 4-6 weeks to shed down some of that stomach fat or should I just continue to eat at maintenance since i’m already fairly lean and just keep up with the ab workouts every other day.

[AdamWW]

Hi everyone! I’m a a 5’8 female currently sitting at 130-131lbs. I have been lifting for about 5 months now and have increased my weight from 120-130 from doing heavy lifts. I am really stuck on having a nice defined 6 pack. Now i’m on the thin range for my height, and kinda have some ab definition, but i wanna get that well defined chiseled ab look. I have some belly fat and don’t know my bodyfat (guesstimate 19-21%?). I was wondering if I should just go on a short mini cut for about 4-6 weeks to shed down some of that stomach fat or should I just continue to eat at maintenance since i’m already fairly lean and just keep up with the ab workouts every other day.

Well, what exactly is your reason for wanting to be more lean? You said you already have abs... is there a particular reason you’re not happy with how you are now?

[AL459]

Well, what exactly is your reason for wanting to be more lean? You said you already have abs... is there a particular reason you’re not happy with how you are now?

I have little “visible” abs like you can kinda see them but I want that all the time kinda thing were you can see them 24/7 kinda like a shredded look.

[AdamWW]

I have little “visible” abs like you can kinda see them but I want that all the time kinda thing were you can see them 24/7 kinda like a shredded look.

Do you have a current photo?

Depending on how lean you are, getting even leaner might not be a healthy choice

[AL459]

Do you have a current photo?

Depending on how lean you are, getting even leaner might not be a healthy choice

Is there anyway I can private message you?

[AdamWW]

Is there anyway I can private message you?

You can post them on your profile

[drTonyD]

What is your diet like?
Sounds like the lifting is going well but could be not enough protein

Hi everyone! I’m a a 5’8 female currently sitting at 130-131lbs. I have been lifting for about 5 months now and have increased my weight from 120-130 from doing heavy lifts. I am really stuck on having a nice defined 6 pack. Now i’m on the thin range for my height, and kinda have some ab definition, but i wanna get that well defined chiseled ab look. I have some belly fat and don’t know my bodyfat (guesstimate 19-21%?). I was wondering if I should just go on a short mini cut for about 4-6 weeks to shed down some of that stomach fat or should I just continue to eat at maintenance since i’m already fairly lean and just keep up with the ab workouts every other day.

[Tommy W.]

If you’re gaining weight you’re in a surplus. If you want to be more defined you need to cut calories however if your abs aren’t developed enough there’s a good chance that just losing a few lbs won’t really help.

Without a pic it’s pretty much impossible to give a solid answer

[Mrpb]

Doing abs every other day will not give you defined abs.

Follow a proven strength training program and if you must have defined abs: eat a slight calorie deficit.