Should I bulk or cut? [Picture]

[xwallysmail]

I’m 5’9 weighing around 180lbs.

I want to look better when I lose the fat but I’m not sure if I’ll have a good look or not.

Should I cut down or gain some muscle mass/strength first?

Bench: 200lbs 3x5
Squat: 265lbs 3x5
Deadlift: 315lbs 3x5
OHP: 110lbs 3x5

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[xsquid99]

You're carrying more than enough fat to fuel muscle growth, there is nothing to be gained by adding more fat. I would definitely cut about 20-25 lbs.

[SSM12]

You're carrying more than enough fat to fuel muscle growth, there is nothing to be gained by adding more fat. I would definitely cut about 20-25 lbs.

This. I’d also say don’t cut on a severe aggressive deficit. Go slow and still try to progressive overload on your lifts. I think you’ll be happy with the results and I think you’ll notice some pretty quickly.

I wouldn’t kill yourself with cardio either. Focus on cal deficit and lifting.

[Camarija]

This. I’d also say don’t cut on a severe aggressive deficit. Go slow and still try to progressive overload on your lifts. I think you’ll be happy with the results and I think you’ll notice some pretty quickly.

I wouldn’t kill yourself with cardio either. Focus on cal deficit and lifting.

^ agreed with both the above

Take a few months to figure out what a slight deficit for you would be. Maybe a couple weeks will feel like a stall and then suddenly you drop a couple lbs at a time. Just stay consistent and you got this brother!

Here are some nutrition guidelines that worked well for me and hopefully for you as well.

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=173439001

[WolfWhisperer]

I’m 5’9 weighing around 180lbs.

I want to look better when I lose the fat but I’m not sure if I’ll have a good look or not.

Should I cut down or gain some muscle mass/strength first?

Bench: 200lbs 3x5
Squat: 265lbs 3x5
Deadlift: 315lbs 3x5
OHP: 110lbs 3x5

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I agree with the other comments if you want to look ripped now. Personally I would just lift like a madman and eat a lot of meat/lean protein and veggies with little carbs…..and see what that does for you. Also, you could try higher reps with lower weight. Stay around 8-12 reps.

[Kerbouci]

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