/r/BulkOrCut

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This is a serious sub for anyone that wants to know whether they should bulk or cut for cosmetic appearances, general health, and/or fitness goals, it is tailored to newcomers to the fitness community.

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/r/BulkOrCut

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191lbs 180cm 25M

Please tell me what you think to my physique, I’ve never had anyone apart from my friends tell me what they think , constructive criticism very welcome I’ve only been lifting 9 months

I’d like somewhat visible abs for the middle of June , do I start the cut now or maintain and try gain some extra muscle for a few months?

Thanks everyone

1 Comment
2025/02/01
08:28 UTC

2

Keep cutting? 5'9 162lbs

Bulked up to 190lbs but gained a ton of fat, then cut & it seems like the fat around my midsection is still there. Barely visible abs unless flexed

0 Comments
2025/02/01
07:41 UTC

6

Is it time for a cut now?

5 Comments
2025/02/01
05:13 UTC

3

Stuck M23/5’9/196

Feel if i cut ill end up skinny fat as i feel i dont have much muscle mass, and if i bulk ill be pushing fat Was considering maybe a small 250-300 cal deficit and gain some strength/ Muscle while hopefully losing fat

0 Comments
2025/02/01
01:13 UTC

3

Bulk vs. Cut

170 left 155ish right

5'9" 42 years old

Heading into another vacation cut now

2 Comments
2025/01/31
19:18 UTC

1

Starting a small cut , opinions ?

Just thinking about doing a small cut as I am Not happy with my midsection.

1 Comment
2025/01/31
16:30 UTC

1

Planning to cut for 1 more week and then start a lean bulk (150-250 surplus) for atleast 6 months. Would it be a good idea? Did not have a proper bulking phase for a long time and is really looking forward to gaining lean mass. Little paranoid about the fat gain though. Any suggestions?

Excuse the weird filter 🤧

1 Comment
2025/01/31
15:13 UTC

1

17M, 5’11 78kg, bulk/cut? Am I skinny fat?

2 Comments
2025/01/31
10:51 UTC

8

Body fat%? 17M pump 73kg 175 cm

I’m guessing 17% want to get to 10%

3 Comments
2025/01/31
09:59 UTC

5

Unsure if I should cut another 10lb or bulk

Two years ago I went from 250lb to 180lb and then since October I’ve started going to the gym and feel I’ve made some improvements in muscle mass while going from about 180lb to 170lb (i’m 5’10). Im quite tired of dieting and I’ve had body dysmorphia while I was very overweight, and it’s remained after the weight loss. Should I lean bulk for a while to gain lean mass or lose another 10lb first? Thanks

3 Comments
2025/01/31
05:55 UTC

2

Should I cut from this point?

I’ve been on this bulk for around 3 months now and started at 170, part of me wants to maintain for a while till spring hits.

0 Comments
2025/01/31
02:28 UTC

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