Should I cut or bulk Reddit?
Should I cut or bulk Reddit?
TL;DR if you are a beginner and your skinny fat or fat: never bulk, always start with a cut. A cut will teach you the skills you need on your fitness journey. And in case this was all just a misunderstanding you’re not going to be fatter than you were before you started.
Can you bulk and cut in 3 months?
In general, you should expect to spend at least 4-6 weeks in any bulking or cutting cycle; any less time makes it unlikely that you’ll see much in the way of results. Longer cycles can be more effective with a few caveats. First, the most effective bulking cycles are generally at least 3-4 months, if not longer.
Should I bulk or cut?
If you want to gain muscle and strength as quickly as possible and you’re at or below 10% (men) or 20% (women) body fat, then you should bulk. And if you want to lose fat as quickly as possible and you’re at or above 15% (men) or 25% (women) body fat, then you should cut.
How long should I bulk for before cutting?
Generally it doesn’t matter a whole lot the frequency you choose what’s important is to keep going until you achieve the desired results. However, for most I recommend bulking for 2-3 months, then cut down for however long you need to get rid of the unwanted amount of fat. Everyone will need a different amount of time.
Can you waste newbie gains?
Some people believe that if you train and eat poorly during your first year of lifting, you can miss out on your newbie gains. There’s a kernel of truth there, but it’s more wrong than right. If you do a lot wrong during your first year of lifting, like I did, then you won’t gain as much muscle as you should.
Is cutting easier after bulking?
Starting With A Cutting Diet Lowering body fat to a desired level will be extremely easier than cutting after a bulking phase. (Unless you are already husky.) Gains will be phenomenal when bulking phase begins.
Is 8 week bulk enough?
How Much Weight Should You Gain During a Bulk Phase? When looking to gain weight during a bulking phase, I like to think about a bulk lasting 8-12 weeks for most first timers (however this could be longer — I have done 16-week bulks plenty of times).
Is a 2 week cut enough?
Mini-cuts should only be done by healthy adults who have experience dieting. They should only last 2-4 weeks and should be aggressive. Keep calories low and protein intake high to ensure you are losing fat and maintaining muscle. And finally train hard and enjoy the results.
Should I bulk or cut if I’m skinny fat?
You should bulk first if you are skinny fat. A 10% caloric surplus is optimal to build muscle while ensuring you don’t put on a lot of excess body fat. Stay in a surplus for a minimum of 4 months and then begin a slow, gradual cut.
How long do noob gains last?
Generally speaking, newbie gains can last for the first six months to a year and if done properly, can result in you reaping the highest gains at any point throughout the course of your training.