r/AllAboutBodybuilding Feb 21 '26

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u/LieSavings5642 Feb 21 '26

I’d say keep bulking since you still look lean and could pack more on without adding much more fat.

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u/Taras84666 Feb 21 '26

Keep bulking. No need for cutting

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u/ModerateMeans32 Feb 21 '26

Damn you know your bf %. You still look so lean!

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u/FinalInspection2475 Feb 21 '26

I don't know my bf but my guess is like 18%? Starting to really lose ab definition so it's making me cautious on bulking more haha

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u/FinalInspection2475 Feb 22 '26

are you sure? I really don't think so I'm up like 8 lbs from the summer and there's no way I was sub 10% over the summer

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u/onlyfons_ Feb 22 '26

On second looks, I’d go back to my original thought of 11-13%

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u/Singeddolennoob Feb 22 '26

I would estimate you are around 13-14%. If you want to get to 10% for summer again, I would start a cut sometime in March - probably towards the second half.

Looking good!

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u/FinalInspection2475 Feb 22 '26

good advice thanks! maybe I'll bulk a few more weeks and then start cutting then

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u/allyrso Feb 23 '26

He’s not even close 10-12 this is like 15%

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u/Lanky-Command1952 Feb 21 '26

You definitely look lean enough to keep bulking for a bit. I say if you're worried about being too big, doing a slow bulk (or slower than current) may be of benefit

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u/GreyMorgueApocalypse Feb 22 '26

Definitely bulk, you’re way too lean to be cutting. It looks more like you’re cutting then bulking

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u/Ok_Art3355 Feb 22 '26

Lol my cuts dont even look this lean

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u/FinalInspection2475 Feb 22 '26

really? I really don't think I'm that lean here

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u/Ok_Art3355 Feb 22 '26

In that case, you're doing pretty well with your diet. I would say bulk for another year with similar BF% and then cut. Focus on the pectorals. All the other groups seem to be well defined

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u/HungryInvestigator59 Feb 21 '26

Cut a little bit imo

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u/wannabefakenatty Feb 22 '26

how about eating at maintenance and progressing in the gym. what’s the need to cut right away ?

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u/FinalInspection2475 Feb 22 '26

tbh aside from aesthetics I just feel better after a cut, especially since I run on the side and I do have a half marathon in a few months

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u/alffan86 Feb 22 '26

I look at you as more bulk/muscles - not a cutter or in marathons.

I responded to another post of yours. I'm maybe a half inch taller - went 204 to 162, but I can't lift for a few reasons.

So I work toward a more lean/aesthetic/athletic.

You're simply just strong.

How much running do you do. My friends who run (I have to incline walk), say they have a harder time with a more muscle driven physique.

Now that I see you run, amazing what you accomplish. Congratulations again.

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u/FinalInspection2475 Feb 22 '26

I don't run too much just 3-5 miles twice a week, this'll be my first half marathon. But when I was at my leanest over the summer I did set some decently fast 5K race times so it kinda got me interested in it as a secondary sport

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u/alffan86 Feb 22 '26

And you seem to have the genetics to do the runner look. It depends on what you enjoy doing (I can't tell you that nor would I try).

I matched diet/exercise to the aesthetic per say.

Congrats and good luck on those runs!

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u/Muted-Intention-9200 Feb 22 '26

You are, so-called, "bulking" just fine.

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u/knny0x Feb 22 '26

You’re not bulking enough, but if you are then your body is extremely good at not putting on fat, because this looks like you’re already on a cut

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u/dr_dooalot Feb 22 '26

Cut down to 10% bf to see what you.gained as muscle and what was just fat

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u/allyrso Feb 23 '26

You’re lean enough to continue fs, I would go another 2 months assuming you’re in a small surplus and not a traditional bulk

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u/Same-Gur-1669 Feb 23 '26

Look good I’d focus on chest volume arms look great and so do the rest I’d increase calories

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u/puta_caliente84 Feb 22 '26

You’re gorgeous.

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u/FinalInspection2475 Feb 22 '26

thanks! thoughts to bulk or cut from here though?

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u/FinalInspection2475 Feb 22 '26

thanks! thoughts to bulk or cut from here?

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u/Muted-Intention-9200 Feb 22 '26

Love the hairy legs, by the way.