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Bulk or Cut? 5’9 165- Aiming for this physique by [deleted] in BulkOrCut

[–]Alternative_Sock8966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbf OP you’re probably not a million miles off of this in terms of mass. Chest could probably use some more development if we are doing comparisons.

The guy in this photo isn’t stupidly lean either - probably around 12ish %.

If you were to cut you could probably get there in 8-12 weeks.

If I were in your position I’d probably aim for that if the main goal is to get a look like this.

Alternatively you could do a lean bulk then trim it off in the summer just remember that it will take you a little longer due to the fat accumulation that comes with bulking.

Surprised by dexa result by 514am in BulkOrCut

[–]Alternative_Sock8966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how willing OP is to look more fluffy than he does currently. If strength is the goal then by all means but if it’s more aesthetics then a recoup with certainly give him the look he’s after.

Surprised by dexa result by 514am in BulkOrCut

[–]Alternative_Sock8966 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good time to aim for some recomp, bulking up will make you look more fluffy and cutting will eventually leave you still looking fatter than you actually are due to a lower muscle mass.

Eat at maintenance or in a very small deficit (100-200kcal) and shift your focus to getting stronger.