General Question

[Vampiro]

If your at a low weight (say 120-145) and have a high bf, like 23 % or so, should you cut or bulk?

[fixationdarknes]

Probably do a cut first, then do a bulk after.

[AdmiralDan]

i would say bulk. if you are that small with that high of a bodyfat, you don't have any muscle to cut to. bulk up for a while then cut

[MM]

Height?

If you're quite short, I might say cut. Anything else, I say a clean bulk.

[MrWebb78]

i would bulk, if you cut you would then weigh 90-110 lbs. a gust of wind could blow you over.

[kbber]

definenetly bulk, you want some size to be under their for when you do eventaully cut

[Lance]

I'd say cut. =)

I find a good cut will highly motivate you. Seeing your muscles after being a bit heavier feels great, and then when you bulk you can better see them grow starting from a lower bodyfat.

[darius19]

I would cut just for the fact that you would have a lot less to cut after you become jacked ;P And you will be more inspired to gain muscle after I think...

[fixationdarknes]

Or you could do a slow bulk.

[PowerManDL]

Why would anyone under 150 lbs want to even consider cutting is beyond me.

[_-_v_-_]

Uh...

Yeah, me too.

(hopes nobody notices the blatant hypocrisy)

:)

[fen2zla]

Why would anyone under 150 lbs want to even consider cutting is beyond me.

:withstupi It would be better IMO to get some muscle first and then cut. Wasting away to just skin and bone wouldn't do much for my confidence.

[Shao-LiN]

You have nothing to cut down to in my opinion. Bulk up.

[darius19]

Yes but he has 22% BF. If he starts bulking he will have it a lot higher and might lose his confidence/drive to lift...

[ryuage]

unless you are like 5'0 i dont see how you can weigh that little and have that much bodyfat...

[fixationdarknes]

unless you are like 5'0 i dont see how you can weigh that little and have that much bodyfat...

Well, I know some people who just don't carry much muscle yet look skinny, when they really have a good amount of fat on them.

[TheGimp]

It depends on the height, and the exact weight. The range you gave is quite large. If they're short and 145 then there's plenty of room to lose some weight.

[Shao-LiN]

Yes but he has 22% BF. If he starts bulking he will have it a lot higher and might lose his confidence/drive to lift...

Need more will power then.

[Ares]

Your not gonna get super fat if your bulking, I doubt at that weight while working out and eating enough calories to put on lbm his bf will shoot up, infact it might go down.

[spencerjrus]

I would just ignore BF%, if you want to get big, start bulking and working out, if you want to stay your same weight while getting stronger and having more defined muscles, use a diet that allows you to maintain your weight while still having energy to work out.

[Vampiro]

sry i took so long to reply, height 5'11'' - 6'