r/BulkOrCut

Currently 12 weeks into lean bulk, started at 69.9kg and now touching 80-81kg

5”11-81kg-3700cals a day

Naturally lost the weight from 460 and now sit at 198 6’1.
Bulk or cut from here? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Currently marathon training but after October not sure what to do?

For reference, I am a beginner when it comes to working out. 31M, 6foot 165 pounds. been active most my life but just started working out in February. My main goal has been to eat clean and get enough protein. My weight has increased very slightly but I've also slimmed down some fat. A lot of people starting in my position think they need to put on a lot of fat, but just work hard and eat clean. Basically, if you're already a skinny guy like me, don't overthink it. I know these arent insane results, but I'm completely natural and I consider this to be attainable results. First pic is 4 months apart, 2nd pic is 6 months after the first.

Should I bulk or cut? 5’7 145 lbs

Down 15kg from 96.5kg to 81.5kg over the last 6 months, unsure if BF%, do I keep cutting until I have defined abs or should I begin a maintenance/bulking phase?

I'm 32 years old, 173cm. Went from 73kg to 66-67kg at the moment.

I lift heavy at the gym 4x/week, do cardio at end of every session, and at least 10k (minimum) steps per day.

My plan is to keep cutting just a tiny bit more, probably 3-4 weeks, and then start a lean bulk.

What do you think my body fat % is at the moment?

Also, thoughts in general?

I'm 5'8 and 121 lbs for reference but I genuinely don't understand because it feels like I have a lot of muscle and I'm not skinny at all.

I got a DEXA scan done and it said I was 17% bodyfat. I need to cut down to 14-15% bodyfat desperately but that will require me to go down from 121 lbs to 117 lbs, and I really don't think it will make me look that skinny because I don't look skinny to begin with.

How is it that I'm 121 lbs yet I don't look frail or super skinny?

Would it be safe to cut down to 117 lbs at my height? It's only a 4 lbs decrease from where I'm at and would ensure I go from 17 --> 15% bodyfat

I’ve been cutting for about 9 months, with a 2 month maintenance break and I currently am cutting down to 150. I plan on starting a lean bulk once I arrive at that point. I’m currently weighing around 158-160.

People say to not bulk until 10-15% range and I’m kinda wondering where I am? A lot of people are saying to bulk but that was before a bf estimate.

This is my fasted physique. And yes my diet is fine, I know what I’m doing (prioritizing protein & carbs).

20M 6’4 165lbs

I know I need to tan, and I know I need more muscle.

But my priority rn is to get rid of that belly fat in the second pic. I’ve plateaued after loosing 50lbs five years ago.

Any tips??

I know i need to go harder at the gym which is what i’m going to do, but is there a way to build muscle and not put on so much fat through a surplus?

I want to start a lean bulk but not sure if I'm lean enough yet.

Should I bulk or cut ?