Can someone explain the cut and bulk concept to me.
I'm 5" 7 and 165 lbs. 27.5 BMi.
I want tobe my best self, as in no man boobs and no belly.
What's the course of action? I'm guessing cut and do some SS? I have 4 months to train before I enter Uni. Help me /fit/bros!!
>>36863976
Cutting is losing fat by eating at a caloric deficit, i.e. Eating less calories than you use in a day
Bulking is putting on muscle (and often fat) by eating at a surplus and lifting heavy ass weights
>>36864074
So I guess I need to cut since I'm overweight.
Do I lift and run while cutting and dieting?
>>36864097
GOMAD + SS
>>36864166
Are you memeing me?
>>36864166
Don't do this
OP just lift and cut down to like 145/150, then do a clean bulk
>>36864097
Calories deficit + lift
You can add a bit of cardio, HIIT
>>36864097
Read the sticky, then come back and ask questions. Right now everything you have asked is answered there.
>>36863976
Basic idea: it's real hard to be anabolic for muscle and catabolic for fat at the same time.
So you alternate.
Bulk = anabolic for both, but skewed towards making more muscle than fat by lifting a lot. Much gains, but you also get fatter.
Cut = Catabolic for both, but skewed towards losing fat by lifting a lot. You lose fat, but probably won't make any gains unless you're a noob.
>>36864097
yaeah bro
lift on days 1 3 and 5
cardio on days 2 4 and 6
fDo PPL (push, pull, legs) and diet
you will see good progress
How often should I have a refeed day while cutting?
>>36864483
>literally midget proportions
this meme has gone too far.
>>36863976
Sure do SS, if you want to look like a chick that is.
>falling for the SS meme
>>36864483
You don't need re-feed days, it's only going to slow you down, just stick to the diet.
>>36863976
OP no way I'm 5'7 and around 165 Ibs too. I'm swole af tho. Keep at it!!! Those manlet gains will kick in.
>>36864483
"Refeed" and "cheat meals" aren't really a nutrition strategy, they're a behavior strategy. Some people need a break every once in a while to stay on diet, some people do better if they're strict all the time. You have to figure out what works for you.
