Should I Bulk or Cut? (pics inside)

[B3ast]

Should I cut or Bulk to ~180-185?
Start of Bulk: October
Current Bulk Day: December
Weight: ~170
Height: 5’ 8”
Bodyfat: ~15-16%?

Bench Start of Bulk: 190lbs
Current: 215(x2) or 225lbs
Squat Start of Bulk: 185(x6)
Current: 295-300lbs
Deadlift Start of Bulk: ---
Current: 340lbs

Pictures:

[kenpoengineer]

Beast. If I remember from past threads you are still young but perform high volume workouts. My recommendation would be to stay away from bulking or cutting steroid compounds for now. Keep your diet clean, continue to naturally bulk from hard work. You seem to be a good kid and I'd hate to see you hurt. IMHO

[BigRigg]

I'd say bulk, you need some more thickness in your back and shoulders, but do it clean or you will end up looking more sloppy.

This is coming from a guy that never cuts though hah

[B3ast]

Beast. If I remember from past threads you are still young but perform high volume workouts. My recommendation would be to stay away from bulking or cutting steroid compounds for now. Keep your diet clean, continue to naturally bulk from hard work. You seem to be a good kid and I'd hate to see you hurt. IMHO

Im 16? I do not know why you think bulking will injure me, tbqh

[dmmcclair]

He's talking about steroids I think, bulking would be good you have a good foundation but you need some thickness aim for like 20 lbs then cut

[BigRigg]

Im 16? I do not know why you think bulking will injure me, tbqh

What are your stats?
Age height?
Eat clean and focus on heavy compound lifts.

[B3ast]

What are your stats?
Age height?
Eat clean and focus on heavy compound lifts.

Stats are above pictures

He's talking about steroids I think, bulking would be good you have a good foundation but you need some thickness aim for like 20 lbs then cut

Don't i look fat?

[schroedes]

At your age just eat and lift heavy

[BigRigg]

If its any reference I'm 5'8" and weigh 185 in my avi, with about 15-17% BF

[kenpoengineer]

Im 16? I do not know why you think bulking will injure me, tbqh

Talking about bulking using steroids.

You are not "fat" just a growing teen. Again, if I know teens, their diet is terrible. So, I'd say clean up your diet if it involves any " fast food" and leanly bulk for 20 more pounds while still doing your previously threaded high volume lifts. Check out the nutrition section for ideas on food types and meals.

[jimbuick]

Talking about bulking using steroids.

You are not "fat" just a growing teen. Again, if I know teens, their diet is terrible. So, I'd say clean up your diet if it involves any " fast food" and leanly bulk for 20 more pounds while still doing your previously threaded high volume lifts. Check out the nutrition section for ideas on food types and meals.

When was he talking about using AAS?

[kenpoengineer]

Jim, I've been following his posts. This is a good kid here that in another thread had someone suggest AAS to him. I wanted to make sure he, at 16, didn't start thinking of steroids. I'm just a father concerned for someone's son, that's all.

[blaykeryan]

Looks like you need to add some weight so obviously bulk, but clean...don't want to look more flabby than muscular...as others have stated add some thickness..
Idk what your routines like, but heavy weight for 5-8 reps is great for adding mass...work on your big 3 lifts and as those become stronger you will add mass...also bb row is great for adding thickness to your back...just make sure form is on point as with all other lifts...

[jimbuick]

Jim, I've been following his posts. This is a good kid here that in another thread had someone suggest AAS to him. I wanted to make sure he, at 16, didn't start thinking of steroids. I'm just a father concerned for someone's son, that's all.

I don't think you have to worry about him going to AAS. He's getting a lot of good mentorship from the guys here.

I was just confused as to where you got AAS from.

Looks like you need to add some weight so obviously bulk, but clean...don't want to look more flabby than muscular...as others have stated add some thickness..
Idk what your routines like, but heavy weight for 5-8 reps is great for adding mass...work on your big 3 lifts and as those become stronger you will add mass...also bb row is great for adding thickness to your back...just make sure form is on point as with all other lifts...

AB has been designing his routine.

[blaykeryan]

Oh ok good...you will be golden man, starting young at your age is going to pay off..

[B3ast]

I think i will cut down to around 9 as i am looking around 17% bodyfat,


what do you guys think?

[jimbuick]

I think i will cut down to around 9 as i am looking around 17% bodyfat,

what do you guys think?

A good lean bulk can lower bf% while still increasing muscularity.

[B3ast]

A good lean bulk can lower bf% while still increasing muscularity.

So lean bulk it? A bit over mainteance and clean foods? + cardio

[jimbuick]

So lean bulk it? A bit over mainteance and clean foods? + cardio

I would although I'm always trying to bulk.

[kbayne]

So lean bulk it? A bit over mainteance and clean foods? + cardio

Ya I would go about +250--500 calories plus some cardio...3-4 times a week. Or just keep your workouts intense and rest periods down. Really all depends on your metabolism rate. But at your age I would think its still high.