Bf % for bulking

[alexis monster]

in your opinions what is the proper bf percentage to start a bulking cycle? I'm right now about 12% I will be getting ready
in a month for a competition I have in feb 2018, I will stay on 12% all this months and depending on your opinions I will get it down or up before start bulking.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Every post I've seen on bodyfat and cycling says 12% or better is the way to go.

 

[stevesmi]

depends on your goals.. when you bulk you obviously need to leave room to add body fat right? are you okay with going from 12 to 15%?

it is up to you man. obviously someone who wants to bulk at 25% is going to just be a fat slob

 

[SteveMobsterG]

If the issues of a cycle and bodyfat stay the same then, bulking or cutting, estrogen issues remain the same.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

I think 10-12% is decent for bulking. That gives you some room to grow. Just don't get sloppy with the diet and end up at 18% from 12%.

 

[muskate]

8-12% is best. The body grows best in a lean state.

Also, bulking at a high body fat percentage becomes counter productive. The higher your body fat percentage, the most testosterone will aromatize into estrogen and the worse your muscle insulin sensitivity.

Rather then 'bulk' I would carb cycle and focus on putting on muscle and loosing body fat at the same time. Check out this article I wrote -> https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/supplements/carb-cycling-exposed-trevor-44776.html