better to bulk or get lean first?

[LeDauz]

Ok, I've been out of the gym for a while to long in fact, Dam college/work. But anyways to the topic I've decided to get back into shape.

So is it better to start by getting lean then bulking up or should i start by bulking up then going for lean.

My aim is to get about 200lbs at 8-10% bf, at 6' ; currently at 195ish and probly 13 % give or take 1 %.

 

[joe d]

Ok, I've been out of the gym for a while to long in fact, Dam college/work. But anyways to the topic I've decided to get back into shape.

So is it better to start by getting lean then bulking up or should i start by bulking up then going for lean.

My aim is to get about 200lbs at 8-10% bf, at 6' ; currently at 195ish and probly 13 % give or take 1 %.

i say eat clean and hit the weights and cardio. you can do both in the beginning.

 

[ExtraMile]

yeah if your 13% do what joe d said, it would be differant it you were 20% i would say cut first because otherwise your results and hard work will only be dissapointing because in your eyes you will still look kinda fat. Thats the mistake I have made. But with 13% at he beginning you could drop some fat and besides with a good amount of muscle you can look good with 13% bf you migth have some abs showing through after a while too...

 

[sparkant]

yeah if your 13% do what joe d said, it would be differant it you were 20% i would say cut first because otherwise your results and hard work will only be dissapointing because in your eyes you will still look kinda fat. Thats the mistake i have made. But with 13% at he beginning you could drop some fat and besides with a good amount of muscle you can look good with 13% bf you migth have some abs showing through after a while too...

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