should i continue to bulk with 20% bodyfat

[mcgurk1888]

can anyone tell me if it is still a good idea to bulk with 20% bodyfat. I am currently 6'0 178 pounds.

 

[1999TL]

no! Cut down. Better for looks and building muscle.

 

[needtogetaas]

At that weight and bf% you really do not have much muscle at all. You are more then likely just starting. So for you there is a damn good chance you can lean out a bit well bulking. I am 235 with high bf% so I should cut out the bulking all the time lol. But I am a strength/power trainer o I could give a shit less.

 

[SouthernLord]

can anyone tell me if it is still a good idea to bulk with 20% bodyfat. I am currently 6'0 178 pounds.

What does your current diet and training look like? Are you doing any cardio?

 

[mcgurk1888]

i started training about a year ago and was about 155 pounds so i eat alot and as i am an ectomorph i didn't worry about putting on fat but now i am stuck in between.
my diet is 3600 calories 300 grams protein 320 grams carb and about 40 grams of fat spread in to 6 meals. my maintenance calories is 3100

 

[drsketch]

I think you need to bulk, but hit cardio 2x week. I am probably at 20% or so and I am 5'10.5" and around 245lb

 

[ALIN]

can anyone tell me if it is still a good idea to bulk with 20% bodyfat. I am currently 6'0 178 pounds.

i never go over 15% even whn bulking.
20% at your size is too high.

 

[deathdroprob]

i never go over 15% even whn bulking.
20% at your size is too high.

you obviously havent seen a body builder in the off season, the oens I have seen are like fat dudes nearly.

 

[mcgurk1888]

do you think i should try a clean bulk

 

[Sim882]

Cut honestly - 20% bf is problematical to your health, and your too new to the game to be carrying this kind of fat. What happens if you stop training? U could be 25% + forever. You have never cut before and don't want to try this first time really overweight