When to cut ? All replies needed !!!

[buffchic69]

Hi all.

I'm just wondering how does someone know when they have built enough mass, and want to start a cutting cycle ? I mean I have serious muscle in my upper body, lower body still needs work, especially since it look likes I put on some fat around the legs and ass. ( DAMN ) !!!!!

I always think that if I start a cutting plan, my muscle will shrink, get smaller, and have that thin, stringy look.

I currently lift heavy anywhere from 6-9 sets, going to failure at 8 reps. BTW, I have only been lifting heavy for 4 months, I was told I should be lifting like this for a while more. I DONT KNOW !!!!! HELP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!

I'm just confused as to if there are any signs that lets you know you should start cutting, and end the bulking cycle ?

Plus, how do you alter your weight training while cutting too ?


Thanks ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!

 

[velvett]

How long have you been working to gain muscle?

 

[The Shadow]

Hi all.

I'm just wondering how does someone know when they have built enough mass, and want to start a cutting cycle ? I mean I have serious muscle in my upper body, lower body still needs work, especially since it look likes I put on some fat around the legs and ass. ( DAMN ) !!!!!

I always think that if I start a cutting plan, my muscle will shrink, get smaller, and have that thin, stringy look.

I currently lift heavy anywhere from 6-9 sets, going to failure at 8 reps. BTW, I have only been lifting heavy for 4 months, I was told I should be lifting like this for a while more. I DONT KNOW !!!!! HELP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!

I'm just confused as to if there are any signs that lets you know you should start cutting, and end the bulking cycle ?

Plus, how do you alter your weight training while cutting too ?


Thanks ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!

...You can't carve a pebble

 

[psychedout]

...You can't carve a pebble

True, but in the beginner stages, it seems possible to add muscle and loose fat at the same time.

 

[ncmil]

What is your goal, is this to compete in the near future, look good for the chicks, have a hot body for spring?

Now I feel like If I were you and I was going to compete one day, then I would just except being a tad chubby with a large amount of mass and keep on bulking.

Are you ON?

 

[buffchic69]

...You can't carve a pebble

What does carve a pebble mean ???????

 

[buffchic69]

I have been working on building muscle seriously for the last 4 months, been only lifting heavy for months.

No I am not looking to compete, my goal is to just have a muscular but feminine frame.

 

[The Shadow]

What does carve a pebble mean ???????

It means that you must have some size before you cut.

List:

Height
Weight
quad
hips
waist


...measurements.

 

[buffchic69]

It means that you must have some size before you cut.

List:

Height
Weight
quad
hips
waist



Here goes:

height 5'6
weight 137 pounds
Quads I don't know
hips 26 1/2 "
25

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Get a tape measure, measure your biceps, quads, calves, bust, hips, waist - keep track. This is the best way to judge progress, not scale weight. Scales are for losers.

Seriously, "when to cut" is individual. You try to gain muscle, cut to see where you are, then reevaluate. It is an ever-changing, ever-evolving process. You cut and you bulk when YOU see fit.