Some stats.
21 YO
196lbs
5’10"
3,400 calories a day > this is an estimate
Goals? Do you want to be 175 and 4% bodyfat or are you looking to get to 250?
I really appreciate the quick reply. Honestly I’m having an internal debate with myself. I want to continue to bulk and continue to add as much quality muscle as possible. But, I also really want to cut to see exactly where I’m at in terms of muscle vs fat. Is 250 even realistically attainable? Also, if I decide to compete. I want to make sure I have enough muscle when I cut down that low to not embarrass myself on stage and be competitive.
Disclaimer: I am a fat dude who lifts, not a BB at all. I’m working on leaning out to see abs and for heath reasons. I’m 5’11 and I was 185 at 15yo with a 33 waist. So I trend heavier. But I got to 225lbs at 20% on accident just working a sitdown job and lifting.
James Harrison is 5’10" and he hit 275 fairly easily. But he is a genetic freak and likely took PEDs.
We had a poster on here who was infamous who got up over 250 at your height. His name was professor x. I don’t know if he used PEDs.
I’m blabbering. My plan is to get as lean as possible till I reach 10% and then never go above 15% again. Slowly clean bulking to 15% and starting the cut when the abs disappear. That’s my plan, but I’m a fat guy so I have to watch out.
But I will tell you don’t mix approaches. I have wasted alot of time messing around and “recomping” and living in metabolic no man’s land. Getting stronger, bigger and staying un aesthetic wasted time I can’t get back.
Disclaimer: I am a fat dude who lifts, not a BB at all. I’m working on leaning out to see abs and for heath reasons. I’m 5’11 and I was 185 at 15yo with a 33 waist. So I trend heavier. But I got to 225lbs at 20% on accident just working a sitdown job and lifting.
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I appreciate the disclaimer and I appreciate any advice from anyone.
Yeah he is definitely a genetic freak! Goals for sure.
You got this! Just keep on the grind! And yes I definitely agree I shouldn’t mix approaches. I’m in full on bulk mood right now. Zero cardio currently. Just tough to decide where I want to take my physique next.
If you have nothing better to do for a bit you really should do yourself a favor and lean out. Just adding some cardio would prob make a diff
Also just for the sake of completemesss 5 time wsm mariusz pudzianowski was listed at 6’1" but he’s really more like 5’10". He was 310lbs with abs when he competed. He used steroids for sure, and is a genetic freak for sure. So he is the upper limit of your goals. Lol
I’m a similar height at 170ish . If you hit your legs with some big movements I would guess that you’d see some more definition. I’d try some front squats/lunges/cleans, heavy farmers walks, and maybe some heavy calf raises/presses/step ups.
Thank you for the feedback!
Hahaha, I appreciate that tidbit of info!
Awesome! I appreciate the advice. Just motivated me to get to the gym quicker, and it just so happens I’m training legs.