Hey I’m 15% BF, 172lbs, 32.5’’ waist at 5’9. Been training seriously for about a year but my bodyweight has not changed. My lifts are progressing (some more than others) and I’m much stronger. Body looks better, more defined but weight has remained the same… I want to put on weight…
I did steadily increase my calories a bit over the past year and I’m at 3800 cals now and have not changed that for months. Should bump them up further (already at 15%bf)?? Looking into creatine too… Thanks.
BTW; I get over 200g protein. My back is wider, arms and shoulders bigger. I look ‘bigger’. Is it possible I’ve just lost fat + built muscle? Would creatine help at all? I’m hesitant to up calories. I want to look big but not fat.
Personally, 15% is too high for my liking. I would cut down considerably. That doesn’t mean a drastic change in calories, it could mean an increase in cardio and a slight decrease in calories for a larger net decrease. I am surprised by how much more satisfied I am with my appearance by being leaner and appearing bigger (than being bigger but softer).
I don’t want to cut, I like where I’m at, I want to be on the bulkier side and want maximum strength gains. This is as far as I want to go BF% wise though, I don’t want to go above 15-16%.
What I’m asking is, is it necessary for me to bulk any further to build more muscle? I’m guessing the answer is no then? That’s really what I need to know. I was just confused as to why I’ve clearly gotten stronger, biceps/back etc have grown, yet bodyweight is the same it was a year ago. Maybe in time the scale will go up?