As long as i have not low bf% should i be in calorie deficit? Will i gain noticably less muscle?

[MagaPutinism]

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Up to you and your goals

 

[Lonely]

Just bulk omg

 

[Nims]

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Being low bf is a big looksmax, You can get their without a deficit but I would recommend a deficit myself. Getting to like 10-12% asap is a good idea either through recomp or cutting.

 

[Gandy]

All beginners can recomp if they have lots of fat to begin with (like +25%)

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That means you can build muscle mass while losing body fat at the same time. For about your first 12-24 months of training.

After that you need to be in a caloric surplus to build muscle mass.