On a bulk but want to get low BF%

[Pipp]

I'm on a bulk and I'm like 155lbs-160 and 6ft, I want to lean out my face and just be lean in general but I'm trying to build muscle and gain weight aswell. This might be an obvious question but lmk.

 

[Chazza.cl]

A true bulk means accepting some fat gain while prioritizing muscle, so strict low BF% (especially a lean face) usually requires a milder surplus or recomp instead of a hard bulk. At 6' and 155-160 lb you still have room to gain, so eat in a small surplus (200-300 kcal), keep protein high, train hard, and track waist/face weekly. If fat creeps up too fast, switch to maintenance or a short mini-cut to stay lean while still progressing.

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[Pipp]

A true bulk means accepting some fat gain while prioritizing muscle, so strict low BF% (especially a lean face) usually requires a milder surplus or recomp instead of a hard bulk. At 6' and 155-160 lb you still have room to gain, so eat in a small surplus (200-300 kcal), keep protein high, train hard, and track waist/face weekly. If fat creeps up too fast, switch to maintenance or a short mini-cut to stay lean while still progressing.

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Okay and what are the best ways to lean out while I'm in a surplus should I be doing cardio after every gym session (3-4x week) or getting 10k steps daily or what should I be doing?

 

[dxrek]

cut first bulk when ur bf’s already low

 

[Pipp]

A true bulk means accepting some fat gain while prioritizing muscle, so strict low BF% (especially a lean face) usually requires a milder surplus or recomp instead of a hard bulk. At 6' and 155-160 lb you still have room to gain, so eat in a small surplus (200-300 kcal), keep protein high, train hard, and track waist/face weekly. If fat creeps up too fast, switch to maintenance or a short mini-cut to stay lean while still progressing.

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Also should I track my calories with MyFitnessPal or something or nah cuz I lowk just gave up on that cuz it wasn't exact.

 

[Pipp]

cut first bulk when ur bf’s already low

My bf is kinda low I would say but I want it lower, should I cut hard for like a week and then bulk up?

 

[Chazza.cl]

Okay and what are the best ways to lean out while I'm in a surplus should I be doing cardio after every gym session (3-4x week) or getting 10k steps daily or what should I be doing?

Prioritize daily steps (aim for 8–12k) over intense cardio after every lift—steps raise calorie burn with almost no recovery cost. Add 1–2 short LISS sessions (20–30 min walk/bike) only if needed, never enough to tank your lifts or sleep. Stay in a small surplus, keep protein high, and let strength training + NEAT do most of the “lean” work.

 

[dxrek]

My bf is kinda low I would say but I want it lower, should I cut hard for like a week and then bulk up?

if u want faster results then yeah cut hard

 

[Pipp]

if u want faster results then yeah cut hard

Ok my maintaince is 2,595 would 1,595 be good for a week or maybe two?

 

[dxrek]

Ok my maintaince is 2,595 would 1,595 be good for a week or maybe two?

yeah

 

[Pipp]

yeah

should i use a calorie tracker app or does it not matter

 

[dxrek]

should i use a calorie tracker app or does it not matter

doesnt rly matter

 

[Pipp]

doesnt rly matter

How far should I go like 145? I don't want to look like a skeleton

 

[dxrek]

How far should I go like 145? I don't want to look like a skeleton

how much do u weigh rn

 

[Pipp]

how much do u weigh rn

158

 

[dxrek]

158

height?

 

[Pipp]

height?

6ft

 

[Pipp]

height?

and 16 yrs old

 

[dxrek]

and 16 yrs old

then yeah that seems fine

 

[Pipp]

then yeah that seems fine

will I look super skinny and how long should I cut for?

 

[dxrek]

will I look super skinny and how long should I cut for?

prolly not but js stop once u reach 145

 

[smeep]

My bf is kinda low I would say but I want it lower, should I cut hard for like a week and then bulk up?

Ok my maintaince is 2,595 would 1,595 be good for a week or maybe two?

Brother dont listen to these starvemaxxers, just eat 200+ cals above maintenance or at maintenabce with higher carbs from fruit snd sweet potatoes, higher protein from whole foods, 1:1 potassium to salt ratio. Go to the gym like ur going but start doing 30 min of stairmaster after each session and drink more water 3-5 liters. Going that low in calories for 2 weeks will make u feel like shit, perform like shit, might lose some muscle and will prob make u rebound and eat more after and gain fat after losing muscle. 1k deficit will fuck u up lmao speaking from experience

 

[Pipp]

Brother dont listen to these starvemaxxers, just eat 200+ cals above maintenance or at maintenabce with higher carbs from fruit snd sweet potatoes, higher protein from whole foods, 1:1 potassium to salt ratio. Go to the gym like ur going but start doing 30 min of stairmaster after each session and drink more water 3-5 liters. Going that low in calories for 2 weeks will make u feel like shit, perform like shit, might lose some muscle and will prob make u rebound and eat more after and gain fat after losing muscle. 1k deficit will fuck u up lmao speaking from experience

That makes a lot more sense and I looked it up and I'm not jacked or anything so If i cut like that I would just look frail and I don't go to a gym I have a pull up bar and dumbells and I do my shi at home so what could I do along with getting 10k steps every day?

 

[Pipp]

Brother dont listen to these starvemaxxers, just eat 200+ cals above maintenance or at maintenabce with higher carbs from fruit snd sweet potatoes, higher protein from whole foods, 1:1 potassium to salt ratio. Go to the gym like ur going but start doing 30 min of stairmaster after each session and drink more water 3-5 liters. Going that low in calories for 2 weeks will make u feel like shit, perform like shit, might lose some muscle and will prob make u rebound and eat more after and gain fat after losing muscle. 1k deficit will fuck u up lmao speaking from experience

Also, should I hop on anything? I'm 6ft, 16, 158lbs I'm on tret and minocyline and benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin for my acne and I've been lifting consistantly for like 1 month, should I cycle anything or just chill for now?

 

[smeep]

That makes a lot more sense and I looked it up and I'm not jacked or anything so If i cut like that I would just look frail and I don't go to a gym I have a pull up bar and dumbells and I do my shi at home so what could I do along with getting 10k steps every day?

Yeah dont listen to those retards, if possible go to the gym its the best thing next possible option HIIT

Also, should I hop on anything? I'm 6ft, 16, 158lbs I'm on tret and minocyline and benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin for my acne and I've been lifting consistantly for like 1 month, should I cycle anything or just chill for now?

Theres two paths u either hop on and blast a test base + hgh and an ai like anastrozole or the natty route like me and try to reach ur natty potential but techinically be healthier than if u did roids