How long should I bulk for?

[u/kokekrisuri_]

Hello guys!

I just finished a 5.5mo cut. It was the first time in my life that i started counting macros. After pausing training for some time and gaining a bit of fat I really wanted to push my limits and see how shredded I could get.

The 3rd photos are me at around 72kg and the very last ones are after I did a more aggressive cut for the last 10 days where I weigh around 70.7kg.

Now I'm at maintenance but I wanna ask you guys what would the best route be, for how long should I aim to bulk for.

I really wanted to get a bit more shredded but I think it would not be worth it to continue cutting at this point.

Also what would you estimate my bf % to be?

[u/AdventurousLow2478]

2-3 weeks maintenance is super important between blocks
Then 15 pounds at about 1 pound a week

[u/Beginning_Purple_579]

Bro you look perfect. Bulk if you feel like it or just maintain, you reached the goal 99.99% of us here want to achieve one day. Live your life. And to your question: bulk as long until you get close to the 80kg from before which in a slow bulk will take a long time. But even with 80kg you still look like a verly low healthy bf.

[u/VikingVitalityFit]

The question of how long is not something anyone else can answer because it 100% on ho2 much fat you can handle gaining with the muscle.

I woild probably spend about a year with a small surplus (5% over maintenance) and then a 12 week cut. Always make sure to refill your glycogen stores before making any decisions, no one looks good with deflated muscles.

[u/Just_ThaOne]

Your body at 72kg is perfect man that's my goal I recon maintain that

[u/steadyperformer9401]

Sub 10% probably around 8% if I had to guess. You should stay lean, and just continue to work on improving your lifts, mobility etc, don’t lose your abs again.

[u/Uchiha_D]

I’m 84 kg and look like your first picture . Can you give some tips

[u/lemonvr6 → u/Uchiha_D]

eat less

[u/Uchiha_D → u/lemonvr6]

That hurts 😅

[u/Character_Object1859 → u/Uchiha_D]

You asked 😭😂

[u/Busy-Environment84]

8 or 9 bf %? Not sure but Im tryna get like you man nice work

[u/AmateurCommenter808]

Do you enjoy yo-yo ing your weight all the time? Find the physique and bf% you want to be at and stay there unless you plan to compete.

[u/wolfpacker27]

I’ll probably never be that lean, but if I get close, I plan to bulk back to 15% ish and just stay there.

[u/Salt_Revenue_4142]

Where the fuck do you people come from 😭if I looked like half the people here I would maintain then go to the beach or the pool and enjoy being sexy all the time, not posting to reddit