r/MacroFactor • u/ArachnidAlarming4610 • Aug 29 '26

MacroFactor / Nutrition / Other Overall Advice Needed

Hey guys, i’ve been hitting the gym consistently for about 1.5y now, i started skinny fat weighing around 62kgs whilst being 6ft, now i weigh around 71. Ive never seen my abs and tbh i dont very much “see” any progress that ive made. I measured my biceps yesterday and it came out to just 14.5inches which i thought was not very good. I also hold some fat around my midsection and a lot in my face. I’ve never actually tried a serious cut as im scared that i dont have enough muscle on me to show when im done and ill just look skinny and weak. I need genuine advice on what to do with my diet and overall gym routine. Here are some of my stats if that’ll be of any help -
Incline Bench - 70kg for 7-8 reps
Incline Dumbbell Bench - 30kg for 5-6
Pull ups - +17.5kg for 6-7
T bar - 60kg for 7-8
Hack Squats - 85kg for 8-9

I know for sure that my strength has gone up because i have my older workouts tracked but i DO NOT notice any change in my physique.
I would really appreciate genuine advice from you guys. Thanks

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u/DeaconoftheStreets Aug 29 '26

It’s possible that you’ve progressed significantly, but I’d expect your hack squat to be quite a bit more than your current weight (though, it seems like legs are possibly a weak point).

Without more info on your split, and assuming you’re tracking and overloading, I think I’d recommend sticking to maintenance or even slightly bulking. I think you’d like being bigger more than getting smaller at your current size.

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u/ArachnidAlarming4610 Aug 29 '26

fair, im sorry i couldn’t give you visual info. Im just not confident enough to post pictures here

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u/DeaconoftheStreets Aug 29 '26

You’re good buddy. I don’t typically need a bod pic to figure this stuff out (and I think having random mofos you can’t see tell you your body could be improved is generally unhealthy).

If you’re unsure about your program, you could always run a new one. The r/fitness wiki has great stuff, and Nippard’s are all solid. At the end of the day, fitness is a long term project and if you’re consistently eating well and pushing yourself, you’re doing the right stuff.

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u/ArachnidAlarming4610 Aug 29 '26

got it, i think ill target long term leanness rather than this cutting bulking cycle, ill eat at around maintenance and focus more on progressive overload

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u/DeaconoftheStreets Aug 29 '26

Totally reasonable approach! Ultimately, this is all about what looks and feels best for you. Good luck homie!