Lean bulk or bulk/cut

[trainlikeafreak]

what do you prefer?? I have tried both but am yet undecided as to what i prefer. At this stage probably a lean bulk but not too lean as I want to feel strong and have enough calories to grow etc if you know what i mean. some guys like to get real big (fat) and then shred it off 12-20 weeks off and still manage to come in shredded.

[weener lad]

If your a natty I would suggest the lean bulk. Too much muscle is lost if you blow out and have to diet back down a long way.

[trainlikeafreak]

If your a natty I would suggest the lean bulk. Too much muscle is lost if you blow out and have to diet back down a long way.

yeah i agree and yeah the guys that eat big and get huge/fat are not nattys. how lean do you like to stay?

[crazyfacials]

question for WL...you say when you cut you don't count cals you just eat clean and cut out sauces...what do you do when you lean bulk bro?

[weener lad]

TRainlikeafreak & Crazy

TLAF: If I know I'm getting back up on stage with 6-12 months I stay at around 10% BF. Makes it nice and easy to drop down and I have found my condition is a shit load better for it. Other up side is keeping more carbs in and being a to function as a normal human :pfft: At the moment because I'm not getting back on stage till 2013 I'm adjusting things to see how I can maintain without worrying.

Crazy: I do much of the same as when dieting except my portion sizes are slightly bigger and I make sure to have at least one full day a week of eating and drinking whatever I want. Plus I don't turn down shit food (lollies/choc) on the odd occasions I'm offered it (don't have a sweet tooth due to growing up in a dairy). If at any stage it seems like my BF is increasing to much I cut back on the extras a little bit and throw in some morning walks.

It's all moderation and understanding how your body reacts to certain foods. Also I'm a big believer in having a life and not letting the sport control it.

[Riccardo]

Well you can't bulk and cut naturally at the same time so even if you "lean bulk" you will still have to cut to some extent. I think the question you are asking is how much fat do people usually put on in the "off season" the answer to which I believe ~12-15% would be optimal for a natural guy.

[trainlikeafreak]

TRainlikeafreak & Crazy

TLAF: If I know I'm getting back up on stage with 6-12 months I stay at around 10% BF. Makes it nice and easy to drop down and I have found my condition is a shit load better for it. Other up side is keeping more carbs in and being a to function as a normal human :pfft: At the moment because I'm not getting back on stage till 2013 I'm adjusting things to see how I can maintain without worrying.

Crazy: I do much of the same as when dieting except my portion sizes are slightly bigger and I make sure to have at least one full day a week of eating and drinking whatever I want. Plus I don't turn down shit food (lollies/choc) on the odd occasions I'm offered it (don't have a sweet tooth due to growing up in a dairy). If at any stage it seems like my BF is increasing to much I cut back on the extras a little bit and throw in some morning walks.

It's all moderation and understanding how your body reacts to certain foods. Also I'm a big believer in having a life and not letting the sport control it.

a bit off topic but what sauces do ya use? haha.

also how does your body react to a full cheat day? i usually have only one meal but a few mates have a full day

[weener lad]

a bit off topic but what sauces do ya use? haha.

also how does your body react to a full cheat day? i usually have only one meal but a few mates have a full day

BBQ, mayo ect by sauces I'm basically saying cut the added extras out.

Depends what it is if it's Thai or something no worries but a BK Dbl whopper will vacate the building pretty quick. So I try and keep it all down with copious amounts of booze.

[pyro]

a bit off topic but what sauces do ya use? haha.

also how does your body react to a full cheat day? i usually have only one meal but a few mates have a full day

BBQ, mayo ect by sauces I'm basically saying cut the added extras out.

Depends what it is if it's Thai or something no worries but a BK Dbl whopper will vacate the building pretty quick. So I try and keep it all down with copious amounts of booze.

LOL nice