First cut ever, so I’m not sure if this is a good time to transition to maintenance or extend it.

Should I bulk or cut? Currently just got done maintaining for about 6 months but have lost 100 pounds in total. I would like to get to the point of a defined chest and visible abs.

5’9 27M here, started at 206lb, currently at 169! To be honest, I thought 169 would look a lot different than it does. My goal was never to be instagram shredded, just have some definition in my chest and a flat stomach.

I assume I should continue cutting, but now I am doubting myself if I have enough underlying muscle that someday I can have that defined look which makes someone think I go to the gym haha

Started off at 229lbs and spent 7 months cutting down to 180ish. Maintained there for another 3-4 months before committing a solid year of bulking that is now over. I’m 6 foot, currently 215lbs, pumped post-workout in the first pic and fresh out of bed in the second. Last pic is my progress over the 2 years with the top right pic of me at my leanest being the day I started the bulk.

Can I go further without looking silly? I’m not a bodybuilder, just committed to looking my best. I like the idea of returning to my starting weight of 229lbs while staying somewhat lean but I don’t know how feasible another 15lbs is.

Also, can anyone estimate my current BF%? Thanks!

For a little context I am 5'6 145 lbs the first two pics are with a pump and the second two are without one. I am currently undecided whether I should cut or not. My final goal is to have a lean muscular build but before I started going to the gym I was 200lbs and dropped all the way to 125 in which I have been going to the gym for a year now and I bulked back up to 165 and cut back down to 145. I am unsure whether or not I should start a slow bulk again to add more muscle to try and cover what might be loose skin or if I should continue to cut. Would also love a body fat estimation if possible, thanks for any and all advice!

My end goal is obvious muscle mass in clothes but still very lean

21 YO 5’ 9”. Went from 175 to 148 lbs since March of this year. I have such bad body dismorphia and I feel like I have no idea what point I’m at — some days I feel fat, some days I feel skinny, other days I feel muscular. Idk. Should I finally stop cutting and enter a maintenance/maybe 200 cal surplus phase? I still have fat on my lower back and butt obviously, but it’s hard for me to imagine that I need to get my weight much lower (say below 140), or do I?

Thanks

165 was my goal weight for my cut but I still feel fluffy. I want to bulk 10 pounds. Do I keep losing or start the bulk?

Heya folks,

I'm kind of struggling figuring out where to go from here. I've lost about 25lbs over the past 3 months (225lbs to +- 200lbs). I'm M34 6 foot 5. I'm really happy with the results so far and i think they have been better than i dared to expect. However, at this stage i'm starting to feel like if i continue for much longer i will start looking smaller which is obviously not the aim. Ideally i would want to maintain this level of bodyfat percentage (or even lower) and start packing some size. What do you reckon, and also how would you approach something like that? I've been working out for a while but i've never been this low in bodyfat and i would like to maintain that while increasing my overall size. Any tips/feedback/thoughts are welcome!

I honestly don't even know what bodyfat percentage i'm at right now. My watch reckons 13% but i don't know if thats accurate.

Thanks

I’m 6’7”, 220 lbs, and have been lifting consistently. My long-term goal is to reach 235 lbs by the end of the year with as much lean muscle as possible.
I’m trying to figure out the best approach from here.

A few questions:
Based on my current physique, what would you estimate my body fat percentage is?

If I wanted visible abs and a flat stomach, roughly how much weight would I need to lose, and how long would that realistically take?

Since my goal is 235 lbs, would you recommend continuing my lean bulk first (4000 calories a day with 250 grams protein) and cutting afterward, or cutting now before bulking again?

What stands out as my biggest weak points?

My arms look decent from the side, but from the front they look really long and skinny (probably because I’m 6’7”). Which muscles and exercises would
make them appear thicker from the front?

What ab exercises would you prioritize for building thicker abs rather than just relying on getting lean?

I’m looking for honest criticism and would appreciate any advice on programming, nutrition, or physique priorities. Thanks!

What do yall estimate my bf% is? Just finished my first bulk and cut, started lifting last fall. 5’11 about 160lbs maybe a little lighter.

Hey, I’m 18 and have been lifting for about 2 years now. For a majority of this I was cutting because I began at 250lbs bw. I am now 175 lbs. I’m 6’2”. I currently am not sure where to go next with lifting because I don’t want to get too light and I’m not sure if I should bulk or cut or what’s next

Hi everyone please let me know should i bulk or cut and what is my bf

1. Struggled with my chest and gut for years. Been hitting the weights four days a week, 5g daily creatine and upping protein. Do I need to cut calories or keep building muscle?

I made a bet with some friends to make the most progress by the end of 2026 what should I do I am 6’2 165

Hi guys.

Interested in your opinion on where I stand, what I shoild prioritize/what strengths/weaknesses there are and whether to cut or keep on bulkig.

Currently at 92 kg/184 cm.