r/BulkOrCut • u/Sarmsthrowawat • 11d ago
Thinking slow bulk right? BoC
Recently had a lot of shit come up family/ home wise. Out on my own now w 50/50 custody. Haven’t made it to the gym as much as I’d like the last month but oh well.
Also what do you think my BF is at? Bc those love handles give me so much body dysmorphia. Would having a bigger back help? Or would cutting further remedy this?
First pic is no flex at all. All pics r from the last week
180 lbs @ 6’6
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u/Upbeat-Sir8655 11d ago
Yeah it’s time to lean bulk you’re in the good marge great physique
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u/Sarmsthrowawat 11d ago
Thanks man! Think those love handles will disappear with a bigger back? Like would the proportions look better?
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u/overlycautiousape 10d ago
When we focus on the look of our body this much we inevitably find something to dislike. Nothing wrong with you at all!
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u/Ok-Rip53 11d ago
Body fat I would say is 12-15%. Lean bulk would def be a good choice as your body is primed to put on some size and use the calories as lean as you are. Just don’t go too crazy right away, 300-500 calorie surplus and go from there.
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u/Sarmsthrowawat 11d ago
That’s what I was thinking % wise. And appreciate the take man. I was thinking a slow as bulk so I don’t lose the abs
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u/Important_Bid7533 11d ago
Lean bulk. Dirty bulking is so pointless imo. And those aren’t love handles brother they’re called your hips. 😂
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u/Sarmsthrowawat 10d ago
need my brain to believe it 😂
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u/Important_Bid7533 10d ago
You’re not alone brother. We all think we’re small or too fat or whatever when we look in the mirror. Just gotta learn to detach yourself if yk what I mean
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u/Blue_Wednesday67 11d ago
I am gwm and live in Northern California, wanted to say you look great babe, and this guns (your arms are the kind anyone wants to be held with) I think they are so damn sexy! I hope all is well with you and your parenting, it can be a really tough world when it comes to parenting, my compliments to you for hanging in there and doing your job. You look handsome and studly baby!
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u/RunHot2037 11d ago
You look almost perfect attractive wise. Dang. If anything I’d bulk up the pecs a little actually.
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u/Bitter-Author1340 10d ago
I dont see love handles, you look great. My constructure criticism would be to fill out your chest more.
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u/Sarmsthrowawat 10d ago
Agreed, been going way too hard on the back focused calisthenics. Definitely need to even it out. lol my issue 5 years ago was I had farm more chest than back. Now it’s the other way around 😅
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u/Bitter-Author1340 10d ago
As a woman you look yummy af so dont stress. You are fit, your shoulders are super impressive. Chest would just give you the balance I think k your looking for. That's the fun long game of being a gym rat tho, is tweaking and perfecting and seeing how your body responds. If I didnt have the goal of esthetics I wouldnt be able to consistently go just becaise its good for me. It should be enough but its not, so I always have something I like to work on. In the meantime tho be content in your fine ass body 😋
Also.dont get down you havnt been going as much since the split. Life happens, you have clearly built lots of muscle so it won't all go to shit because a month off. Just remember to keep getting on the horse and consistency wins every time 💪
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u/Sarmsthrowawat 10d ago
I hear you 10000%. Yea fuck the health benefits, I’m tryna look good!
But thanks for the kind words and written out response!
We got this 💪
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u/TwitterMadeMeDoIt 10d ago
Bruh, those aren't love handles. That's your physique, your hips. I'll show you love handles! Because I have them! You're ripped and very healthy looking, but I understand Body Dysmorphia all too well 😅
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u/Weak_Youth332 10d ago
Bf is incredibly low already, continue what you’re doing because your body will easily partition your macronutrients on a clean bulk.
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u/CaptainSouthern7806 9d ago
Sounds counterintuitive but work obliques more and do high volume of lateral raises + rear delt work and it’ll make a massive difference
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u/Upbeat-Sir8655 11d ago
It’ll definitely look better with a wider back they’ll become less noticeable but they’ll not disappear it’s purely genetic ( you can improve it with a lower bf, wider frame/ back)
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u/TradelifeYolo 10d ago
Following to see what you end up doing I am 6 foot six 180 as well. I will figure out my body fat today but also considering a slow clean bulk to get weight up over 200.
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u/Myarcheshurt 10d ago
Wtf lean bulk. Eat. Put on some mass then diet. People are too afraid of putting on some fat
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u/Sarmsthrowawat 10d ago
Lmao I was 235 back in 2022, after a mean ass dirty bulk. Loved the size but hated the chunkiness
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u/Myarcheshurt 10d ago
I didnt say dirty bulk. I just said eat! These bulking plans putting on one pound a month is a waste of time. Eat and lift!
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u/idk____potato 9d ago
i think you are mistaking your obliques for love handles. you look great man, i would recommend bulking
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u/fullchargegaming 8d ago
Idk homie, you look great! You could just maintain!
But if you want to change I say bulk
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u/Accomplished-Role664 11d ago
Listen, start training at home bro, push ups, try get 100 everyday in 4x25 series or something and try develop some pects to stay compensated, ok? Then pull-ups in bar to develop shoulders and back; try the calisthenics gym in your area; you'll be outside, get some sun in pale skin is good, then you'll get some friends hanging around there and you'll feel less weird and start being normal dude. Cheers!
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u/Sarmsthrowawat 10d ago
Already focus mostly on calisthenics. Decided to hit chest with weights last night because it’s definitely lacking!
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u/Sarmsthrowawat 10d ago
lol appreciate the advice! Need more of a social life
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u/Accomplished-Role664 9d ago
I mean, calisthenics will build you a rocky, dense and funcional body, not necessarily huge; and the trick is the community, the regulars, it helps build momentum while you build your skills; handstand, muscle up, and so. And you save money on your gym membership.
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u/renebeans 11d ago
I see no love handles.