To small to cut?

**xnotoriousx** · 08-13-2009, 11:49 PM

I'm not looking for attention. I'd just like to get some opinions from the guys here.

Do I have enough muscle to cut, or should I keep on bulking up?

I'm not after being a bodybuilder just a respectable looking physique... Hit me with it if you don't mind.

**xnotoriousx** · 08-13-2009, 11:50 PM

Legs

**jbm** · 08-14-2009, 12:10 AM

IMO! bulk up more... you look good bro...

**cfiler** · 08-14-2009, 12:27 AM

I'd definately focus on bulking up more, rather than cutting.

**Charger527** · 08-14-2009, 12:52 AM

Its really up to you mate, do you want to be bigger then you are now or more ripped?

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by Charger527

Its really up to you mate, do you want to be bigger then you are now or more ripped?

I'm not looking to be body building competitive big, just ripped at a respectable weight for my height.

I need to know opinions based on that. Do I have enough muscle to cut fat and get ripped up. Or do I need more muscle added before it'll look right?

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by jbm

IMO! bulk up more... you look good bro...

Originally Posted by cfiler

I'd definately focus on bulking up more, rather than cutting.

Yeah, you guys might be right... I want to start dropping my bf but not if there's not enough muscle for it to look good.

I'm getting so tired of waiting on the muscle to add up... I am leaning towards a cycle more and more now days...

**Charger527** · 08-14-2009, 05:16 AM

Will imo you could put on a few more kgs before cutting

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 08:08 AM

Thanks for your opinions.

**Reed** · 08-14-2009, 08:43 AM

Agreed with the others

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Reed

Agreed with the others

I don't always like the truth, but I always accept it...

It's crazy becuase I look in the mirror, and I feel big but it's just my self esteem that is big, not me.

Damn this shit takes forever lol....

What is a good weight for someone with my goals to hit before cutting to obtain 200lbs 9%? How much more weight would I have to put on considering I stay around my current bodyfat?

I'm aiming for something like this, even though i'm pretty sure my chest is genetically unable to obtain that shape.

How far am I from being able to get that?

**OH REALLY** · 08-14-2009, 10:26 AM

your beds to low to the grownd to cut

**Reed** · 08-14-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

I don't always like the truth, but I always accept it...

It's crazy becuase I look in the mirror, and I feel big but it's just my self esteem that is big, not me.

Damn this shit takes forever lol....

What is a good weight for someone with my goals to hit before cutting to obtain 200lbs 9%? How much more weight would I have to put on considering I stay around my current bodyfat?

I'm aiming for something like this, even though i'm pretty sure my chest is genetically unable to obtain that shape.

How far am I from being able to get that?

Honestly dude, you look bigger than that already. Maybe a little more chest and shave the body. Thats just me though

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 10:31 AM

Oh and reed, I know you've got all the props you can probably handle but i'm giving you more. You've done some amazing work to yourself and no question you had the best physique hands down at that competition... Nothing but respect from me bro... I think if you pursue a career in bodybuilding one day we'll see you among the elites.. Good luck man!

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by OH REALLY

your beds to low to the grownd to cut

rofl

what's up fellow cackalack

**IronReload04** · 08-14-2009, 10:38 AM

IF I were you, I would eat extremely clean, and extremely big. You will lose fat as you grow. take an hour walk first thing in the morning on an empty stomache on an incline treadmill on days you dont train. follow Iron Addicts Timed carb diet, accept add carbs after cardio and before/after lifting. eat lots and lots of protein. train with good form.

**ninesecz** · 08-14-2009, 11:12 AM

what do you mean by cut? there are a lot of people out there that when they got done "cutting' they would only be as defined as you are. you are at like 10%BF right now! how much more cutting are you planning on?

**IronReload04** · 08-14-2009, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by ninesecz

what do you mean by cut? there are a lot of people out there that when they got done "cutting' they would only be as defined as you are. you are at like 10%BF right now! how much more cutting are you planning on?

if you ask me, this cat just lacks musclemass, which is why he doesnt have shape. He see's himself and thinks he needs to cut.....BUt what we see that he doesnt, is that increased muscle mass will give him the shape he is after.

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by IronReload04

if you ask me, this cat just lacks musclemass, which is why he doesnt have shape. He see's himself and thinks he needs to cut.....BUt what we see that he doesnt, is that increased muscle mass will give him the shape he is after.

Yeah you're probably right bro... I'm after that sexy look, mens health type look. I was thinking I had enough on me to where if I cut now, i'll have that look, but I probably need atleast 5 more lbs of muscle. Probably looking at 6 more months of bulking... Another thing is I have the bad guts... Really bad stomach issues, smelly ass farts from heavy food intake and to top that i'm ecto. I have to take in 4kcals a day to gain around 1lb a week and that's with slim to no cardio. I'm just ready to be done but hey, nobody ever said it would be easy...

I see some of your guys dedication, and it helps me keep pushing... I got lucky when I tripped over this site...

Here's a pic from before I started. Close to 1 year ago.

**Phate** · 08-14-2009, 12:28 PM

what are your stats right now bro

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Phate

what are your stats right now bro

6'3
200
25y/o

Last bodyfat check was at 10.2% but I think it's gone up just a tad because I was slightly leaner when it was checked about a month back.

**irish_2003** · 08-14-2009, 12:52 PM

cut what?......i'd say u need 40lbs more naturally before u consider leaning out......with that u will gain some fat which will make your body produce more insulin one of the most anabolic hormones.....everyone is scared of fat, but i've found it to be a good thing.....

**Misery13** · 08-14-2009, 01:38 PM

bulk more than worry about your cuts...

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 01:46 PM

damn i'm feeling small LOL

**xnotoriousx** · 08-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by irish_2003

cut what?......i'd say u need 40lbs more naturally before u consider leaning out......

Not possible. I'm a positive thinker, but i'm also a realist.

4kcals CLEAN is the max my body can handle taking in a day, I just can't ****ing take anymore food in than that and those cals barely make me gain weight. From 185 to 200 now in almost a years time...

Not after the bodybuilder look. I was thinking a cut down to about 8.5/9% bf might give me that shape i'm looking for... The brad pitt fight club type body(super cliche), but if I don't have enough muscle now to get it, then I still have work to do...

I'm asking the boards opinion because I know yall don't sugar coat shit...

How many pounds of muscle do I need before I can cut and get that look?

Thanks for the help AR

**mrdude** · 08-14-2009, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

I'm not looking for attention. I'd just like to get some opinions from the guys here.

Do I have enough muscle to cut, or should I keep on bulking up?

I'm not after being a bodybuilder just a respectable looking physique... Hit me with it if you don't mind.

Hey man. You are in great shape. Bulk up if you want.

**Bojangles69** · 08-15-2009, 01:44 AM

JBM aint got shit

**jbm** · 08-15-2009, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by Bojangles69

JBM aint got shit

lololol! nice one Bo!!!!!

**lovbyts** · 08-15-2009, 02:08 AM

It all depends on your goals, you can cut up and look good.

**thai-lan** · 08-15-2009, 02:17 AM

lean bulk

**xnotoriousx** · 08-15-2009, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Bojangles69

JBM aint got shit

LOL

Think i'm going to cut... Starting monday.... It looks like i've got enough muscle to get that look to me, if I just drop some bf.

BG · 08-15-2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

I don't always like the truth, but I always accept it...

It's crazy becuase I look in the mirror, and I feel big but it's just my self esteem that is big, not me.

Damn this shit takes forever lol....

What is a good weight for someone with my goals to hit before cutting to obtain 200lbs 9%? How much more weight would I have to put on considering I stay around my current bodyfat?

I'm aiming for something like this, even though i'm pretty sure my chest is genetically unable to obtain that shape.

How far am I from being able to get that?

Why the fuc would you want to look like that for??

**jamyjamjr** · 08-15-2009, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by BG

Why the fuc would you want to look like that for??

well, the guys an olympic swimmer.. he's doing something right...

**xnotoriousx** · 08-15-2009, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by BG

Why the fuc would you want to look like that for??

If there was a vote from every women in the world on which man they thought was more sexy. Not counting the fame factor, just the body.

A guy with that body would win by a land slide vs any pro body builder in the history of the sport.

I'm after looking sexy to women, not men dude. No offence please.

**Jenseno9** · 08-15-2009, 01:29 PM

Well seeing that Michael Phelps isn't just A swimmer but the best one that has ever swam in water!

From what I'm picking up you aren't interested in Bodybuilding. I would suggest you check out www.crossfit.com for workouts and their message board for any questions.
http://www.board.crossfit.com/

Great progress in one year. I assume you are natty?

BG · 08-15-2009, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

If there was a vote from every women in the world on which man they thought was more sexy. Not counting the fame factor, just the body.

A guy with that body would win by a land slide vs any pro body builder in the history of the sport.

I'm after looking sexy to women, not men dude. No offence please.

lol having a little boys body won't get you women , your game will. If you trying to look like someone else to get girls I wouldn't worry about cutting so much.

**xnotoriousx** · 08-15-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Jenseno9

Well seeing that Michael Phelps isn't just A swimmer but the best one that has ever swam in water!

From what I'm picking up you aren't interested in Bodybuilding. I would suggest you check out www.crossfit.com for workouts and their message board for any questions.
http://www.board.crossfit.com/

Great progress in one year. I assume you are natty?

I had a test/decca cycle... My boy was tellin me how to do it, but I wanted to double check his advice and stumbled on this site... Got my a hole turned inside out by the kind gentleman here. Sold back the juice. From then, proceeded to slowly but surely find out how fitness is really achieved..

I've checked out those boards, none compare to the information and advice given on AR

**xnotoriousx** · 08-15-2009, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by BG

lol having a little boys body won't get you women , your game will. If you trying to look like someone else to get girls I wouldn't worry about cutting so much.

Don't be such a tool... I'm 3 years deep with the girl of my dreams.

I'm not insulting anyone that is huge, I think it looks awesome.

**Panzerfaust** · 08-15-2009, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

Don't be such a tool... I'm 3 years deep with the girl of my dreams.

I'm not insulting anyone that is huge, I think it looks awesome.

Then why state "I'm after looking sexy to women, not men dude."?

Does your woman not find you hot?

Bulk up, you are carrying litle bodyfat as it is. Your chest, Back and Calves need to be brought up. So in otherwords, BULK!

BG · 08-15-2009, 02:25 PM

Lmao , dont get your swimming trunks in a bunch I was just teasing you. I understand you got you girl now your trying to hold on to her, its all good. JK