CUTTING vs BULKING - Which One FIRST For Beginners?

As a beginner, should you cut or bulk first? Cutting and bulking has its uses, and both are necessary if you want to optimize your gains. Trying to do both at the same time can also create results, but typically not as effective as doing one or the other. So for beginners, which one should it be first? Cutting weight and burning fat or bulking to build muscle and get stronger? Well, I have an opinion on such a matter!

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[PictureFit]

Other good "beginner" topics?

[EternalyRandom]

I've been lifting for 25 years. My advice is BE SAFE! Use proper techniques, no playing, be mindful of your surroundings, and know your limitations. Don't worry about what other people may think. No one is looking at you. Take your time, rest between exercises. stay hydrated and eat well.

[StewartFletcher]

It all depends on where you start and where it is you want to go. I was skinny but fit when I first started lifting. I didn't want a six pack and defined arms, I wanted to be bigger and more imposing. I went for bulk because I started small and I wanted to be big. But if that's not your goal then you have to change that

[seboskater]

Watching this while eating ice cream. Bulking it is.

[DenisDM]

*Skinny person sees the thumbnail*
*Starts cutting*

[carlemilhejslet]

Warning! Comments are 60% it depends jokes.

[yasmeenm]

When I first started my fitness journey I cut fat the wrong way by severely restricting my calories and remaining sedentary. This left me “skinny fat” with no muscle or strength. I’ve been bulking now for about 8 months and it’s difficult for me because I do see the fat piling back on but I also see the muscle so I’m hoping when I go through my cutting cycle in about 3 months I’m going to reveal the body of my dreams 😍 until I start bulking again lol

[Rm]

I was 6”2 and underweight I got to 140lbs. I decided to bulk, eat more, gain atleast 5-10 lbs before working out regularly . I wanted to prevent injury as much as possible and I’m now at 167 and feel and look great so whatever works for people

[health-gadgets]

I think the best thing for most people is to eat at maintenance or slightly below it and put on muscle. With time everything with slowly sort itself out. Great video :D

[geange]

bro if i cut first i'll literally disappear 💀

[ernestobravo]

This channel should be called it depends...

[daltonfox]

Great video. I'm eating popcorn and jerky while watching, on a bulk. I started as a skinny hard gainer at 112 lbs 3 years ago, I am now 150 lbs in a lean bulk. The majority of lean mass came from the last 6 months though as I learned I wasn't eating enough protein. I am training a few of my other incredibly skinny friends now, but I would agree with you and say cutting is best for anyone who is new and unmotivated or alone in their training.

[MahdSani]

When I first started lifting a year ago I was a bit overweight so I decided to cut first but my goal was not to lose wait and look skinny but lose weight and maintain muscle. For beginners like me I would definetly recommend cutting first. Lift weights and stay on a calorie deficit of about 3-500 calories if you go below that you might lose muscle as well so its important not to starve yourself either. I've been doing this for about a year now and Ive seen amazing results which keeps me motivated. Heck I even have a six pack now and I didn't even dream of getting a six pack. Just remember you cant see results overnight, you have to stay consistent and focus on you're diet aswell. Diet is 70% exercise is 30%. Just keep grinding and you can do it too!

[ivorwwe]

“It depends” most disappointing answer ever

[alihawater]

Or u could just cut one day and bulk the other. I call it culk.





Or but

[Jackscalfani]

OK, pros and cons

Cutting:
Pros:
Aesthetics
Easier to do when you start
Cons:
You have to eat less
You can't eat favorite foods

Bulking:
Pros:
You are strong
You get a boost at the start
Cons:
Most people associate abs with strength
You need to spend much money on food

[achilleswolf]

I like the idea of getting good form first, learning the exercises, and managing time without focusing on how big you are getting in the first few weeks.

[evealehkz]

I have been doing both. I focus on cutting for some time and slowly graduate to bulking then gradually go back to cutting for 2 weeks and regressing back to bulking for another 3 weeks. The results have been amazing and I'm only 6 months (after doing this for a year) taking a 3 month break from the cycle after having had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I am not doing much ab work these days but it has helped me focus on the cycle and it has both kept me going and coming back for more!! I'm still losing weight but not forfeiting my gains. One feeds the other.

[Hreter]

I really like your channel. It's well researched, well explained and, most importantly, you don't give easy answers and often reiterate whenever you're giving scientific information or just your opinion. Great work!

[martingutsch]

Really like the reasoning that cutting first allows you to work on your technique without feeling that you’re losing gains!