Should you bulk or cut first? Or should you try body recomposition? (Build muscle and lose fat at the same time). In this video I discuss whether you should for bulking and cutting, or maintenance calories / body recomposition. We’ll talk about who should go for a calorie surplus, calorie deficit, or maintenance calories. This will also apply to people who are “skinny fat.” The decision to bulk or cut will depend on your body fat percentage relative to the ideal body fat percentage. I’ll explain the optimal body fat percentage and the pros and cons of lower and higher body fat. I’ll also touch on rates of weight gain/loss for lean bulking and minicuts, and how to build muscle and burn fat at the same time if your goal is recomp. ------------------------------- Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: https://www.massmember.com/a/2147986175/LwzhWs82 (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it) ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/ PODCAST (Swole Radio): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/swole-radio/id1492784385 ------------------------------- About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012. ------------------------------- Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video. ------------------------------- #BulkOrCut #BodyRecomposition #OptimalBodyFatPercentage