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Gym 8w
Is it better to be lighter, more aesthetic, and weaker, or heavier and stronger. Always found when I cut I miss being strong and when I gain I miss the aesthetic.
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Anonymous 8w

Don’t base it off others opinions it’s abt what you prefer and your values fuck other opinions

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Anonymous 8w

Both, be stronger and aesthetic. Steroids

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Anonymous 8w

If you’re cutting properly you can maintain your strength while being lean. I’ve been lifting for 5 years, and still consistently make slight progress on my lifts even during cuts.

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Anonymous 8w

Do both. Don't have aggressive bulks or cuts. Let your body fluxiate just a bit based on how relaxed/strict you wanna be

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 8w

Even then, I do very aggressive cuts and still maintain my strength. My usual program is 12-14 weeks in a slight surplus, then 3-4 weeks in a steep deficit to shave it off. I typically don’t lose any strength during these cuts.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 8w

I don't recommend this

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 8w

My “aggressive” cuts are still 2k calories lol, and I lose over 2 pounds a week while fulfilling all of my macros and micros and feel great. I’ve been doing this for awhile

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 8w

Thats nice. I still don't recommend this

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 8w

And whys that?

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 8w

It's not sustainable

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 8w

I don’t need to sustain fat loss anymore. The fattest I get is 17% at the peak of my bulks and it doesn’t take more than 4 weeks of cutting to get me lean. Sustainability is a concern for people who are looking for long term lifestyle changes, not for a bodybuilder who has experience and doesn’t need to do it for long.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 8w

You feel the need to bulk and cut in cycles. That means it's not sustainable. Hence not recommend

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 8w

I’m a bodybuilder and want to get physically bigger. How do you suggest I do so without bulking?

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