u/AdeptnessNo6161

Hello,

I did a lot of research and found that the perfect length to bulk was for 2lbs/month for 5 months for muscle increase, but I was wondering what the perfect cut length would be and the lbs lost during that. For example, I’ve had sources show that a 1lbs a week for 5 weeks is the best so you increase 5lbs, and some say 8 weeks. Obviously, the five week one sounds better as you net gain 5lbs muscle mass, but would you be more body fat? What’s the best rate?

For context, the question specifically targets starting the bulk at 12% body fat and the cut ending at 11-12% body fat again.

Hello,

I did a lot of research and found that the perfect length to bulk was for 2lbs/month for 5 months for muscle increase, but I was wondering what the perfect cut length would be and the lbs lost during that. For example, I’ve had sources show that a 1lbs a week for 5 weeks is the best so you increase 5lbs, and some say 8 weeks. Obviously, the five week one sounds better as you net gain 5lbs muscle mass, but would you be more body fat? What’s the best rate?

For context, the question specifically targets starting the bulk at 12% body fat and the cut ending at 11-12% body fat again.