Should i cut or bulk?

[SoCalguy1991]

Hey guys. 190 pounds here and 5’9. Was hoping to get some opinions on my body if you think I’m big or small. Was wondering if you think I should continue to bulk or start cutting weight. I think I look better with a shirt on at this weight and would like to put on another 5-10 pounds of muscle before cutting but want some opinions in general for what to work on. Thanks! And yes my thighs have always been huge haha

 

[1178303]

You look great already. You could bulk up and then cut in time for next summer. If you want thinner thighs, I’m sure that’s possible.

 

[mikelepirate]

look great bud, look like a rugby player
nex pics as your 1st one without hand down and a back one

 

[Varsity Adam]

I think you should keep bulking, it looks like cutting will be easier once you have more mass. Keep at it!

 

[DSF140]

It really depends on what your goal is... bigger size or muscle definition. And then there's the concept of proportion.

 

[mega30mega]

Don't complain about your thighs lol, I wish mine were thick as yours

 

[twoton]

Looks pretty good. Good sized shoulders, biceps are big enough for whatever.
I'd work on developing a stronger, more muscular core before you cut. Squats, deadlifts, overhead presses--basically anything that engages your whole body. Then cut.

Personally, I've been waiting for the right time to cut for about 12 years and never quite seem to get there.

 

[nokia88]

I would create some mass on your chest. Your arms and shoulders look really good, much bigger then your chest. Could be a bad picture.

 

[Gj816]

I agree with @twoton, work on your core and maybe your pecs. Looking good.

 

[Barberseville]

Keep bulking. Your arms are awesome.

 

[4357]

I think you need to work on

Your housekeeping!

 

[Giacomo cavernosa]

I’m your height. I used to be 190. I was 205 at one point. You should be cutting. People our height shouldn’t really be 190. You will actually look way bigger if you lose 20lbs. I’m 170 now. I look better and feel better. Plus 5-10lbs of muscle would take at least a year to put on under optimal conditions. But if your goal isn’t aesthetics, I was definitely stronger when I was fat. So do what makes you happy. That’s the only way you’ll stick with it

 

[SoCalguy1991]

So you guys are telling me to cut and bulk lol. Which one is it??

 

[shrevela]

So you guys are telling me to cut and bulk lol. Which one is it??

You're in the body fat range where you look better with with a shirt on. If you wear a lot of fitted shirts or tank tops I would definitely cut because your body fat levels is above 15%.

 

[Hangoutnaked]

I’m your height. I used to be 190. I was 205 at one point. You should be cutting. People our hei . ght shouldn’t really be 190. You will actually look way bigger if you lose 20lbs. I’m 170 now. I look better and feel better. Plus 5-10lbs of muscle would take at least a year to put on under optimal conditions. But if your goal isn’t aesthetics, I was definitely stronger when I was fat. So do what makes you happy. That’s the only way you’ll stick with it

"What makes you happy."Spot on!
I prefer beefy muscular looks over cut looks
@SoCalguy1991 I'd bulk

 

[SoCalguy1991]

You're in the body fat range where you look better with with a shirt on. If you wear a lot of fitted shirts or tank tops I would definitely cut because your body fat levels is above 15%.

Ahh makes sense. So you wouldn’t recommend wearing fitted shirts until I cut but in general look more bulky with regular shirts.

 

[DSF140]

@SoCalguy1991 , your most recent pic shows that you have a pretty damn good build. If you were to cut to get your bodyfat level below 15%, you'd look fine as fuck, simply because the drop from your pecs to your waste, and then the flair out to your quads, would really stand out.
When you have a big gut, you need that much more bigger pecs and quads.

 

[SoCalguy1991]

I should just make a poll

 

[SoCalguy1991]

Or everyone just comment why and 1 for bulk and 2 for cut

 

[Giacomo cavernosa]

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You’ll look and feel better if you cut. I’m 5’9” also.
Here’s a pic of me at ~190 vs 170