CUTTING vs BULKING - Which One FIRST For Beginners?

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  • 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
    @PictureFit  7 років тому +1652

    Other good "beginner" topics?

  • @EternalyRandom
    @EternalyRandom 7 років тому +2146

    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.

    • @shivmeister6756
      @shivmeister6756 3 роки тому +23

      @Islam and the life here after Very important. At least 1 minutes rest between sets

    • @SHAD0WKNITE
      @SHAD0WKNITE 3 роки тому +36

      Also dont grow an ego
      Your motivation should to be healthy and look better, not be stronger than everyone else and think of yourself as a god compared to others

    • @vlonetrendo
      @vlonetrendo 3 роки тому +13

      @@SHAD0WKNITE thats literally the reason im doing it

    • @SHAD0WKNITE
      @SHAD0WKNITE 3 роки тому +4

      @@vlonetrendo to have an ego? Or be healthy?

    • @vlonetrendo
      @vlonetrendo 3 роки тому +21

      @@SHAD0WKNITE to become god, speak to no one and become tje villain

  • @StewartFletcher
    @StewartFletcher 7 років тому +594

    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

    • @chrisgiulietti5181
      @chrisgiulietti5181 2 роки тому +10

      I’m skinny with a little muscle. I want to be bigger in certain areas but keep the 6 pack any ideas ?

    • @503chixo
      @503chixo 2 роки тому +39

      @@chrisgiulietti5181 I think you’ll have to bulk to get bigger and then cut to reveal abs later

    • @mnsog5249
      @mnsog5249 2 роки тому +4

      im skinny fat qhat do u think i shoudl do?

    • @izzida4661
      @izzida4661 2 роки тому +3

      @@503chixo im skinny fat 67 kg 5,8 should i cut or bulk?

    • @ryze9153
      @ryze9153 2 роки тому +7

      I'm the same way. Always been kinda skinny but in good shape. At a certain point I told myself "fuck being small and skinny, im tired of this". Basically I tried to gain as much weight as I could and lift as much weight as I could often. I definitely went for straight bulk starting a few years ago. The "shredded" kind of build looks better and is more visually appealing BUT more mass and bulk kind of strength looks more powerful. I just want brute strength, simple as that.

  • @seboskater
    @seboskater 7 років тому +6221

    Watching this while eating ice cream. Bulking it is.

  • @gumballsacerdote5234
    @gumballsacerdote5234 7 років тому +2114

    Hey (sorry for my bad english).

  • @davidnguyen8609
    @davidnguyen8609 7 років тому +2624

    Let me guess.
    It depends

    • @health-gadgets
      @health-gadgets 7 років тому +67

      It depends

    • @scarface910
      @scarface910 7 років тому +71

      Kaneki Ken I want a picture fit shirt that says "it depends"

    • @Max4Z
      @Max4Z 7 років тому +1

      AYYYY_no picturefit shirt idea. Shirt says "Am I natty, it depends"

    • @Avm371998
      @Avm371998 7 років тому

      Kaneki Ken no cutting is better

    • @gabrielmanalastas7680
      @gabrielmanalastas7680 7 років тому

      Kaneki Ken ?i?

  • @yasmeenm6435
    @yasmeenm6435 5 років тому +141

    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

    • @damiencaro1085
      @damiencaro1085 2 роки тому +4

      How’d the cut go?

    • @yasmeenm6435
      @yasmeenm6435 2 роки тому +17

      @@damiencaro1085 way better! I can definitely see more muscle tone. It honestly came down to adding in cardio 2x a week but increasing my protein intake and slightly reducing my calories. I naturally put on weight easily so I’m still a little soft but overall happy with my results :)

    • @sl3rpi-z-z932
      @sl3rpi-z-z932 Рік тому +5

      what's the status after 4 years?

    • @guydino.
      @guydino. 10 місяців тому

      @@sl3rpi-z-z932he won mr olympia

  • @health-gadgets
    @health-gadgets 7 років тому +1204

    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

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +150

      True, if only people are willing to wait for the results. Unfortunately, with so much marketing falsely advertising "SUPER FAST" results, patience is a lost virtue in fitness. I do think it's better to choose one or the other, so at least you know what to expect.

    • @shainas7296
      @shainas7296 7 років тому +5

      how long will it take to see results?

    • @chiyaboya
      @chiyaboya 7 років тому +53

      Shaina S It depends

    • @health-gadgets
      @health-gadgets 7 років тому +49

      Of course, you can if you're new to weightlifting.

    • @health-gadgets
      @health-gadgets 7 років тому +2

      it depends

  • @MahdSani
    @MahdSani 7 років тому +266

    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!

    • @iramak4195
      @iramak4195 6 років тому +1

      Question if you still have this account um so bulking is high calories, an cardio an lifting excessive, an cutting is low cal an exercise/ strength like lifting an stuff

    • @danhk96
      @danhk96 6 років тому +2

      Cutting is eating at a calorie deficit and bulking is eating at a calorie surplus. Training should be balanced accordingly. If you are cutting your training should be focused around trying to preserve as much muscle as possible and when you're bulking you should focus on building muscle mass. As far as cardio goes for bulking I honestly don't know (I'm rather new to this myself), but it surely doesn't make sense to cardio on a cut unless you balance your diet in such a way that you hit the deficit you want by doing cardio.

    • @nightsphenom7122
      @nightsphenom7122 5 років тому +3

      More like exercise is 70% and diet is 30%. You can eat really well but if you don’t exercise regularly or don’t use correct form. You got little to no results.

    • @danield8528
      @danield8528 5 років тому +3

      @@iramak4195 If you bulk, don't always do excessive amounts of cardio. You will lose muscle mass that way. Do 40/60 between cardio and lifting weights.
      Cutting is for people who are overweight. You have to lose it all to bulk. But, if you never worked out before and you aren't one of those people that went from cut to bulk to back to cutting and bulking, you can lose weight AND bulk at the same time, you just need to know the right workouts to do. It's just something that happens.
      Also avoid losing more than 2 pounds a week. That's not healthy, and you can mess with your body if you do. And if say you're like 300 pounds and want to lose a lot of weight, you will get loose skin. Avoid this by also filling those spots with doing weight training, as I told you already, and using cream and taking supplements. It'll still be loose, but not as noticable. Hoped this helped.

    • @danield8528
      @danield8528 5 років тому +1

      @@danhk96 it's gotta be a 40/60 balance basically.

  • @JCLA9
    @JCLA9 7 років тому +497

    I guess that... It depends

  • @Jackscalfani2
    @Jackscalfani2 5 років тому +137

    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

    • @kanroji6447
      @kanroji6447 5 років тому +5

      Ok I'll do bulking since I wanna be strong

    • @randomuser7010
      @randomuser7010 4 роки тому +5

      Nah shoulders arms and chest are most associated with strength

    • @aty4282
      @aty4282 4 роки тому +3

      @@kanroji6447 so bulking is better for beginners? I just wanna be strong too but not a fat cube tho.

    • @SiskoCisco
      @SiskoCisco 4 роки тому +3

      @@aty4282 bulking in my opinion is easiest, since theirs different ways to bulk, you can bulk the right way, dirty bulking, slow bulking etc. When it comes to cutting you're on a calorie deficit, which I think is hard for most people.

    • @aty4282
      @aty4282 4 роки тому

      @@SiskoCisco oh, okay. Thanks.

  • @R93m
    @R93m 3 роки тому +55

    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

  • @daltonfox6244
    @daltonfox6244 7 років тому +207

    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.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +9

      Awesome!

    • @LepicIsEpic
      @LepicIsEpic 2 роки тому +4

      Cool how old were you when you started?

  • @carlemilhejslet1844
    @carlemilhejslet1844 7 років тому +724

    Warning! Comments are 60% it depends jokes.

  • @Hreter
    @Hreter 3 роки тому +29

    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!

  • @DenisDM
    @DenisDM 6 років тому +827

    *Skinny person sees the thumbnail*
    *Starts cutting*

    • @danield8528
      @danield8528 5 років тому +158

      @@jasonk9293 He means that if you're slim already and look like a twig, you bulk. If you're a fat cow, you cut, then you have to bulk if you want to build a lot of muscle.

    • @lassi5423
      @lassi5423 5 років тому +12

      @@danield8528I liked your comment.

    • @danield8528
      @danield8528 5 років тому +3

      @@lassi5423 Lol thanks

    • @varadgauthankar
      @varadgauthankar 5 років тому +7

      @@lassi5423 i liked your comment.

    • @miguelhuerta4126
      @miguelhuerta4126 5 років тому +5

      @JoKeR r I liked your comment

  • @AndreInvests
    @AndreInvests 7 років тому +225

    It depends. Lean bulk and cut. Rinse and Repeat. Exactly how I do things and I still remain pretty lean all year round. I'm also doing a lean bulk series on my channel.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +38

      Looking jacked bro!

    • @AndreInvests
      @AndreInvests 7 років тому +9

      Thank you brother! Your videos are great and I enjoy watching them!

    • @nghannking
      @nghannking 7 років тому +5

      PMdre Fitness i was wondering when should i cut and when should i bulk? Im 170cm and 70kg and around 18% bodyfat but my muscles are not that visible, should i be on a cut so i can get more definition on my muscles? If so, if im on a cut does it mean i cant gain muscle while cutting?

    • @AndreInvests
      @AndreInvests 7 років тому +3

      You should slim down to 9%-10% body fat and see what you're working with muscle mass wise. Its hard to notice your gains or muscle definition when your body fat is high. You can gain muscle on a cut but you either would have to be a newbie lifter, "enhanced" lifter or be the case of muscle memory after a long hiatus (which has happened to me). If you're a natural experienced lifter you will have a hard time packing on muscle during a cut since your going to be in a caloric deficit. PictureFit has topics on this as well.

    • @nghannking
      @nghannking 7 років тому +2

      PMdre Fitness hmm so i guess i should just do cardio and diet and not lift much since i wont be able to gain muscle on a cut sadly

  • @ernestobravo4088
    @ernestobravo4088 7 років тому +378

    This channel should be called it depends...

  • @evealehkz3943
    @evealehkz3943 6 років тому +16

    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.

  • @alihawater8625
    @alihawater8625 7 років тому +807

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

  • @achilleswolf
    @achilleswolf 3 роки тому +46

    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.

  • @geange582
    @geange582 7 місяців тому +37

    bro if i cut first i'll literally disappear 💀

  • @ivorwwe3508
    @ivorwwe3508 4 роки тому +388

    “It depends” most disappointing answer ever

  • @lifepresenter4115
    @lifepresenter4115 7 років тому +21

    Do both- half to 1 hour of cardio early in the morning(HIIT is recommended, but not mandatory) and 1 and a half to 2 hours of weights in the afternoon/evening . Make sure you have about 1 to 2 days of rest per week. I do a high slow carb, medium protein ,low fat breakfast. Half carb, half protein lunch (again low fat), and a high protein low carb low fat dinner. Intermediate snacks would be either fruit, or oatmeal bars, but don't eat too much of them. You can have 1 cheatmeal per week(litteraly everything you want, but only one meal of 1 day for the whole week). Its tough but you get used to it after a week or so . works for me like a charm. And its really better to train two times a day for a shorter duration than to give it all you got at once in the end of the day in my opinion.also, I find the twice a day routine quite appealing, because you can make your exercises more intense because of the lower duration. I don't calorie count, I just calculate macros. My favourite cheatmeal would be a 150 gram pack of peanuts- simple, but I really crave fat after a week of low fat meals lol. And still its "good" fats.

  • @martingutsch6985
    @martingutsch6985 6 років тому +12

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

  • @Chan-ux7ej
    @Chan-ux7ej 7 років тому +5

    I remember being a subscriber of this channel for over a year, and your videos never disappoint

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +2

      Glad you've enjoyed it for so long!

  • @Rozjan98
    @Rozjan98 7 років тому +12

    Ive been on a cut for a while I'm 227 Ibs right now and I'm trying to hit 200 or less my BMR is 2150 and I eat about 2200-2300 thanks to your videos I understand more of what i should be doing and seeing results thank you♡

  • @WobblePizza
    @WobblePizza 3 роки тому +10

    Agree with this video. I will say though that one mistake I made was listening to the "cut to 10% before bulking" crowd. I ran into a lot of problems with this as a beginner, though now its normal to do it.

  • @SergiuHellDragoonHQ
    @SergiuHellDragoonHQ 5 років тому +181

    Really helpful mate. Thanks! :)

    • @samenglish6595
      @samenglish6595 3 роки тому

      love your videos bro

    • @jeremywatson9137
      @jeremywatson9137 3 роки тому

      Woah weird finding you here

    • @Jaericc
      @Jaericc 3 роки тому

      Love your tabs video bro I hope you're buff now

  • @MatiasStrengthCoach
    @MatiasStrengthCoach 7 років тому +184

    I have to disagree here. The newbie stage can be much more beneficial in terms of progressive overload and muscle growth when lean bulking or maintaining, and if a newbie starts off cutting muscle gains aren't gonna be that visible either cause the rate of muscle growth, although much faster than an advance lifter, won't be as noticable and the decrease in overall weight will make them feel skinnier.
    The newbie stage is great and not taking advantage by cutting is a waste in my opinion. I don't think one should ever bulk when begginer, cause it's usless fat gain, but a maintenance phase or slight surplus will do the trick, and they might even recomp very well at maintenance. Unless we're talking about a fat individual, maintenance would be the ideal.
    BTW I still don't think is necessary for a begginer to track calories, but if they where to do it this is my humble opinion. Cheers!

    • @toximan2008
      @toximan2008 7 років тому +13

      Performance Fitness I agree. As a beginner, one should focus on one thing at a time. Initially, that thing will be to become familiar with the lifts. Behavioral change takes time, and I would even recommend a beginner to not worry about drastically changing their initial diet too much from the get go. Trying to thrust yourself into a fitness-centered world will be overwhelming if someone does it all too quickly.
      Eat how you've been - which is probably to maintain - and simply put on mass. Once you get more experienced, then you can start worrying about the science of nutrition.
      One step at a time.

    • @MatiasStrengthCoach
      @MatiasStrengthCoach 7 років тому +1

      Totally!

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +22

      The newbie benefits are still there even in a cut and also still there when they decide to start bulking. It is a matter of potential limit, with factors such as myostatin in play. It's not simply because they haven't lift before.

    • @MatiasStrengthCoach
      @MatiasStrengthCoach 7 років тому +6

      I respect your opinion and you do have some valid points, still I recommed my athletes to keep doing what they are doing and slowly start changeing the quality of their foods before start thinking about calories, stuff like getting enough protein, limited amount of processed foods, quality veggies, etc. Then, maintenance will be a good place to start for recomping easily and getting strong

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +8

      If you're talking about athletes, then that's another matter. I wouldn't consider beginners athletes.

  • @MightySuki
    @MightySuki 7 років тому +599

    I would say bulk, newbie gains are magical. When i started i was skinny fat, so i did cut. Then i was just skinny and weak. newbie gains lost... then i did bulk but it was mehhh, not like those newbie gains that i could get.
    Skinny fat as i see it should bulk first.
    if you are really fat, you can cut first.
    Idk, i might be wrong, but that is what i saw on myself. 😁

    • @masonsmith5478
      @masonsmith5478 7 років тому +30

      Marko Šurbatović - Šuki "it depends"

    • @Max4Z
      @Max4Z 7 років тому +5

      Marko Šurbatović - Šuki what would consider as newbie, someone who's never touched any sort of weights before in their life, or ?

    • @MightySuki
      @MightySuki 7 років тому +13

      Max4Z Newbie gains are gains that you get from first time tuching weights and working out for about 4-6 months (someone might get more). Those gains are pure musscle, and it is rappid growth. 😁

    • @BatziiGaming
      @BatziiGaming 7 років тому +40

      Your newbie gains don't magically leave because you cut first. Your genetic potential is set from the start, when you begin your first bulk from a cut you'll still gain strength rapidly.

    • @MightySuki
      @MightySuki 7 років тому +1

      Batzii ATX Never got pure newbie gains. I talk about those gains when your body is not yet adapted to the stress of the weights. Never got those gains.
      I gained more muscle in 3rd year of lifting then in all other years. And that was when i channeged my workout system, so i got some boost from good programing.
      Eveybody is different. For me, if i was in caloric surplus in first few months up to a year i would be much bigger, that first adaptation would work so well with bulk. Damn.

  • @stoichioman9944
    @stoichioman9944 7 років тому +7

    When i first started working out i was at a mere 54 kg weight. I started working out using mass gainers and eating every one and a half hour. I started to gain weight and reached my peak weight of 75 kg. Afterwards i had the goal to shed as much fat as possible with minimum muscle loss. I am currently at 63 kg weight with a fairly decent muscle mass and a decent looking body. Never felt better.

  • @SageGR
    @SageGR 7 років тому +12

    Well, for skinny or skinny fat guys, I believe that (lean) bulking first is the best option. And my explanation to this is that having some more muscles on you, it's far easier to cut and therefore lose bodyfat. As for guys with higher bodyfat percentage, I think cutting first is better.

    • @denydharmawanthohir5325
      @denydharmawanthohir5325 7 років тому +1

      Sage GR yes i think so

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +5

      Good point on the added mass and fat loss. However, research is starting to show that the calorie burn difference isn't all too significant.

    • @Dantick09
      @Dantick09 7 років тому

      Sage GR There is no such thing as being "skinny fat" that is called being "weak"

    • @grumpyolddan
      @grumpyolddan 7 років тому +4

      Dantick09 ok hard ass

    • @Siennajs
      @Siennajs Рік тому

      @@Dantick09 skinny is weak tho.. like I'm so weak and I'm doing bulk

  • @PixelationMusic
    @PixelationMusic Рік тому +2

    This is the best video for beginners. When I first started working out a year ago I didn’t know what to do so I just started cutting while learning machines and free weight exercises. So many UA-cam channels get way too into a topic without actually answering anything. Thank you for actually having an answer!

  • @TheChrix1
    @TheChrix1 7 років тому +4

    I started with cutting and it was the best decision I could have made. I saw progress (fat loss) and gained some muscle. As many people did I started working out to look attractive for girls and they don't care whether or not you can bench a lot. The only thing they care about is the abs, which I got during my cut, so It kept me motivated and as I slowly stopped seeing gains I decided to bulk.

    • @neymadnessproductions5739
      @neymadnessproductions5739 Рік тому

      How long did it take u to see cutting results??

    • @Domestic224
      @Domestic224 Рік тому

      @@neymadnessproductions5739 usually about two months but its good to increase workout intensity because results slow down my friend

  • @vegasboxlive
    @vegasboxlive 6 років тому +1

    Omg this is exactly what I thought and I believe it to be the BEST opinion on a beginners Workout

  • @blueey2938
    @blueey2938 4 роки тому +6

    i Started 3 months ago as skinny fat (now i must say i was not THAT "fat"), the first thing i did was bulk and i couldn't be happier. I had gotten a bit bigger (mostly my pecs and shoulders) to the point where people i hadn't seen or a while were surprised and gained around 20 pounds in 2 months. At this point i didn't look so fragile and skinny anymore since i had "some" muscle (as much as you can get in just 2 months). For me it is honestly so motivating seeing growth first, now i can slowly cut for a good base before i really start ( and this time while looking more ripped ). Also i kinda fucked up my 3rd month because i made a mistake in my calories so nothing happened during that time.

    • @Siennajs
      @Siennajs Рік тому +1

      I'm on the same boat right now wish me luck 😷

  • @ethanwilson7444
    @ethanwilson7444 6 років тому +12

    I’m opting for a lighter bulk as I get into workout out regularly. My thought behind it was to ensure my body had everything it needs to grow and take advantage of the newbie gains and then keep steady once that tapers off.
    Or is that wishful thinking? I wasn’t even going to think about cutting until I felt like I had a substantial amount of muscle built.

  • @kr11y93
    @kr11y93 7 років тому +47

    from 53 to 59 kg in 6 weeks!

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +10

      Nice!

    • @billubarberurfbillujhaatu423
      @billubarberurfbillujhaatu423 7 років тому +5

      PictureFit bro i got from 53 to 5kg in 2 and a half weeks just by drinking banana peanut butter oats shake and eating as much as i can im normal not too skinny neither bulk

    • @hauge2090
      @hauge2090 7 років тому +32

      That's what i call a weightloss, you simply lost 48 kgs in 2 and a half weeks :O

    • @thecarriedcopper5012
      @thecarriedcopper5012 7 років тому +1

      Mads Christensen I think he meant 55....

    • @hauge2090
      @hauge2090 7 років тому +2

      Shogun Strike feel the irony

  • @firstnamelastname5540
    @firstnamelastname5540 7 місяців тому +1

    Think about it like this,
    Bulking
    Cons: Long term investment for your body, won’t see results soon, you get fat.
    Pros: When the dividends from your investment start paying off you will be glad you started bulking 💪🏼 . And eating whatever you want.
    Cutting
    Cons: Not recommended, if you want to get much stronger. Cut bad eating habits.
    Pros: Fastest way to get results, Body will look more “fit”

  • @florianw.5651
    @florianw.5651 7 років тому +86

    I am bulking all the time and still I don't get fat💪

    • @denydharmawanthohir5325
      @denydharmawanthohir5325 7 років тому +7

      Mr. Mackey your bulk is good aka leanbulk

    • @yourlocalhuman3526
      @yourlocalhuman3526 7 років тому

      Mr. Mackey same here

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +14

      Nice.

    • @nghannking
      @nghannking 7 років тому +7

      Mr. Mackey damn u have a high metabolism, i have a low metabolism so its easy for me to gain weight easily sadly, because i wanna cut

    • @Fire-dk4pi
      @Fire-dk4pi 6 років тому +1

      Mr. Mackey It depends.

  • @rauda3070
    @rauda3070 6 років тому +4

    2 years ago I began running and eating less and lost 70 pounds but on summer 2017 (weighing @148) I felt like adding some muscle would be about time, today I've been bulking for 5months and 3 weeks, (Dec 31st is my last day bulking) I've gained 30 pounds and I'm quite excited to lose 20 pounds to show my gains and feel more comfortable. By the way I'm 16

  • @sampritmajumdar4287
    @sampritmajumdar4287 7 років тому +8

    Been cutting from since when I started, seen amazing results for the first three months, thought might have kinda plateaued for the last month. But that's okay, don't wanna look too muscular anyway.

  • @OREO959
    @OREO959 7 років тому +1

    I haven't been watching your videos lately but I just caught up on a bunch and I love the content!!👍🏼 keep up the good work👍🏼

  • @doodelay
    @doodelay Рік тому +4

    Better idea: Cut first if you're chubby and bulk if you're skinny

  • @Thegamechat7
    @Thegamechat7 7 років тому +1

    Cut is the way to go, majority of people are Bulking and I love when people ask me what my regimen is. Motivates me more. Looking for the Bulking shred look.

  • @XAGR-hn3qt
    @XAGR-hn3qt 6 років тому +4

    I just started working out and I feel I’m gaining muscle really fast 😀

  • @wa54
    @wa54 11 місяців тому +2

    This is a nice confidence boost. I've been going to the gym for 5 months so far and have gone from 64Kg to 75kg and what has been mentioned in the video is what I have been doing minus the cut becuase I'd love to reach 80kg which would be 20kg heavier than what I was at uni 😂

  • @haymule
    @haymule 6 років тому +4

    Cut first by cardio, (boosts metabolism and endurance) then be able to bulk however you like in a less challenging aspect.

  • @leahfeli7254
    @leahfeli7254 3 роки тому

    i have been struggling with which one to do first, and this video was sooooo helpful! like a cutting or bulking for dummies! love this video so much

  • @kamevaartycho
    @kamevaartycho 7 років тому +102

    Let me guess....it depends

  • @GoldbergDaBoss
    @GoldbergDaBoss 6 років тому

    Love these videos! Working with my little sister right now and these are supper helpful to get her started!

  • @yunguangjin8728
    @yunguangjin8728 7 років тому +4

    I began on a bulking period and didn't really saw any muscles until 6-7 months so it really depends on if you want to show off your muscles early or later.

  • @jb175
    @jb175 6 років тому +1

    You've explained this better than anyone else on UA-cam thankyou I'm glad I've started cutting first 😂

  • @kurtkestell
    @kurtkestell 7 років тому +10

    Great advice, I love all of your videos. You could have mentioned that fat cells are their own endocrine gland (they can release estrogen which goes against trying to build muscle). Other hormones can be released by fat cells too but, in the case of building muscle, this would be the important one. Also, I am interested in what education you have as this career field interests me greatly! If there is a video mentioning this then please link it. Keep up with your video format, it is very easy to follow

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому

      I don't, but my background is Kinesiology.

  • @modernhubfitness2570
    @modernhubfitness2570 6 років тому

    very good! hopefully you will grow bigger and bigger as a channel

  • @Simon-tl4lw
    @Simon-tl4lw 7 років тому +34

    Let me guess it depends

  • @enviedshark6635
    @enviedshark6635 7 років тому

    I always love a good episode of ItDependsFit. I mean PictureFit.

  • @nnarcissminator3193
    @nnarcissminator3193 5 років тому +5

    Almost done with my bulk, went from 137 to 158 over the summer in 4 months, averaging 1 pound per week ish, gonna cut around 162

  • @sg_atb3209
    @sg_atb3209 10 місяців тому

    Bro thank you so much for making this video. Totally agree with everything you said. Good stuff

  • @shut-inneet9636
    @shut-inneet9636 7 років тому +37

    Let me guess... it depends?

  • @grousset
    @grousset 7 років тому +1

    I love the good old "It depends" :)
    Great Video man!

  • @hollowshadow1544
    @hollowshadow1544 5 років тому +8

    Here we go again with “it depends” just give a straight answer!

    • @theoneitself
      @theoneitself 4 роки тому

      Why so mad when a complete answer is given? The reason I like this channel is because of the science background precisely, I'll rather see a 5 minute video with proper reason than watching tons of 2 min video with guys just talking with their "own" experience.

    • @remy7663
      @remy7663 3 роки тому

      @@theoneitself some people don't really care why, although I do, I still think it's best to put the conclusion first, then explain why that is, so people uninterested why can just click off.

  • @maxpeel2027
    @maxpeel2027 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed the animation. Great style 👍🏻.

  • @aymensalmoun7517
    @aymensalmoun7517 7 років тому +19

    Me : What’s your name?
    PictureFit : it depends

    • @RomTavor
      @RomTavor 4 роки тому

      Aymen Salmoun it actually do depends - do you mean his YT name or his actual name? Or maybe his last name? It depends

  • @alexfergus7603
    @alexfergus7603 6 років тому

    I absolutely love that all these videos include "it depends"

  • @jamesoscar3083
    @jamesoscar3083 4 роки тому +8

    watching this in the middle of a desert island, dying of hunger and thirst,
    Cutting it is....

  • @lovindc2004
    @lovindc2004 7 років тому

    Thank u for all these wonderful video. All the information u share is greatly appreciated.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому

      Thanks for your kind words!

  • @hansmaulwurf8178
    @hansmaulwurf8178 7 років тому +13

    You did not mention the effect body fat has on testosterone. I read that reducing fat (let's say from 20% to 12%) gives you more testosterone, which results in more muscle gains. True or bullshit?

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +13

      Insignificant in the big picture.

    • @vitbarton7067
      @vitbarton7067 7 років тому +1

      Well if you are talking in these numbers (20% body fat are not very fat people...) it is insignificant, but with obese individuals the transformation of testosterone into estrogen is a real issue (and yes it happens in fat tissue) which leads to "man boobs" and other issues

    • @ictyyz
      @ictyyz 7 років тому

      Keep your cholesterol levels In a healthy range and your test leaves should be good.

    • @mell1657
      @mell1657 6 років тому

      I read that low body fat levels also decrease testosterone significally

  • @thebritfix
    @thebritfix 7 років тому

    Once again, I love your channel! And I agree, from experience guys.. Cut first then bulk. My video suggestion is for you to do a "beginner vegan weight loss Or bulking video"

  • @bremcurt9514
    @bremcurt9514 7 років тому +104

    Yay! Other picturefit video for beginners!
    -ALongSkinnyNerd

    • @doof.1
      @doof.1 7 років тому +4

      MultiGreenman123 Who has time for that though? I can’t eat food for a whole eight hours a day.

    • @bajsmannenstorpung510
      @bajsmannenstorpung510 7 років тому

      Then this video doesn't apply to you, sadly.
      As a long skinny person you need to eat a LOT. Not bulking first would be stupid in your case. In fact, anyone would experience better results if they bulked first, but as implied in the video, you gotta get things right. (Motivation, technique etc).
      Anyways, if you're 6'4" and male and weigh like 160lbs, make sure you eat like 6000kcal a day during the newbie phase. The "eat 3500 calories a day to gain weight" online calculators don't apply to you.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +9

      Yep, as Bajsmannen said, you fall into the hard-gainer category. Focus should be bulk first. Even agreed to an extent on bulking first if some of the more important factors are in order. Then again, we're treading away from the "beginner" aspect of the video.

    • @jonte882
      @jonte882 7 років тому +2

      Bajsmannen Storpung hahaha han sa "som bajsmannen sa..." skoj

    • @bremcurt9514
      @bremcurt9514 7 років тому

      Thank you guys so much!

  • @wagecuckwojak2394
    @wagecuckwojak2394 6 років тому

    Im cutting right now, your video helped with What i should do next, Well Done!

  • @orderofscribes
    @orderofscribes 7 років тому +39

    Is there a problem with neither cutting nor bulking but just eating as much food that is needed and working out

    • @anonymouse8935
      @anonymouse8935 7 років тому +8

      360nohope that's bulking

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +14

      Nothing wrong with it.

    • @Bamiyanbigasf
      @Bamiyanbigasf 6 років тому +2

      Your sorta doing both your intaking your average calorie intake while also burning some your gonna lose fat and gain muscle

    • @bcubed72
      @bcubed72 6 років тому +5

      Well, it's basically difficult to put on much muscle while losing fat simultaneously. Muscle really only grows when there's excess calories about; your body isn't going to engage in muscle synthesis while it is "starving." So if you are fat AND non-muscular, and you desire a lean AND muscular body, you'll get there faster by concentrating on one goal at a time. Simultaneous fat loss AND muscle synthesis is "bad multitasking," like practicing the cello during sex.

    • @davidbrine8804
      @davidbrine8804 6 років тому

      The way I see it is if you’re lifting weights and eating at a reasonable rate: you will either put on muscle- or lose fat-depending on whether your reasonable rate is slightly in a deficit or in excess. Win win for a beginner-intermidate trainer.

  • @eze4life100
    @eze4life100 7 років тому +1

    I say both can be done. A caloric deficit would be used to begin using up the fat storages as energy to begin cutting, while at the same time, eating a high amount of protein while lifting heavy will supplement bulking, which in turn aides in the process of cutting. Both bulking and cutting can be done simultaneously based on how you train and how you eat, you don't have to do one or the other.

  • @JailanSimon
    @JailanSimon 7 років тому +28

    Did you do a video on jumping rope yet ?

  • @DutchPlaysGames
    @DutchPlaysGames 7 років тому

    Perfect idea of newbie gains and that is something to consider when lifting that it comes fast but slowly you will see less results without looking into the diet and exercise more deeply that can fit your lifestyle and goals.

  • @mathewmassara5143
    @mathewmassara5143 7 років тому +111

    let me guess... it's depends

  • @howellsapico3428
    @howellsapico3428 5 років тому +1

    Very informative for a vid that is less than 5 minutes. Thanks!

  • @sneakybeakyicet6103
    @sneakybeakyicet6103 Рік тому +4

    I started at 1.85cm 95kg (20% BF and 45kg of muscles)
    I am now 4 weeks into gym. I only drink water, go 5-6 times a week in the gym and I only make a deficit of 200-400kcal a day. After 1 month now I can see much improvements with my muscles and lost around 5kg. (I think i lost more than 5kg fat because the muscles build up while losing fat and I had times before where I lost 15kg within few months wirhout sport but got very skinny). I am extremely motivated and my mindset is strong now and I am so happy to see more future results. In 2 months is next body scan with all my measurements and seeing all the improvements in the mirror and on paper is keeping me motivated. Stay strong guys 💪

  • @carinapena1589
    @carinapena1589 3 роки тому

    Literally best explained video !!

  • @mayurkale2227
    @mayurkale2227 4 роки тому +4

    Girl :do you love me?
    I called picture fit for help
    Me to that girl :it depends😂😅

  • @abner20bushi
    @abner20bushi 4 роки тому

    Very good reasons. Rational explanation.

  • @christurk8743
    @christurk8743 7 років тому +14

    I disagree
    Fist you have to build muscle in order to up your calorie need of your body.
    After you have build up some muscle it's much easier to lose weight and get defined.

    • @caioribeiro3104
      @caioribeiro3104 4 роки тому +5

      But if you are a beginner, you can still put up _some_ muscle even while cutting...

  • @sebastianrexhpi4789
    @sebastianrexhpi4789 6 років тому

    I think a combo of both is good for almost all fitness goals

  • @MwieMischa
    @MwieMischa 7 років тому +8

    It... DEPENDS! Is that your catch phrase?😀

  • @mu4784
    @mu4784 Рік тому

    I see that when you have many drawings on screen, you animate them on alternate the frames.
    So, on frame 1, the pizza moves, frame 2, pizza is still but the kettle moves, frame 3, pizza and kettle are still but the hourglass moves.
    This is really awesome and makes it so that movement is happening on roughly every frame.
    Really smart limited animation!

  • @BroniusButka
    @BroniusButka Рік тому +3

    I was bulking for a week but after i saw this im gonna cut

  • @mheeren
    @mheeren 2 місяці тому

    I think it is important to add that newby gains will make it seem like you are not making progress, if you determine progress by weight alone. I have been disappointed many times when weighing myself, but need to keep reminding myself that seeing progress in the mirror and feeling it in the fit of my clothes is a much better way to determine whether In have reason to continue.

  • @noblesix4378
    @noblesix4378 7 років тому +32

    "cut" is for the people who want to look strong while "bulk" is for people who wants to be strong

    • @lhouahmed7035
      @lhouahmed7035 6 років тому

      You kinda lose speed if you bulk too much. Cut looks strong but is also fit and fast.

    • @-idontknowanything9579
      @-idontknowanything9579 6 років тому +1

      LHOU ahmed ikr I would hate to have bulk genetics. Bulking too much is ugly

    • @-idontknowanything9579
      @-idontknowanything9579 6 років тому

      And you actually get pussy

    • @criminalconcept7126
      @criminalconcept7126 5 років тому

      Lmfao its only try hard gym rats who want bulk. Cut looks much cooler

  • @savagemode6982
    @savagemode6982 4 роки тому

    On god a one word, 5 second, non complicated video would be great 👍🏾

  • @KIauw95
    @KIauw95 7 років тому +16

    What's this? Another "it depends" video?

  • @pghomies
    @pghomies 6 років тому

    Very well put. Great vdo!

  • @MasahiraMusashi
    @MasahiraMusashi 5 років тому +7

    cant bulk cus ive already bought a uniform for school 😂

  • @pokemankirito
    @pokemankirito 2 роки тому

    This video answered it all thank you 🖤

  • @thomask.6412
    @thomask.6412 7 років тому +3

    It depends..

  • @saunamadman9086
    @saunamadman9086 5 років тому

    I’m taking notes

  • @baraadark
    @baraadark 7 років тому +6

    Didnt start the video yet but let me guess...it depends.

  • @DANFLIX98
    @DANFLIX98 5 років тому

    Great video!!

  • @remby3032
    @remby3032 7 років тому +9

    Let me guess:It depends

  • @albertomodrono4320
    @albertomodrono4320 Рік тому

    I totally agree on cutting first. Also because it forces you to learn much more about nutrition. What food you should eat and what you shouldavoid. Once you develop a good relationship with food is when i think you should start thinking about bulking