FitnessIs it better to lose fat and then build muscle?
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Just wondering whats better to do, I wouldn't class myself as really overweight I just have a few extra pounds to lose around my stomach etc

I want to build muscle and strength but I also want some definition because who doesn't like to look good? lol

Just wondering if anyone on here can offer advice?

Thanks
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PMJ wrote Just wondering whats better to do, I wouldn't class myself as really overweight I just have a few extra pounds to lose around my stomach etc

I want to build muscle and strength but I also want some definition because who doesn't like to look good? lol

Just wondering if anyone on here can offer advice?

Thanks


If you're skinny fat, start with a gaining phase. If you cut you will regret it because you'll pretty much just be skinny with abs..

Start with a surplus and build as much tissue as you can (especially if you're a beginner) and then think about a cut down the line
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Rizzo_ wrote
PMJ wrote Just wondering whats better to do, I wouldn't class myself as really overweight I just have a few extra pounds to lose around my stomach etc

I want to build muscle and strength but I also want some definition because who doesn't like to look good? lol

Just wondering if anyone on here can offer advice?

Thanks


If you're skinny fat, start with a gaining phase. If you cut you will regret it because you'll pretty much just be skinny with abs..

Start with a surplus and build as much tissue as you can (especially if you're a beginner) and then think about a cut down the line


I disagree completely, start with stripping away what fat you have remaining to begin with a cut will help you get into a regime of calculating food and making smarter choices with food.

Starting a bulk when already at a higher bodyfat % than you want to be is daft, youll be gaining fat and little muscle tissue and you're diet I assume atm isn't great and you will only use a "bulk" to over undulge.

Start with restricting your calories and strip down to reasonable fat, then look to start slowing increasing calories in small increments while keeping your protein at 1g x BW. This will give you a brilliant start as your growing from minimal bodyfat and the chance to see a gradual increase in muscle tissue.
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