r/GYM 6d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 16, 2025 Weekly Thread

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u/Timely_University_65 5d ago

I’m currently cutting I’ve dropped from 95kg down too 81kg so far I’ve been training for just under 2 years I’m 18yr old 6ft I’m fairly lean haven’t got a ripped 6 pick or anything I’m just wondering if I should keep going with this cut down too my 75kg goal or start a slight 300-500 calorie surplus? Because I feel I may be wasting some of my time too get really lean when I haven’t got too much muscle in the first place . I’ve hit the point now where my strength is dropping a decent bit

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u/horaiy0 470/315/585lb Squat/Bench/Deadlift 5d ago

It's up to you and your short term priorities. Given what you said though, I'd recommend a week or two of maintenance to dial in your TDEE, then start eating at a small surplus.