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Quiz results: Should you bulk or cut?
This quiz helps determine whether your fitness goals are best served by bulking or cutting based on various factors such as body composition, exercise habits, personal goals. Understanding these aspects can guide you towards an effective fitness strategy.
What is your current gender identity?
The majority of respondents (76.15%) identify as men, while 23.85% identify as women. Gender can influence body composition and metabolic needs, impacting the decision to bulk or cut.
What is your body fat percentage?
Responses show varied body fat percentages, with the largest group (35.61%) in the 15%-20% range. This is followed by 20.39% in the 21%-25% range and 19.93% who are unsure of their percentage. Lower body fat categories, like 10% or under (2.21%), might be more inclined to bulk, while higher percentages could find cutting more beneficial.
What is your fitness goal?
Most respondents (91.71%) aim to gain more muscle, suggesting a preference for bulking. Only a small portion (8.29%) wish to maintain current muscle, potentially leaning towards a cutting phase if their body fat percentage is higher.
What is your current BMI?
The majority of participants (54.4%) fall within a healthy BMI range of 18.5 - 24.9. Others have a BMI in the 25.0 - 29.9 range (15.56%), indicating an overweight category. Understanding BMI helps in deciding whether to cut for fat loss or bulk for muscle gain.
How often do you exercise?
Most individuals exercise 3-5 times a week (66.63%), which supports either a bulking or cutting regimen depending on dietary intake. A smaller group exercises 6+ times weekly (20.24%), possibly indicating a higher fitness level that complements a bulking phase, while 13.13% exercise 1-2 times a week, which may benefit more from cutting to build a fitness foundation.
Sources used for this quiz:
Body Building Meal Plan
Healthline
Brutal Force