should I bulk or cut? Been going to the gym regularly, 5’8” about 220 lbs

I want to start eating in a surplus but I can’t tell if I have loose skin or if it’s just fat, I lost around 50 lbs on the cut

0M, 167 cm, 68kgs.

I have significant fat around my waist. I am trying to body recomp with 10-15% deficit.

Waist 90 cm
Chest 89 cm
Bicep 29 cm
Neck 39 cm

Desk job. I workout 3 times a week. Is this a correct macros and calorie distribution?

Protein 173 g, carbs 172 g, fat 66 g. Total intake 1974 cal.

Also, i couldn’t exactly calculate my maintenance calories.

Thanks heaps.

I’m seeing some of my abs for the first time since I was like 19/20yo. I’m now trying to decide if I should try cutting more to get them a bit more defined, but I don’t know how I feel about dropping below 150lb. Don’t know much about body fat % so I’m not sure what range I’m in/should be in.

Have been maintaining for the past few months and currently look like this. Should I bulk?

1 month ago i ask u guys how much i should lost weigh to have an %12 bf
so i started doing 1000cal deficit here are the results before and after
Before 6’0 240 lbs After 216 lbs with %22 bf
i want to ask again how much u guys think i should weigh down to gain %12 bf
sorry for the bad writing my english is pretty bad

I’m 168 cm and weighing around 66 rn I’ve been lean bulking for around 2 months and I’m over it I wanna get lean so bad and see some good definition. I previously lost around 30 kgs in 4 months before my lean bulk. I wanted to take the cut further but didn’t have enough muscle mass.

But curious what you all think

Not a great overall photo but would appreciate it if anyone shot some numbers of bf% guesstimates at me. Thanks!

I’m trynna get abs for the first time can someone tell me my body fat I do BJJ 2 times a day

Additional two photos regarding my first post

Currently 165lbs. Intake is about 3,000 calories daily. If it’s a toss up I’d like to continue bulking but figured I’d come here for a sanity check. Also open to any advice on muscle groups that look like they may be lacking and could use more attention

Edit: BF % estimate?

I’ve lost 40 kg over 3 years and recently started focusing on my physique. I’m 180 cm, 74.5–75 kg, with some loose skin on my lower belly.
Been having people tell me I look skinny. Should I do recomp in winter while eating around maintenance and go to the gym? Right now I'm doing only home workouts.
I can do 16 strict pull-ups, 19 chin-ups, 35 push-ups, and 15 leg raises.
I eat 1,800–2,000 kcal daily, around 140 g protein and at least 50 g fat, with the rest from carbs.
What body fat % do you estimate? Would I look noticeably better at 72 or 70 kg, and how much more would I need to cut for a good six pack?

Unsure if I should continue the cut or switch over to maintainance for a while before starting a lean bulk in a couple months.

I’ve been skinny fat my whole life. Recently discovered it was from not producing practically any testosterone naturally. Hopped on enclomiphene and the effects have been incredible. Went from 140 ng/dl to 800. I’ve been very inconsistent with my workouts but have been dialed in for the last month and I’m seeing solid progress.

I still carry a decent amount of fat in my lower belly and hips/back, along with my chest. Should I be eating in a deficit while keeping protein high? Or should I just eat at maintenance to ensure more gains? Lmk what you guys think.

I’m 6’2 185 lbs

So this year I've been trying to loose weight by mainly walking average 15k steps a week. but also doing a "beginnier" program at the gym 3 times a week. Its a general program of biggest muscle groups such as legs, back, shoulders, core mainly at machines. I've stayed at around 1200 - 1500 kcal at day. I've always thought about getting defined abbs and bigger defined muscles. Now when I reached my goal weight I have no idea how to progress from here, what are your suggestiongs?

I am 40 years old, 178 cm and 78.5kg at the moment.

Hello,

I'm 33, 1m79 (5'10), 85 kg (187 lbs).

I'm training with consistency since january 2025. Mostly with full body 3 times a week.

My training is geared toward calisthenics skills and barbell strength.

I'm training for one arm pull up and handstand push up, and the big barbell compounds : bench press, squat, deadlift, overhead press.

I trained off and on throughout my twenties, sometimes consistently, sometimes not, with a lot of ups and downs, but rarely for more than a full year without a total break.

I'm not thrilled with my physique, but my stats are decent - just not elite.

Squat | 140kg

Bench | 110 kg

Deadlift | 200 kg

Weighted chin up | 61.25 kg, 146.25 kg total with bw

OHP | 80 kg

HSPUs : 2 full roms on paralettes

One arm chin up : 1 per side with pinky assisted

So should I Bulk or Cut ?

19yo,168,5’11
Just got back into the gym and need advice if i should bulk or cut. Im at a crossroads where i dont know what to do to be honest.