BULK VS CUT ? | Where You Should Start

BULK VS CUT ? | Where You Should Start
Should you bulk or cut? What is the purpose of each and who should be doing them? Plus I give you my personal method for staying consistently lean while maintaining and even gaining muscle.
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[@Vanessa-tt1ct]

Dana, thank you SOOOOO much for actually bringing up that bulking isn’t necessary to have muscle. A bit of background: i’m a former pro boxer and I’m currently a personal trainer. I’ve never bodybuilded or powerlifted but I know the concepts behind them because you kinda have to in this job. I’ve never done one bulking and cutting phase (outside of the one period where I was super deconditioned and gained fat because I was in a coma). I just train hard and properly and not undereat and suddenly 2-3 years after the coma, everyone thought I was a bodybuilder and was asking me about all my “secrets”. It drives me insane when the guys I work with promote bulking and gaining like 30 pounds and extreme cutting because “you can’t condition yourself without it” , so I’m really happy you’re not spreading misinformation. This is why I love your channel. ❤️❤️

[@blackcanyongarage]

I have had younger friends in the past that just wanted to get huge out the gate, cause they are very thin. I saw how frustrating it was for them. This is a tactic that i believe was used, but never felt like it was safe. Ironically now some of them are overweight and not lifting anymore.

[@Fullyautomagic]

@@blackcanyongarage I did that. I was 135 and bulked to 200 in a year and had more body fat. 4 years later I’m 200 and lean.

[@melissahopkinsvetfitness]

Love how Dana explains everything! Just signed up for DLB daily and looking forward to add a bit of variety to my workouts and doing new movements!

[@paulinaramirez4202]

Thank you Dana! I've been having this dilemma and watching videos about that... So it's quite informative for me! Thanks! ❤️

[@bloomingwithRose]

Thank you Dana i really appreciate that you are making this kind of videos. Please keep it up I really Love this side of you knowledge is power.

[@saritamorton4605]

Thank you thank you for this post!!!!! I did my first show in August and after my show i was so lost with in my self. I undid all my progress cried and felt sorry for my self but woke up one day and decided to changed my attitude and putting all them gainz to good use and started to lift heavy and overloading that bar. Im finally getting out of my funk and getting back to business. This totally got me going again, thanks guuuurl

[@grizzly4736]

Really, really appreciate your straight forward, to the point way of explaining this. This video of your is probably the most clear and to the point video about the subject I've seen. Thank you Dana.

[@janelleeldridge3639]

This video came at a perfect time - I’ve been in the should I or shouldn’t I mind set for a few weeks. Now I know I don’t need to, I’m going along perfect as am I. Dropping some fat and haven’t gained any muscle yet but my physique has improved immensely. You’re a gem, thank you 🙏👌

[@Zyxwomp]

Thank you so much for making this video! I've gone back and forth about how many calories I should be eating for a while now and you've helped me make an informed choice I can be confident about.

[@lauragreer5534]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your tip on how you build muscle! The main gain definitely clicked with me! Thank you!

[@anncastaneda934]

So glad I found you! I am so confused sometimes and you have already answered so many questions in a short amount of time. Love your content!👍🙏

[@JaYBerGz1Five1]

Thank you DLB! Appreciate all the content for realz! ✌🙌💪

[@lisacrowley9585]

Love when you explain everything, you always amaze me , i been working out since i was 12 , but old school back in the day, in the 70's now i am 56 and still working out , but seems so much harded as we age, kinda sucks but i have learned so many great things from you,,, Love all you share, thank you so very much

[@jbtangerine7566]

Thx for the great workout. Earlier this year I had a pelvic injury and it has been a slow progress to full mobility. However, since I started your videos 3 months ago, I’m so pleased on how strong and how much motion I have. I’m not 100% but definitely over 90%! Thanks for the amazing workouts. I haven’t felt this good in years!!

[@JonnyBgooD007]

Love this! I think keeping it simple stupid works when preaching the basics. Would love to see more of this!

[@jessicabarry4832]

Dana, thank you so so much!!! All the info you shared was extremely helpful!!!

[@P05lpin]

Omg I love you tons Dana. You have been my inspiration for over five years. You are so wonderful and always motivating us to be better. Thanks for being the amazing human being you are. Specially that huge heart of you for animals. You are one of a kind. God bless you 🙏❤

[@marcoperez4188]

Thank you for this lesson you made it so easy to understand it 💪🏋🏽‍♂️ Time to apply!!!

[@sarahdigiorgio6202]

Dana loved the video, thank you for the info, getting stronger and healthier because your my inspiration. My wish one day is to meet you, but I know that probably won't happen. Just grateful that you do the videos. Dana your the best!!!

[@anamasias9013]

I love that you advise nutritional assistance to avoid metabolic and hormonal damage! You're amazing ! 😍

[@peanutbutterflower197]

Wow! You explain so well. This information made it clear. I'm thankful and grateful to find you. I will definetly share your name for others to follow. Thank you again!

[@vasuria8424]

Exactly the advice I’ve been looking for in the past couple of weeks 🙏

[@drrickstudwell]

Awesome video. Love the keep it simple approach. Thanks.

[@HotAmazon2020]

Thanks for this info! I just recently started weightlifting seriously and have been struggling with the food component, although have been gaining strength. Really helpful info!

[@jacobsmeltzer2306]

Great info. I have been in cut mode for a long time. I had to cut for wrestling to make weight for my weight class. My wrestling coaches were really good of keeping track of my program.

[@jannabanigan4612]

This video was so helpful Dana. Thank you so much.

[@kathrynmcam]

Thank you live the ending and agree! Balance and consistency!!

[@kimberleyzammit8377]

💯👌💯Super great informative content. I love your approach and how you do the “main Gainer”, so good 😊 totally makes sense. Thank you 🙏

[@LadyStig9]

This is extremely helpful and informative. I'm in a deficit at the moment as my wedding is coming up but I've now realised I've probably cut out too many calories too soon whilst adding in lots of cardio. This will definitely help however in the future!

[@kimberleyformacio865]

Awesome information! Thank you 🙏 You are so amazing and truly inspirational 💪💪

[@elletee8258]

hiyah Dana, from Newzealand! Thanks heaps for your awesome tips and for not being selfish w how you do things. Thanks for sharing. This Vid is so informative. God bless! ❤️ You inspire me so much!

[@krav9086]

The content on your website has been so useful for me I wish it was an app!

[@realinohio]

Awesome video! Very good explanation

[@kathryncisler9665]

Love you Dana! Quarantine has seriously thrown me off. I used to work out 5days a week, and now, I haven’t worked out since the end of May. I feel like you always put a little fire under my ass and make everything seem doable again. You’re amazing! ❤️

[@patrickoconnor1218]

Kathryn - you can do this!! Plenty of bodyweight workouts out there. (So not trying to sell anything), but I truly care about people, my online fitness coach is having a free 5 day challenge starting next week. I started that way and 10 months into it, I’ve melted away 50lbs of fat. From dad bod to oh my God. Lol But seriously, weather it’s my guy or someone else, you got this and can get back to the gym at home without equipment. I personally find bodyweight workouts more difficult than weight training. Anyman fitness, Jason Helmes. He’s coached >5,000 people (majority women). Dana-feel free to delete this comment. Not trying to be spammy. No referral benefit for me, just the dude changed my life and has a very supportive & thoughtful way about him that lends his style well with women and all genders. ❤️

[@NorthlandSLC]

Thanks for the inspiration Dana. Fellow goat girl here. 🐐 I’ve found that for me summer is easier to “bulk” or work on strength because farming is so physically demanding that time of year. It’s like CrossFit every day. Especially for a 50 year old gal like me. Winter months I can focus more on diet and my body.

[@vincentscalia7348]

Amazing tips 😍💪💪

[@alixdukead]

Love the way y’all are with health is the real wealth

[@grapesofthevine1801]

Very well explained...thanks girl! 💪

[@Johnsoncrna]

Thank you for the encouragement to maingain! I agree, it works, it just takes time, patience and consistency

[@marissaharg3tt]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@fitnessfanatic203]

AGREE 💯 During a time when I was in the best shape of my life, main gain is what did it. Just came off a plan for fat loss about 5 weeks ago. Let my body adjust again, no major weight gain, so now back to “main gain” and doing it with DLB daily. ♥️👊🏻💯💪🏻

[@darrellsanders1330]

Awesome tips DLB

[@jenniferpangallo8947]

I love this! Thank you! Less than a year ago i was almost 170lbs at 5'3. I have very high BP, was hospitalized many times even life flighted for it,it was in the 200s a lot. As an EMT i knew it wasnt good lol. Im 41. I've drank nothing but MT dew since i was a kid. So i cut down, I'm at 1 can a day and dont drink it all. Last week i hit my goal weight of 125,actually im at 121lbs. Few months ago i started working out at home & lifting lite. I saw lots of progress, the tummy tuck I've dreamed of for 10yrs, i wasn't dreaming about it daily, so this week 3 days ago i joined my first gym. I have skinny legs, no bum,but a mommy belly,& it hangs some over a c section scar... i watched this because i think i need to bulk, i dont eat great,i eat 1 meal a day & if i snack its nothing healthy. I cant imagine eating even 3 meals a day let alone 6!! So bulking for me is way harder than a diet would be😫🤣 2 weeks ago I started eating more,oatmeals,protein powders, lots of chicken rice etc. While struggling to decide if i need to bulk i found this video & im going to take your advice. Just go to the gym,see what happens,stay consistant. Etc

[@layaparaham3024]

Thank you.That was very informative 💪💓

[@user-bc2tu5cs4o]

Great video! Congratulations!

[@mmueller1473]

Dana I love your videos and your passion is awesome! You are an angel! 🤟💪🏽❤️

[@ArdyAryan]

Love you DLB!

[@MsJess-xs7kt]

Dana you're amazing and such a beautiful energy. I greatly appreciate you 🙏🏼💕 I'm going to start my very first intentional bulk. Maybe I will wait for winter lol . Cut first. I don't have a lot of body fat to cut though. But I'll take it super slow and easy. Thank you for all the great advice 🙏🏼💕

[@sasarova144]

Thanks a lot! Love from Madagascar

[@deliap.8456]

So very helpful! Thank you 👌

[@annadobson9349]

You are by far the most relatable and educational fitness pro I follow! Especially from a female perspective. Thank you!

[@AngelPerez-ze3vx]

Love your content dana its 👍 to see your 🐕 doing 👍 much 💘 all the way from mission Texas besafe😷bro🐅👑

[@richardmano194]

Awesome information thankyou so much ✌

[@corbinhudson9902]

Thanks For Sharing.

[@pjmillerjr357]

Awesome video!!!

[@vincepeterson2834]

Thank you. You are so much fun.

[@thekill1197]

Thanks for the tips!!! :D

[@carastone3473]

Great video! Thanks!

[@paulanderson7239]

Just a note on nutritionists, most Health Insurances will pay for them. Just get a referral from your Doctor, and any doctor will give you one if you tell them you want to learn to eat better.

[@RunFromHumanContacts]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat I must try this thank u

[@natashaallen3502]

Thank you very much for this info

[@Corkyjett]

Thank you for this advises. I'm a woman that wants to put on some muscles, and this video was really helpful!!

[@andreabuccihulse4046]

Love you for keeping it real; I have been Team Main Gainer for about 3 years now! 😘💪🏻😘

[@devilraash]

all time favorite DLB

[@lizoffhaus9628]

Exactly the content im seeking at the moment! Was super happy to see you posted this! Trying to learn all I can from the pros

[@mel_pnw]

Gosh, your video intro is my favorite thing. So badass and I always end up cackling lol.

[@eliaspagan5337]

I always enjoy seeing ur videos wish the gym waa still open:( will it ever open again

[@frankenclouds5740]

Hiit is fun but sometimes long runs come in handy when there is time to kill.

[@saminmoghimi3137]

very informative! thanks very much

[@corrinamoon552]

Great vid.

[@Cecily1041]

Love the main gainer! That's my MO too. I don't need to loose weight and I don't want to bulk because I can improve without it - and who knows how long it would take me to loose the weight once I've packed it on! I don't want to eat sad chicken all day to loose ten pounds I didn't need to gain. I've been calling it a slight recomp - just slowing lowering by BF% by increasing muscle, decreasing fat, and keeping weight steady.

[@alinashalman9145]

amazing and informative vid as always ! love from israel ♥

[@Jjjvl02]

"Do you cut out the asparagus..?" LMFAOOO

[@divadynasty4325]

Very informative thank you.

[@marisiamsullivan]

Thank you Dana 😁

[@cemetarywalk]

Love your videos and will you to tell Rob to start posting videos again please

[@roberthallmark9426]

Great video as always Dana, you always explain with ease and experience that we viewers can follow. I've been doing as you called it the mean gainer for a few years now, and I prefer this method over the others, even if it takes a little longer to get the gain's, I'm certain in the long run it will be better on your body ? 🤔

[@carlosnunez7825]

Just wanna say ur the best ! I did ur arm workout and kicked my ass also follow u on fb . Thanks for always sharing !!

[@ilovecheese803]

YOU ARE amazing!💪💪💪

[@RenuGraphix]

I like cutting during the winter. But it usually consists of cutting calories. My nutrition regimen doesn’t change much. Adding sweet potatoes when I want to bulk. I just change my workout mesocycles to cut. - btw. Love yo Ish girl!! Been in your orbit for years 👍🏾💪🏾

[@bayleighgraham610]

That was the sickest intro I have ever seen!!

[@kathrynmcam]

I love your advice I think it would be awesome if you mentioned the best type and how often to do cardio during a bulk to or at all?

[@williamford9564]

The bulk and cutting tips reinforce what I have been doing for the last 17 years, especially in making gradual changes to the diet and cardio. The only thing I don't do anymore is working with a nutritional specialist. I don't compete and after working with one early on for a couple of years, I know enough about my body to do it myself and not pay for advice.

[@mikelap68]

great vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yamaumi.pottery9751]

You are the best!

[@marycelcalabria]

I love you Dana!

[@patrickoconnor1218]

Dana!!! Absolutely love your content!! I’ve learned quite a bit from you ❤️ We NEED more women like you out here giving fitness advice. One thing I noticed, however. The after burn affect (for those who may not know, the calories that continue to be burned throughout the day as a direct result of cardio exercise after the exercise has stopped) lasts longer after a steady state rather than High intensity. Please correct me if this is incorrect, but I’m pretty sure I am correct. 10 mins of HIIT vs 1 hour walk, for example. Regardless, you rock!!!

[@supersayianreu1635]

Im nowhere near her level of education when it comes to fitness but I've lost 45lbs with steady state cardio instead of h.i.i.t.

[@aaron1232006]

General rule of thumb, start with bodyweight training, then bulk with a 5x5, then cut with bodybuilding training. Rotate every 4 months. Thats my take on training.

[@chiravuris]

I'm a beginner and this video makes sense. I guess I'm a main gainer bcz I cannot eat more than 1400 - 1600 calories or cut it down any less than that. I don't have any show or wedding or anything like that. I just started weight training about 3 months and enjoy it. You're right about gaining muscle early in the journey and its very encouraging to continue with it. This video was very helpful for people like me. Its good to hear a woman's perspective and why women don't like to bulk in general.

[@Digitaljenn23]

Very helpful thanks

[@juananjuanan7089]

Damn ! Outstanding

[@coreenkeith]

Thank you!

[@dr.shakingmyhead4167]

👌 Perfect! thanks

[@jameslopez958]

Thanks for sharing this information! Tucson Arizona Desert 🏜️

[@nataliaramirez1290]

Dana! Could you consider making a video where you show us how your physique has changed after each cycle? Bulking in particular can be a bit daunting for newbies and I think seeing your journey year to year could motivate some of us :-)

[@luisaleers]

Watch the video till the end: she doesn't bulk OR cut.

[@resaubas8591]

I workout whenever I watch your videos. Can you make cooking videos, its so nice and funny.

[@gorillag2044]

I'm 6,4 was 260lb 2 days ago I'm on a shredded stack I'm 248 now, 5 meals eat every 4 hours shakes and chicken guacamole, and eggs 2 gallons of water daily thanks Dana

[@alexisisanarieka4311]

I can't wait until I can start bodybuilding.

[@whollymary7406]

Thank You

[@joemuhammad9891]

You are GREAT

[@jeromywatkins820]

Very helpful....

[@MrMrjdogg1978]

I am soooo jealous of Rob, to have this intelligent, beautiful woman in his life.

[@hfr8343]

Jealousy is a weakness, women like her must already see that in you and are actively avoiding you.

[@AngelPerez-ze3vx]

I agree carnal 100%bro🐅👑

[@MrMrjdogg1978]

@@hfr8343 You know what else is weak? Talking @#$% in the comment section. Troll life socks huh?

[@josecavazos1869]

Thats why you never dump your high-school sweetheart.

[@geraldsmith5582]

Fantastic and beautiful woman

[@jenniferkluever4281]

I always wondered if there would be a way to grow muscle while not putting on so much fat. I feel like I’m doing it right now like how you described in the video