Why I Choose Not to Bulk at 135lbs / 61kg

In this video, I reveal my true height and weight as well as explain why I choose not to bulk at 135lbs. Afterwards, I explain how this can be relevant to you if you're currently on your fitness journey.
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[@JohnSmith-yl2ep]

bro defeated body dysmorphia

[@shodaime93]

You could also argue in the exact opposite way - he doesn’t bulk bc he’s afraid of loosing his aesthetics.

[@mattc4266]

Not true cus he afraid to lose sbs

[@amonaholic9314]

@@shodaime93 Or it has something to do with his goals. Tbh at his height (I'm around 5'4, weighing 130lbs lean) I'd probably bulk up to 145-155lbs and stop there if I was purely looking for Aesthetics. On the other hand, if you like your current physique, there is no reason to bulk up when regarding purely looks.

[@sensid-iwnl-5201]

@@mattc4266Nah he can bulk and still maintain fluffy abs up til like 19-20% body fat and can cut then. He won’t really lose aesthetics

[@mattc4266]

@@sensid-iwnl-5201 I know that but he doesn’t

[@dreamaway2]

Love how you're always honest. You're definitely one of the influencers that I look upon.

[@tyler-path]

Thank you bro, Just trying to keep it real with you all -- good luck on your fitness journey!

[@-angel-6371]

Honest? Muscle growing process has been proved to happen when you are on a caloric surplus, otherwise you wont grow and you could also lose muscle. Bulking Is not eating like a swine, if you are on a caloric surplus, even if its slightly, its considered bulking. Thats It, call It what you want, but if you build musle while staying lean, thats only posible whith steroids. And i'm not claiming this guy Is on It, I honestly dont care, but the title itself its missleading to new lifters and I dont think the word honest could fit

[@SomeGuy-md9yy]

​@@-angel-6371 how is the title misleading lol, and he mentioned the study which proved that you can gain muscle by maingaining

[@-angel-6371]

@@SomeGuy-md9yy well It says " never bulked" and also I dont give a damn about that study, maingaining its only for steroid users, if you a newbie and think you can look like him while maingaining you are going to be disappointed, a bulk Is mandatory because if you are not in surplus you will not grow, as simple as that, but dont belive me if you dont want to, thats up to you

[@TroubleisHere]

One of the best*

[@DylanDocker]

You’re benching 225 for reps at 135 I don’t think you need to bulk

[@adi1234567892]

V easy

[@DylanDocker]

@@adi1234567892 You probably can't even bench 135 stfu

[@wickyx9088]

unless he wants to compete in powerlifting, then no need to bulk

[@ezyydev8922]

is 140 not lean benching 165 good?

[@dudster_]

@@ezyydev8922thats great

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

If you bulk properly, you will gain more muscle faster, but there is nothing wrong with staying lean and building up slower. Everyone has different genetics and priorities in life. Pick what works for you and do your best under the circumstances. Compare yourself to you as you progress and enjoy the process. Have fun achieving personal goals.

[@TileBitan]

for skinny people that have been like that all our lives it's very tiring to bulk up. I've always have had issues with it. Most I can do is hover around maintenance which is enough to build muscle and burn fat at least for me. I used to have a small belly and now it's flat, and my arm is 4 times the volume it used to be, in 1 year. There is no need to go faster I would say...

[@YoCreedgg]

You looking like that at 135 is a huge flex bro

[@edge3369]

no it is not

[@YoCreedgg]

@@edge3369 it is bcs he looks great meanwhile I'm 60kg and look like a pencil

[@user9932]

ITS NOT

[@YoCreedgg]

@@user9932 why is that?

[@edge3369]

@@YoCreedgg cause ur probably taller, higher body fat, this dude could also be most likely alot bigger if he actually wants to

[@MonstersFlyinginTheSky]

WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! You, Jeff Nipard, Mike Israetel, and Eugene Teo are my go to for fitness advice keep it up appreciate the uploads.

[@tyler-path]

Grateful to be in the same group as the greats🙏

[@nikkycentral4162]

Natural Hypertrophies channel is very good too

[@human_hope]

​@@nikkycentral4162na too long boring rants

[@sunnylo5756]

I think all the individuals you mentioned here advocate for the importance of proper bulk and cut cycles. If you maintain at 61kg all year round. You will always be 60 something kg. However, it is possible to reach 70 kg lean at 5 feet 6 if you spend a few years to bulk and cut. Trust me every 2-3 kg lean muscle looks hugely different on his frame.

[@MonstersFlyinginTheSky]

@@sunnylo5756 Mike Israetel came out with a video a roughly a month ago talking about how new research has shown that the bulking phase isn't as necessary as we once thought to put on muscle and build strength. You can look it up on Renaissance Periodization's channel.

[@wumbel5249]

Being around the same height and weight as you, its great to finally stumble upon a creator i can relate to a little better. Definitely gonna stay for more content.

[@healingheart3117]

What is his height

[@healingheart3117]

What is his height

[@wumbel5249]

@@healingheart3117 5,6 or 170cm

[@aspennthegoat]

5' 6" ​@@healingheart3117

[@philliptamez]

@@healingheart3117he said at the beginning of the video. 5’6”

[@gianfrancoferrer9320]

Can we admire this guy's transparency! I'm no advanced fitness enthusiast, just a casual gym-goer who occasionally obsesses about building a good aesthetic physique. Bro, I'm currently 148 same height as you, but man you're so well built! I hope I can reach that level. But I really like how transparent you are with the reality of the body building process.

[@GIRLDAD19]

damn bro i am 5'4, this makes me happy to know i can be a short king and work towards a body that makes me feel confident beyond my height

[@James15279]

Keep at the grind my friend 💪💪

[@ashoc0]

yeah hes 5'4 watch as he measures himself lol

[@acatholic9784]

This is making me even more excited to start working with you as my coach. I really like your approach.

[@tyler-path]

Appreciate those that tuned in for the live. @JUSTIN LI you'd prolly benefit from a change in your programming -- whether it be change in # of reps, re-ordering the lifts starting with your worse one, incorporating weight training etc

[@kelvin3033]

hey Tyler, u mentioned that u are 61kg/135lbs at 10-12%bf , would u ever be comfortable to try and get even leaner lets say 8% and have ur bodyweight stable at lets say 55-56kg i assume. Do u think at that weight u are going to look more impressive?

[@iDeLeo007]

what is your biceps size i am 5.6 65kg but i look smaller than you

[@tyler-path]

@@kelvin3033 No, unless i'm competing for a show

[@nightlane131]

The video we all needed!

[@jonsnow3300]

really like your longer format video's and style, keep them up! You have some really good unique takes on the way to get fit and stay fit.

[@brutv9628]

100% agree No bulk is needed. I’m 145 lbs 5’7 lean never bulked and still progressing at the age of 38.

[@caiahbb]

This video has given me so much more appreciation and confidence in my physique. I have almost the EXACT same measurements as you and I have been told that I need to "bulk immediately" and I have tried and have failed many times because to me its hard to stay committed. Again almost the exact same measurements so I look up to you the most as a 17yo. Thanks for the vid and helping me to trust in maingaining :)

[@amonaholic9314]

You never need to do anything. There are other things in life, much more important than your current physique. Stay in school... and in the gym of course!

[@bigcheese0942]

Curious, I've been permabulking all my life, I can't for the love of god stay committed and lose fat 😢 I can only embrace the bloat

[@amonaholic9314]

@@bigcheese0942 Staying committed to a diet is a mental thing. Often it has also something to do with how people approach diets. I'm in my 16th week of my summer cut this year and went from ~155lbs 18-20% BF to now 130lbs ~10-12% BF without encountering cravings, feeling like ass etc. I increased my strenght in the major lifts (i am a powerlifter at heart but do a lot of bodybuilding exercises, i'm kinda a hybrid athlete if you wanna say so) by about 25-35% while losing around 15-20% Bodymass. I started taking diets more seriously when I moved out from my mums. I had the same issues you had before. She'd always bring sweets randomly and I just couldn't say no. Since I now live in a dorm near my universitys campus and I buy groceries myself now, it just started working on it's own basically.

[@Xkisgtkv]

Spot on Tyler, glad u said the main point abt maingaining which is it’ll probably take longer to gain mass compared to bulking. People really need to know this n decide which approach they’ll go for. Solid video.

[@5pillsociety333]

this is why i look upon u bro ur hella honest and straight to the point and make it simple , i dont understand the hate ppl who do hate on u, ur a genuine cool dude. but also im loving the vids u put out.

[@jayceeleon]

Lean bulk is the way to go!

[@aaronroach8218]

If the “bulk” is a 200-300 cal surplus then yes

[@jayceeleon]

@@aaronroach8218for me is 1500 since I walk 18k steps a day

[@shifuworkout]

Big W for the COD WW2 music in the background🔥

[@henrystreet6152]

Giving me hope. I’m 5’10 hovering around 145 with broad shoulders but a small waist. I wanted to bulk but got discouraged because it’s quite the commitment imo and I wasn’t into it. Keeping things simple is the way to go

[@spicycurry7238]

I completely agree with your points in the video. Watching you and also the Rios Twins recently has showed me that functional training and using fitness as a supplement to greater health is much better and more fulfilling in life. Especially for someone like me who is a tae Kwon do sparring athlete who also enjoys weightlifting, so finding that balance and control has been super important

[@Nico_911]

Rios bros 🔥

[@spicycurry7238]

@@Nico_911 their shorts are very cringe, but their long form content is actually quite good. They bring up really good points and give reasoning for their training philosophy

[@bakublader]

Completely agree with tyler. Me and alot of my friends (we're young teens) want our dream physique to be aesthetic, and muscular, as well as being lean. We don't want to live a Sam Sulek lifestyle (all respect to the goat).

[@yaikhombathokchom3312]

Honestly, bro, you have inspired me a lot ever since I started my gym journey. Keep it up! I'm looking up to you.

[@xavierfigueroa5181]

Basically you got a high level Otter Mode physique, pretty stacked dude 💪🏼💪🏼live your life

[@the9th96]

wtf bro I just discovered you and no cap, I'm also 5'6 but I'm around 130 and hope to reach 132-135+. I've never bulked in my 10+ years of training and our builds are quite similar. You're way more jacked than me though. I'm quite happy with how muscular I am for my height and weight. You are quite a bit stronger than me. I've never benched 100kg for reps (but have done 1-2 reps of 225 before) but I hope I can achieve that one day. I'm just happy to find another asian who's similar build and someone I can look up to to realistically push for in the fitness industry. Keep it up brother!

[@JETER911]

This is one of the realest I've watched in awhile from honesty standpoint, I'm like in the same mindset, I have been on and off with the gym since highschool and it was really just after covid that I have been consistently back for almost 3 years now, never tracked my calories, I just wanted to be active again and workout and see if I make any progress a long the way, I was 27 and now I am 30yrs old. I am also in the smaller frame side.. but I have never felt better physically and I can see that I can keep making improvements, this is along side just me trying to main gain but not tracking my calories, I am able to eat what I want and eat however much I want and still look lean!!. I had thought about bulking.. but honestly I'm just too lazy to do all that tracking.

[@ibiza09putitthisway]

Great video. I bulked hard. Unintentionally lol. I’m 5’7” and got up to like 193. I’m down to 185 now on my way to 150. Once I get lean, I’m staying lean. Thanks for the motivation to stay lean!

[@souptime7518]

As someone who’s just now getting into fitness I think you may have saved me from all of this. Media seems to insist there’s no way to look muscular without bulking and cutting. Thank you

[@JustVibinHere12345]

You should do a measurement video to show that you don’t need 17 inch arms to look good. Realistically if your arms are above 15 inches and lean you’re golden which is very achievable naturally.

[@daltonbeckett5441]

Humble, honest, and super strong. Bro has my respect! Repping 225 at your body weight is crazy man keep it up!!

[@BonytoBeastly]

I really like this video, and I agree with almost everything you're saying-you've got a great approach to health, fitness, and muscle growth. But I think what you've been doing is bulking. If you're gaining weight to support muscle growth (going from 115-135), that's what bulking is. You did it leanly, so a lean bulk. You did it slowly, so a slow bulk. You did it intuitively, so an intuitive bulk. Accidental, so an accidental bulk. But I don't know why you'd call it anything other than a bulk.

[@Sweatynready]

I have pretty much the same build height weight wrists waists and after 6 months I’m already seeing good progress Your content helps a ton keep it up!🎉

[@tps.t]

I am currently 17yo 5,7 and just 52 kg. Everyone I see tell me to bulk but for me personally I was going to do the same thing you did before even saying this video. Thanks for the video it assured me to trust the process 🖤

[@sharky1854]

How is your fat %? If your really lean you won’t get bigger by maintaining? You would need to bulk.

[@74_pelicans]

@@sharky1854 lies

[@tps.t]

@@sharky1854 ikik I plan on going to 55 - 60kgs but not by heavily bulking. Just naturally look at how I look because being at the weight I am at this point I can't see much visible progress I gotta bulk up a little to see some changes

[@tps.t]

@@74_pelicans naah he correct tbh even my experienced friends said me the same thing

[@balazshevesi3421]

I was in the same situation two years ago. I was also 17, and i weighed 57kg. Then over a period of 1.5 years i bulked up to 77kg (in hindsight it was a little aggressive), and it was probably one on the best decisions i've ever made. Tyler actually makes totally valid points in this video, but keep in mind that you are not him. You don't have the same body, you don't have the same genetics, you don't have the same life goals. He mentions that he did track and field, and if he gained excess weight his performance in the sport would get worse, that's why he chose not to bulk. He saw himself as a track and field runner first, a bodybuilder second. What he's basically saying is that bulking isn't worth if for the average gym goer,because it's very time consuming and you'll very likely still see noticeable progress without it, and i mostly agree with that. But keep in mind that you're probably not trying to be the average gym goer. You're fkn 17, you don't have a fulltime job, you don't have children to take care of, you probably have alot of spare time and energy. You can use that time and energy to dial in your nutrition. By doing that you will speed up your progress in bodybuilding by probably like 4 times. His method of main-gaining is totally valid. But if you have the extra time and energy, then you can use it to perfect your nutrition and that will intern speed up your progress substantially. I would definitely advise you to track your calories and to eat in a surplus. When it comes to bodybuilding Training and nutrition go hand in hand.

[@ILateralRaise225lb]

Yo Tyler im 134lb 5’3.5ft it took me 1 year and 9 months and i started skinny at barely 100lb your tips helped me a lot with gains bro and i did lean bulk properly though 💪❤️

[@James15279]

Great job bro, keep it up 💪

[@johubify]

THIS!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE FITNESS COMMUNITY NEEDS RIGHT NOW. A GUY WHO ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT BEING HEALTHY

[@markervinmorauda6980]

One of the best Fitness Influencer ! Hopefully I can achieve the body same with your physique

[@yaacheese8643]

Stay like that bro. Focus on maintaining with slow progress and health above all. You look awesome , keep it up!

[@etatauri]

as someone who is 150lb at 5'5'' with some gut and love handles, this gives me a lot of hope!

[@GameTalesHQ]

Yooooo that cheeky COD WW2 Soundtrack at the last 30 seconds. Man that game had a sick main theme.

[@TheDriverr97]

I'm naturally small. Been the same size for ages now. Loved bmx back in the day. Quit drinking seven months ago and began doing pull-ups and push-ups. Came across your shorts showing me all the things I can improve on. Slowly but surely making progress. Thank you for all the tips 🙏

[@0xszander0]

You're good at your point in life. I do not know you age but you look pretty young. Your test levels are still going to be in the upper range. I also always thought myself as a lean person all throughout my 20s. When you start hitting 30 that changed although I'm still fairly lean. What I'm saying is don't expect it to be like this the rest of your life. Your test will drop and your metabolism changes. Keep doing what you're doing now as long as you're still gaining muscle. You're going to have to change what you're doing over time however. Not only that, but many people here are saying they've never bulked and that's fine however you are actually eating in a surplus if you're gaining muscle. So it depends what you see as being a bulk. Is a slight surplus considered a bulk? Then you actually are bulking.

[@yipperdeyip]

I like this physique my dude. It's athletic and aesthetic as hell. Way better than something like Mike Israetel's physique. Keep it up homie Edit: apparently this comparison offended some redditors lmao (when are they not offended!?) I'm a dr Mike fan you utter mutts

[@quasimoto5656]

Don’t have to disparage others to compliment someone

[@slimjimoil93]

People at the gym have this terrible habit of tearing people down to plop others on a pedestal

[@tammystiletto]

I get what you mean, but for the most part you aren’t able to choose what your body looks like. You can do some things, but there is no way the Dr Mike could choose to ever resemble Tyler. So please try to keep the community supportive. That’s a true gym bro.

[@kevinackerman3584]

You are not comparing apples to apples. Mike was a competitive body builder and was on PEDs and probably is on some sort of hormone replacement now because he was on PEDs. Tyler here does not compete and is just maingaining trying to live a healthy life style. Two different goals.

[@_Deez]

​@slimjimoil93 Unfortunately it's just people in general.

[@truenoong]

This is a very interesting perspective on someone who isn't bodybuilding competitively. I have a similar physical frame as you and there's a lot of things to think about here for me. Thank you for this video!

[@prescottosegie]

tyler i appreciate your honesty of why you choose not to bulked keep up the good work dawg. im 5'6 and 165 pounds my bodygoal is to get back up to 180 pounds to 185 pounds 💪

[@TxmmyBeats]

Dude you look incredible for your height and weight! I’m 5’8” 165 right now and I’m debating if I should get down to 135. My first year in college I was 135-140 but I let myself go and got to 210 😅 now I’m on my 2nd cut and I’m on day 2 of working out 3 days a week.

[@Mentesestoicas_]

Accepting your body type and metabolism, and making healthy adjustments accordingly, is the best way to achieve a healthy and aesthetically pleasing body that suits your natural physique. If you gain weight easily, avoid bulking; instead, eat a balanced diet, exercise more, and embrace your naturally stockier build. You might carry a bit more fat than others, and that’s okay. On the other hand, if you're naturally lean, adapt your approach accordingly. It’s all about understanding and accepting yourself, but with health in mind, in my opinion.

[@Shifudragonturtle]

5.5, 145lbs, 18%bf, 21.5 ffmi, 615 ng/dl and turning 44 yrs young. 💪

[@zumbeezy]

You're one of the few youtubers who keeps it 100. Love your videos and keep it up bro.

[@kiryu1157]

I knew you from shorts You are actually more sincere than I thought Keep up the content king👑

[@Asralan78]

you my friend are gifted with god level genetics when it comes to bf& and muscle definition. props to all the hard work

[@abdulhadial-shatshat8411]

Wow! That was just what I was thinking. I have the same preference as yours to stay lean around the year as long as I am making progress. You inspired me to try sticking to the lean phase and monitoring my progress along the way.

[@wullfyularen3044]

Brother, you are the best. Literally the most sane fitness influencer out here.

[@dalewilliams4451]

I 100% agree with you on this, especially with someone who has struggled for years to control moderation of eating, a bulking phase could destroy my life again and I can't risk that just to gain a bit more muscle and then have more body dysmorphia anyways, just not worth it. It's also just extremely unhealthy and I enjoy my healthy eating habits now. Love the content

[@michellybaby]

I am so happy I stumbled across you from that Jubilee episode! I am not interested in the bulk/cut cycle, just trying to look good, feel healthy and push my body to its limits naturally 😊 and your videos are super helpful ❤

[@Qubicle.]

problem with maingaining is that, you need to be precise. otherwise, it's just bulking. maybe YOU can do it, but it's very rare for people who aren't genetically lean to be able to "maingain" without tracking macro. most people will end up cutting or bulking because even a difference of 300-400 KCal is already cutting/bulking, but mostly bulking, because it's easier to notice in your satiety if you eat less calorie than if you eat more, so it means you'll notice it more if you are on an unintentional deficit than if you are on an unintentional surplus. and if you don't track macros? it's very easy to even surpass that and end up on an even "dirtier" bulking. edit: of course, if you are already at your goal physique, then what's the point of cutting and bulking. but that's also not maingaining, it's just maintaining.

[@mattc4266]

He did a lean bulk he just lies to his audience

[@stmp21tronschannel]

Hey Tyler !! I just wanna say, you are a HUGEE help in my fitness journey 🙏 been lifting for about 2 years now and I happen to have a similar build to you (5’8 @ ~135) so looking at your content for the past year helped me improve my techniques based on my build too !! Thank you sm bro and keep doing what you’re doing !!!

[@Bodybuilding_Mine]

I agree and I like that ur showing this as not something you need, but that's better depending on your preferences, like for example, I like being a little lean, like some visible abs, but in the end I prefer looking bulky and huge, aesthetics are like not as important to me as mass

[@bouaouichreda6730]

My Fav Channel In youtube You Are The Best Bro 💪🏼 Honest as always💯

[@devinpendergast9277]

The true king - you inspire me man!! Hell you probs inspire all of us - even the haters

[@ion5964]

Cutting and bulking is the way to go for gymbros. But the permabulk is a very strong argument against it.

[@user-cj9mc7ks3o]

Love your videos ❤ Stay strong 💪

[@makomoll5885]

Greg is gonna love this video

[@notenoughspaceto]

Lol, true though

[@abereu8405]

this guy is legitimately a bad role model for most dudes. most dudes need to bulk if they want to get as big and as strong as this guy, who clearly has incredible genetics and or steroids.

[@t6mahawk]

@@abereu8405thats why the title says “I”

[@ronyboylive6934]

so you stay naturally lean at 10% bodyfat all year round and yet, you you easily gain muscles? Not just muscles, but rather huge proportionate muscles?... Man! You were born to look great! Congrats! And thanks for this tip! I too am doing main-bulking without realising it! lol And already very happy with the results 😁

[@mr.mikeygaming3723]

You also have some very good ab genetics which makes them look amazing even at 14% body fat

[@AreticYT]

Great content man keep it up :) 💯 close to 1m!

[@diama6010]

very well explained man keep it up

[@saiganlord]

Im about 5’5” and im about to hit 135 but i dont have nearly as much lean mass. Thanks for sharing this, helps to put things in perspective for shorter folks.

[@Rank1Demon]

Same I’m 5’6 This guys jacked

[@naturalforlife6741]

I'm 5'6" at 139 this morning. I'm a life time natural at 70 years old. I've been resistance training for over 50 years. I was wondering how I would look at 135. Now I think I know. My channel will show how I look now.

[@HonSolo-du3dt]

For small body types this is rlly helpful

[@mikehuff9793]

Guys like me and you have the metabolism where we are essentially “bulking” all the damn time. My metabolism is RAVENOUS. I’m 46 and never once had to cut weight for Olympic weightlifting. (PR c&j was 265 weighing 118 lbs, 280 @ 124lbs, with a snatch around 215 to 225. Ive tried bulking. It doesn’t do anything but make me hungrier. If you never bulk, and just keep doing what you’re doing, your muscle density will be off the charts when you hit 40. I know your pain, “skinny” king. I have the exact same body you do, plus 4 inches of height, and about 10 lbs. We have a metabolism that is second to none. At age 46 I’m not very big, but am ripped to shreds. And weighing 140 lbs but working out with the heavyweight bodybuilders and powerlifters gives me enough confidence to balance any missing aesthetics. When your bench press is triple your own body weight, you tend to worry less about how you look in the mirror.

[@Rezumi]

Im 5'6" and currently 215 lbs. Trying to cut and build muscle but your physique is better than my goal weight of 155lbs right now. Probably once i hit that goal, ill move the post.

[@mrbobo86]

I'm 5'-6" and 165lbs. Currently lean not not bear mode anymore. Getting to 155lbs has been incredibly tough without dropping calories to like 1600 a day. I started at 230lbs and 2100 cal.

[@Rezumi]

@mrbobo86 yeah, I recently recalculated to about 1500 calories a day. It's kinda rough but ive already laid the groundwork to get here from 250lbs. As long as I keep my dinners light and to focus on protein, I can do it.

[@davidperez6040]

Its completely normal to be 150-170 for 5’6 peepz im 160 rn but usually 170 dont let this dude think you have to be light weight. He is is asian and most asians have small bone structure. And shorter guys muscles look bigger than they actually are due to bone structure and proportions (measurements dont lie). And no im not overweight i run aswell and pretty decent runner sub 45” 10k.

[@davidperez6040]

@saitama3795 sigh if you are going by bmi then yes you are correct but keep in mind bmi is for lay people not people that have muscle. Marines standards for the heaviest you can be at 5”6 is 170 so by your point there are ton of obese marines. Nope because government knows marines are not lay people and use a different weight to height standard

[@Carlos-dm5fo]

the flows looking good on you bro

[@dougrozeboom6400]

I've never seen your KZbin before and I've watched a lot of your tiktoks. I appreciate your honesty and your simple videos (especially on tiktok) I've watched you for form and exercise variation. I especially like the unilateral rear delt machine flies. I'm 5"3 and am built, visually, very close to you as far as bone structure. I've cut down from 168 and am at 149 rn, been about 15 weeks I think. Guess I got a little bit longer to go then I thought for cutting! Appreciate the videos and best of luck to you brother

[@Wiisporter]

Honestly if I had your physique I would not bulk. You have my dream physique because while it could be a larger physique, being that big can be taxing in some ways like *having* to eat a certain ammount to maintain which would feel like im force feeding myself etc.

[@TobyTurtles]

Your the goat 🤘

[@AustenSummers]

The speaker, who is 5'6" and 134-135 lbs, discusses his approach to fitness, focusing on why he has never bulked and likely won't in the future. He attributes his lean physique to genetics, including a small bone structure and low body fat percentage (around 10-12% year-round). He explains that his naturally lean body makes him look more muscular than he actually is. He outlines three reasons for not bulking: Preference for Staying Lean: He values being lean and believes that gaining body fat through bulking would detract from his aesthetic goals. Ability to Progress Without Bulking: He has made significant progress in building muscle without intentionally bulking, suggesting that it's possible to gain muscle while maintaining a lean physique. Dislike for the Bulking Lifestyle: He finds the bulking and cutting cycle mentally taxing and prefers a simpler approach, focusing on maintaining his current body composition through intuitive eating and progressive overload in his workouts. The speaker also addresses the mental challenges associated with bulking, such as body dysmorphia and the pressure to track every detail meticulously. He advises against bulking for those with other life priorities and suggests that while bulking might lead to faster muscle gains, it often isn't worth the additional mental and physical effort for most people. He concludes by encouraging viewers to consider their personal goals and lifestyles when deciding whether to bulk, and to be mindful of the potential downsides.

[@Justafreesheep]

For myself I have to be in a surplus or my progress is snail pace. Always staying in a slight surplus is the key to the best and fastest growth. Training at maintenance is more like cardio than muscle building

[@brothertwix]

I have a similar build as you. I started off as 90-95lbs 2.8 years ago. Now, I am around 135-138lbs range

[@pursuingtruth13]

Great video 🔥

[@vedantamohapatra1192]

Man you are an inspiration!

[@MrOrthodox13]

Not just all that, but longevity. By staying lean (and small, if I may say that) you're not going through a lot of food on a daily basis so your digestive system doesn't work overtime, your muscles don't pull too much weight, your heart isn't straining a lot, on top of not having to stress about every calorie. Happy life.

[@Trungfupanda]

As someone who benches in the 400s at pretty much the same height I would trade bodies with this boy in a heartbeat, he's a fucking stud That's a good ass physique

[@edwardallegretti3072]

I’d like to see a video of your take on training intensity for results! Time in gym vs time under tension, super/tri sets, rest between sets, etc… Thai kicks looking good! 👊

[@ChinamanDrip]

Can’t agree with you more. Staying lean year round is the way to go

[@peacemaker0071]

Light work bro

[@iiliillllliii1289]

you inspire me man just started working out a few months ago and started at 130lbs (im 5’8) and i was able to get a little bigger thanks to your videos and advices

[@JamesDH82]

Man I love your videos I’m 6’0 215 bulking was something I did because of football but now I’m cutting to 190 and probably going to maintain from there I don’t think I could survive at 135 let alone look that good and be that strong at 135

[@CHEFPKR]

Bruce Lee was similar height and weight, and he was a legend.

[@theunknowner3848]

I'm pretty much the exact same build as you with slightly less muscle mass. I've recently upped my food intake due to having hit a plateau - it's definitely helping me to pack on a bit more mass, but it is absolutely not a diet I'd want to sustain long term and probaly not one that I'll be repeating any time soon. Lean build for the win!

[@k.l.1521]

The best middle school sized physique

[@TiTantAung]

under every cmt that is appreciating you, there’s always someone hating. i feel like ppl really really hate short ppl who are confident. this is insane on how hateful ppl are toward short ppl. i mean u have all the advantage why still hating

[@caskaptein9889]

Wow! Connecting working out with a healthy life style!? You’re a genius!!

[@Guus115]

Never done before

[@Rank1Demon]

Ur weight and height go perfectly together.

[@facelesshalo5174]

Wow, I really didn't expect you to be that light. I'm shorter and my body fat is definitely higher, But same Waist size at 165-170 Lbs and also 2-3 inches shorter. I'm currently losing weight from "Bulking" (which was really just trying to gain weight as I was around 120 Lbs 3 years ago). and changing my diet up to try and cut my body fat. I agree with you though I don't think Bulking is for me, and I'm not enjoying having to change things so much. Just gotta focus on the mindset for working out.

[@shualel]

godlike genetics with fast metabolism being born skinny lean, athletic, actually helped him unconsciously lean bulk, and with him being asian, his mom probably cooks a pretty healthy meal for him everyday. people just underestimate how time consuming gaining muscle is without gaining fat. sure u can gain it fast, but there is a fine line between dirty bulk and lean bulk. Tyler is a perfect example of a perfect lean bulk

[@MarioSaraiva]

I’m also 5.5 (5.6 on good days) at 90lbs. Obviously I need to gain size and weight. Lean bulk would be my intention. But all of this to say that your physique is pretty much a desirable goal for most of us and you’re definitely not wrong on your approach. This is what has made you more productive, more mentally and physically healthy without compromising too much of your life

[@kmaclaren4603]

Bro doesn't need to bulk, he looks solid, hits his personal goals, is clearly very aware of his body and has a system that works well for him!

[@josefliu]

he has a great rock climbing frame, i am the same height and i can drop 5 pound of fat to 155 , but if i cut to 150, i feel weak... so for him to be at 135 .. 15 pound less, he would be awesome on a wall ... he is strong and light and if he has a positive reach ... banging

[@sova_1]

I have reached lately (like 1 year before) to the same conclusion but still just got fat again, i have similiar physics as you (height and weight just not that trained, I mainly workout calisthenics) but now I cutted 11 lbs to 135 +/- and found out your channel which is game changer and I choose to stay lean full year so this summer I wanna cut little more and do low surplus and maintain the weight. Ty for the videos and cheers 👌😎

[@HashBandicoot356]

I am 5'7". maybe closer to 5'8". When i was very lean as a HS senior for wrestling, I would make 160 lbs for my weight class and I would weigh like 175 when i didnt have to make it and I was lean. My bones are thick and by shoulders are broad, big legs, thicker waist even with low body fat. Now I am over 200 lbs at that weight and not (too) fat. My ideal weight would probably be between 178 and 180-something. Just different builds, frame, bone density.