Should I bulk or cut?
Hey team - I’m a 34 year old male that could really use your guys’ help on which direction I should take. I’m currently 5’10’’ and weigh 192 pounds. I’m hoping to get in incredible shape (probably a familiar story here) and get jacked/back to where I was a few years ago (see the picture of me climbing). I currently work out five times a week, doing chest/shoulders on Mondays, running Tuesdays, lifting back/biceps on Wednesdays, taking a break on Thursdays, lifting legs on Fridays, running on Saturdays, and taking another rest day on Sundays.
In regards to my diet, I’ve been counting my calories and protein intake, being sure to eat clean. I’m currently consuming 2,200 calories (it says on Google that I should consume about 1.2 calories per pound in order to get shredded) and about 220 grams of protein (again, it said to consume about 1.2 grams of protein per pound to get the body I’m looking for).
I’ve included pictures of where I am currently (picture of me on the mirror) and where I’d like to be (picture of me climbing). I’m also reading books by Michael Matthew’s on dieting techniques and workout routines that can point me in the right direction.
Let me know your thoughts when you can! Thanks!