Yeah, it’s the “only the mirror can tell the truth” trope is a thing. I’ve never competed like you have, but I’d probably have to go down to the 190s to show it.
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For body composition assessment the mirror is king.
A % body fat measurement is at best a tool to verbally express your body composition without pics, and at its worst is a number to boast on the internet.
I have grown to hate the term “bulk.” From my experience and working with others trying to achieve a good physique, a bulk causes more problems than it helps.
I would suggest that around 15% body fat be your “bulk” body composition. That is sufficient surplus at maintenance to add muscle, given plenty of good protein and good training. Since I place my faith in the mirror, “my 15%” shows major muscle group separation, and definitely no striations. You want to look beach ready at your fattest. No one needs ask if you lift weights. It is obvious.
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Why go through these steps?
Why not just 275x.79=217.25.
Why break it down to 2.75?
I’m just curious.
1.) I wanted to walk through the process to explain all the steps of it.
2.) I’m an English major, so I treat math as loosely as I treat language.
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X2 on the Velocity Diet. Takes out all the guess work.
If you’re really 21% bodyfat at 275, you’re an absolute beast! Any photos?