I’ve generally used all my cycles (5 so far) to put on as much lean size as possible. I’m usually at a moderate surplus (+200-600) to keep fat down, so I don’t get above 15% BF. On my cruises, I utilize a moderate calorie deficit (-200-400) so that I can gradually return to 9-10% BF before starting my next cycle. I’ve always read on here that low BF is preferable before starting a cycle. I agree with this. This has always felt like the correct approach, but recently I came across some info by Chase Irons who says this approach is incorrect. The proper way would be to bulk on cycle, move to a maintenance amount of calories while cruising (keeping the fat you accumulated during your bulk; and I guess theoretically keeping your gains), then do a cutting cycle, rinse and repeat. So have I been losing gains unnecessarily by moving to a slight deficit between cycles? Or am I being crazy? I would add that I’m 36, 6’4”, 220 lbs, 13% BF, and getting ready for my next cycle (for which who’s layout you all helped me create). I’m training to compete in men’s physique later on this year, and am not holding a substantial amount of mass beyond what I feel my genetic potential would allow.