“Skinny fat” is a slang term for people who have a high bodyfat %, but low level of muscularity. While a bulking approach may be tempting (since you want to build muscle quickly), bulking will lead to even more fat gain, along with the potential associated health risks. Probably not the best option. Cutting may also be tempting (since you want to lose fat quickly), but an aggressive cut will seriously dampen your muscle building goals. This is why recomp is the ideal route for anyone who falls in the “skinny fat” category. Chapter 7 is entirely dedicated to “The Skinny Fat Dilemma”.