If you are truly 12.5% body fat and a beginner, that is far leaner than the majority of the population. I would recommend you bulk as you still have yet to achieve the majority of your gains. For more beginner tips, I highly recommend you check out Dynamic Dreams Fitness. Their focus is primarily on workout advice for beginners. Here is the link if you want to check it out:
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