Tips for Getting a Shredded Look: a Redditor's Weight Journey
Follow a 20-year-old's fitness journey to achieve a shredded look. Learn how to bulk up and target specific areas to improve your physique.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
We all have different fitness goals that we want to achieve. One Reddit user, k9thebeast, shared his weight journey in a post, asking for advice on how to achieve a shredded look. His post received helpful comments from other Reddit users and we’ll discuss some of their recommendations.
Bulking and Targeting Areas
One of the key recommendations was to bulk up and build more muscle mass. K9thebeast was benching 165 pounds but only weighed 135 pounds, meaning he needed to grow more muscle mass before attempting to cut and achieve a shredded look. Redditor fr0gz0r suggested K9thebeast work up to 150 or 160 pounds and then cut back down to 135-140 pounds again, repeating this process multiple times.
Curved Spine and Sitting Posture
Redditor Reddeano suggested that K9thebeast may have a curved spine, which may be contributing to the protruding stomach. K9thebeast acknowledged this as a possibility, and also noted that he sits for extended periods due to college. Therefore, he should work on his posture while sitting and consider stretching and core-strengthening exercises to improve his spinal alignment.
Diet and Protein
K9thebeast mentioned his current diet consisted of 6-8 eggs a day, among other things. He liked to pack in the protein before and after workouts but didn’t know why he couldn't achieve a ripped look. Redditor fr0gz0r suggested that K9thebeast’s diet should have a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Additionally, he recommended K9thebeast track his caloric intake to determine if he was consuming the correct amount of calories to achieve his goals.
Conclusion
K9thebeast’s post shows how everyone has different fitness goals and requirements. There are various approaches to achieve a shredded look, but it takes time, dedication, and discipline. From his story, we can learn that balancing our diet, working on our posture, and strategically targeting specific areas by bulking up can result in a fit and toned body. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things to achieve your fitness goals.
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Madeleine Smith
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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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