Sunday, August 9, 2009

How To Get Ripped Fast

To get ripped, you must determine whether you need to start leaning down through a fat loss program or else add muscle mass with a bulking program. You cannot be ripped if you are lacking muscle mass or lacking muscle definition. Don't chase both goals at once. I will address how both categories can learn how to get ripped fast with weight training, nutrition, and cardio.

How To Get Ripped With Weight Training
  • Skinny guys should train less than 45 minutes each workout.
  • Skinny guys should focus on only compound movements and no isolated movements.
  • Skinny guys should focus on getting stronger by 5% every two weeks.
  • Skinny guys should do no more than 1-2 forced reps to avoid wasted energy.
  • Skinny guys should have there body parts split up into a maximum three day program.
  • Bulky guys can train from 1 hour to 1 and ½ hours for the extra caloric expenditure.
  • Bulky guys can incorporate more isolated movements for caloric expenditure.
  • Bulky guys should still maintain their strength which will ensure no muscle loss.
  • Bulky guys can include drop sets and pre-exhaust sets for the extra energy expenditure.
  • Bulky guys can spend more time per muscle group and split their body parts over 5 days.

How To Get Ripped With Nutrition
  • Skinny guys should be eating about 15 x their current body weight in calories for muscle mass.
  • Skinny guys should eat at least 1- 1.5 grams of protein per pound of lean muscle mass.
  • Skinny guys should be eating at least 2x as many carbs as proteins.
  • Skinny guys should be getting high quality fats with each meal.
  • Skinny guys should be getting extra calories through workout nutrition drinks.
  • Skinny guys should have their largest meals at breakfast, pre-workout, and post-workout.
  • Skinny guys should be eating large quantities of oatmeal, whole grains, potatoes, and rice.
  • Bulky guys should be eating about 10 x their current body weight, in calories, for fat loss.
  • Bulky guys should eat at least 1 - 1.5 grams of protein per pound of lean muscle mass.
  • Bulky guys should eat a 1:1 ratio of proteins to carbs in the day.
  • Bulky guys should only eat healthy fats like flax oil, olive oil, nuts, and avocado's.
  • Bulky guys should only consume liquid carbs during the workout.
  • Bulky guys should consume carbs only in the form of veggies and fruits.

How To Get Ripped With Cardio
  • Skinny guys should only do cardio if there caloric intake is in a 1000 calorie surplus.
  • Skinny guys should keep their cardio workouts as far away as possible from their weights.
  • Skinny guy should keep their cardio workouts less than 20-30 minutes.
  • Skinny guys should do cardio no more than 2 - 4 x a week.
  • Skinny guys should perform cardio on a full stomach.
  • Skinny guys should have a protein-carb workout drink ready after the workout.
  • Skinny guys should avoid long, endurance-style training.
  • Bulky guys should do there cardio immediately after weights.
  • Bulky guys should do a mixture of long, slow cardio and interval cardio.
  • Bulky guys can do cardio up to 7-10 x a week in extreme cases.
  • Bulky guys should do cardio on a empty stomach for quicker fat loss.
  • Bulky guys should sip on a protein drink to avoid muscle loss.

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