How to Get Ripped

How To Get Ripped Fast

I want to share with you guys this article by my good friend Vince DelMonte.  Start off the new year right with this informative article on how to get lean and ripped.

To have a world class fitness body, you must be muscular of course, symmetrical and balanced, and have a well defined six-pack, but most importantly, you have to get ripped and shredded to the bone! If you do not know how to get ripped fast, then we are about to discuss how weight training, proper nutrition and aerobic exercise will assist in getting a ripped, beach worthy body by next summer.

Determine Where You Are Starting Before You Start To Get Ripped

If you do not have the ripped body of your dreams than you are either one of two people:

1. The 'big guy' at the gym who looks huge in clothes but has no muscle definition when the shirt comes off. You are training like a bodybuilder, eating in a caloric surplus, getting stronger and bigger each week but would never win a fitness model show because of your excess body fat.

2. Or, are you the 'skinny guy' who thinks he is ripped because your veins are popping out of your tank top, but have no muscle mass to support your frame. Sure, your veins make you look 'ripped' to the bike club but this false sense of 'big' would only get you laughed off a bodybuilding stage.

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.

There you have it. Now you know how to get ripped fast, whether you are a skinny or bulky.
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About the Author:

Vince DelMonte is the author of Your Six Pack Quest found at http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com  He specializes in helping chubby guys and gals get six pack abs without gimmicks, supplements or dieting.

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Can You Gain Muscle Weight Without Getting Fat?

Here's another great article by my good friend Vince Delmonte


Can You Gain Muscle Weight Without Getting Fat? 


There are two common fitness goals - to gain muscle mass and to lose body fat.  Unfortunately, for the most part, the two goals are at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Building muscle mass is going to require you to take in a surplus of calories because, well, let's face it, you can't build muscle out of nothing (unless of course you have some chemical help going on).
Losing fat mass on the other hand is going to require you to be in a negative calorie balance because that is what will get your body burning off additional body fat as fuel for its tissues.
Striving to accomplish both goals at the same time is rarely a good approach because more than likely you will just end up spinning your wheels and getting nowhere.
Most weight lifters will have to accept some fat gain when they are looking to gain weight, however how much fat gain they need to add is question. It is this variable that we are hoping to influence.
Can you really gain weight without getting fat? 

When adding muscle mass there are two approaches you can take.

Some take the approach of just eating as much food as they can possible cram into themselves. Their life suddenly becomes one long 24-hour buffet in their quest for muscle mass as they are under the thinking that the more food that goes in, the more muscle synthesis that will go on.
This thinking is heavily flawed. The body can only assimilate so much muscle tissue at once and after it has done so, any remaining calories are simply going to be stored as body fat. Plain and simple. You my friend, are no exception to the rule.

For those guys who are out there taking in five thousand or more calories per day, this is obviously going to be way more than they need and will result in a considerable amount of unwanted fat weight over a period of three to six months (how long most people will 'bulk' for).
The second option is to adopt a more moderate approach and only eat so many additional calories to support this muscle growth and that's it. This will allow you to hopefully get as much lean tissue gained as possible without the accumulation of a monstrous rise in body fat.
So that leads us to the next question you're probably wondering. How much muscle can you build? How many calories over maintenance should you be eating?

You've probably already heard of the guy who claims he's added 20 pounds of muscle in the short timeframe of six weeks.  While this may be a very rare occurrence among an individual who is brand new to weight lifting, has insanely good genetics and utilized an excellent training and nutritional program, the fact of the matter is that most guys are simply not going to be able to come even close to adding this much muscle tissue.

A natural trained individual can hope to achieve about half a pound to one pound of muscle per week - if he's doing everything correctly.  If he doesn't have the greatest genetics or isn't feeding himself optimally, this will decrease even further.  So as you can see, at a measly two to four pounds of muscle growth per month, you aren't going to be needed to eat insanely high calorie intakes.
The higher your intake is, the more you risk putting on additional body fat.  As a general rule, keep it to about 250 to 500 calories above maintenance in hopes of putting on mostly muscle without too much body fat.  Keep track of your current body fat levels and appearance and if you see that too much of your weight gain is coming on as fat mass, reduce your calorie intake slightly.
It is always best to go by REAL WORLD results since you are in the real world after all. You can read as much as you like as to how many calories you should be eating, but this does not mean that's going to be the exact number that will produce results.  Different people have different metabolisms that will respond to an increase in calories in various ways. So as you go about your bulk, adjust according to the results you are getting.

Remember that the more patient you are with your muscle gains and the slower you go, the more time you can spend adding muscle mass and the less time you have to spend dieting off the additional fat you gained - which as I'm sure many of you already know, is not a pleasant experience.
So next time you decide you are going to do a 'bulking' phase, take a slower approach. Not only are you much more likely to maintain a favorable appearance this way but your mind will thank you as well.  Nothing kills confidence levels faster than seeing all muscle definition go out the window in a matter of weeks, so keep the weight gain under control so you don't have to deal with this.

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About the Author:

Vince DelMonte is the author of No Nonsense Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets To Insane Muscle Gain found at www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

 He teaches skinny guys how to get big muscles, without supplements, drugs and training less than before.

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Six Pack Abs

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6 Pack Abs - The Secret To 6 Pack Abs

By Vince DelMonte

Everywhere you turn, someone's promising the next secret to getting 6 pack abs. Some of these so called 'secrets' have some degree of accuracy, while others, not so much. Deciphering which are the best methods to getting 6 pack abs is going to be critical to your having success with this goal.
The biggest area you need to focus on when trying to obtain 6 pack abs is going to be on your diet. Like it or not, the old saying that 'abs are made in the kitchen', is probably one of the most truthful statements in the fitness industry. If your diet isn't in line, your stomach is going to show it.
So, what should you be doing with your diet?

First, ensure you are getting enough protein. Not only is protein going to form the key building blocks you need to build muscle tissue, but it's also going to provide you with a better feeling of fullness than eating just carbohydrates alone would for example. Protein is more "expensive" than any other macronutrient meaning that your body will burn more calories breaking down protein compared to carbs and fats.

Next, don't be afraid of dietary fat that comes from primarily monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as olive oils, fish oils, a mix of nuts, natural peanut butter and avocado. While it's true that eating fat will increase your calories fast, as long as you keep it between 20-30% it can be one of the best things to get 6 pack abs fast. The important point here is that dietary fat helps keep your insulin level stable, which, when high enough can actually cause fat gain itself.
Furthermore, dietary fat will keep you feeling the fullest for the longest duration in time; longer than both protein or carbohydrates would. Interestingly, some diets high in fat can get you 6 pack abs fast because your body learn to metabolize fat for energy.
So, while you do need to watch it, be sure you are getting some in your diet.
Finally, when it comes to carbohydrate intake and getting 6 pack abs, you want to focus most of your carbohydrate intake around the post workout period.
Why?

The biggest reason for this is because this is when your body is going to need those carbohydrates the most and will really suck them up into the muscle tissue. When you eat them at this time, it is least likely that they will turn into body fat.
Additionally, consuming carbohydrates during this period will also help to aid with muscle recovery and repair, so that means less down time from the gym for you.
If getting 6 pack abs fast is your goal than each meal you should consist of 1-2 cups of raw vegetables to control insulin levels, improve absorption of your protein and flood your body with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
So, if you are aiming to get 6 pack abs in the coming months, have a good hard look at your diet. That is the big secret that must not be overlooked if you are to succeed. 

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About the Author:

Vince DelMonte is the author of Your Six Pack Quest found at http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com
He specializes in helping chubby guys and gals get six pack abs without gimmicks, supplements or dieting.


Do 10-15 reps on each exercise, moving all the way through the circuit without stopping. Repeat this circuit 2-3 times depending on skill level.

1. Crunch
2. Bicycle Crunch
3. Side to Side Leg Raises

4. Leg Raises
5. Oblique Crunch
6. Side Elbow Plank with Knee Crunch
7. Front Plank with Knee Crunch