How much would getting lean/ripped would help my SMV?

CompetitiveAd4912 · 2021-04-26T11:00:27+00:00

It's not about just getting lean/ripped, it's also about heavy compound movements Testosterone boosting effects so lifting is huge to improve SMV

You need to do all the compound movements

1 Deadlifts

2 Squats

3 Benchpress

4 Pullups

5 Barbell Rows

6 Overhead Press

Go to a Gym and have someone teach you the form. Those exercises are enough as a beginner until you learn proper form. Start with 1 day Training 2 days rest

NichRigga- · 2021-04-26T12:10:21+00:00

Being ripped compared to lean is a night and day difference. Trust me. Its like living life on easy mode

TheRedPillRipper · 2021-04-26T13:08:12+00:00

Immensely. Yet at 195 your focus should be putting weight on. For context I sit at around 220 at 5’10. When summer rolls around it’s Easymode. Even in winter when I’m not as disciplined with nutrition I still cop looks. You can’t hide big arms and a yolk. Getting bigger should be your priority.
If you work better being told what to do; pay someone to tell you. If you prefer saving money; work out a plan yourself.

I’d suggest simply running a program for 3-6 months then assessing. Rinse and repeat. If you don’t want to get too fat, pick a diet to correspond with your program.

For example when I run a program I’ll run it for 90 days. The diet that works best for me is Keto. So I’ll meal prep most of my food Sundays and Wed nights. After 90 days I check my numbers then recalibrate. Sometimes switch programs and hit it again. Some of my favourites are Stronglifts, 4 Horsemen, Greyskull LP and though I didn’t finish it Nsuns(got injured last year so haven’t run it out yet). If you are a beginner Starting Strength by Rippetoe is great.

The best way is to make a plan; then be consistent. Eventually you’ll work into a routine that’s best for you.

Godspeed and good luck!

skyrunner22 · 2021-04-26T13:11:41+00:00

Every man should make a go of it in life to experience it themselves. With your age and height the results you will see should be very fun. If you are unsure of how to go about it, just get a good personal trainer for a month to help set you on the right path, write down everything and have the routine set. You obviously see the value of a coach so go for it

MoreAlfa · 2021-04-26T15:10:45+00:00

Us guys are just plain dumb sometimes because we see things in goofy ways. You write about getting "ripped" as if it only affects you physically.
"Hey, I'm a good athlete so how much of a difference will abs really make?"

Obviously it is a good question but the benefits to lifting are much more than just "physical". Your body will produce more testosterone (physical) and then that testosterone does some really cool shit.

More confidence for example. Also, being dog ass tired but finishing that third set is pretty fucking awesome. Confidence.

Bench 200 pounds three sets of eight, and a 130 pound girl is a lot less scary.

Anyway, find a workout routine that looks fun and follow it. Make sure it has all the compound lifts and for the first 12 weeks, have fun.

Diet--if you want to lose weight, eat at a 20% caloric deficit. You have enough God given common sense to know if what you are about to stick in your pie hole is healthy or not, so use your common sense.

Motivation--down betwixt your legs are a twig and a couple of berries. By virtue of having those items, you are a man. Act like a man. Say you are going to do something. Do something. Finish that something. Then find another something. In other words, the motivation comes from within.

Bone_Coat · 2021-04-26T13:37:44+00:00