I want to build muscle and get ripped

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liamforward18
liamforward18 Posts: 21 Member
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Ive been going the gym since july 2015 ive not gained much size but ive gained abit of muscle definition and im a bad fussy eater so im not eating the right foods is there anyway around this,

My main goal is achieving 6 pack abs

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  • FabianRodriguez94
    FabianRodriguez94 Posts: 221 Member
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    Caloric deficit + good strength training program = Low body fat levels. With a lower body fat percentage, you will get abs.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    Don't we all.
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
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    Are you following a structured program consistently or doing the f#$karounditis plan?
    Getting a 6 pack is more about fat loss than muscle gain.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
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    Still muscle gain is required for a more defined six pack. At 12% body fat with more muscle mass, I have a more defined 6 pack than when I was 153lbs at 8-9% body fat. If you want more muscle, eat a caloric surplus then cut away the fat to reveal your abs and definition
  • AnirbanMookherjee
    AnirbanMookherjee Posts: 46 Member
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    Start eating right. You'll never get anywhere without it. And for more serious gains go to bodybuilding.com and start following any popular program.
  • DanSTL82
    DanSTL82 Posts: 156 Member
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    Abs are made in the kitchen; i.e., through healthy eating. If you will not eat right, you will not get abs. End of story.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    liamforward18 wrote: »
    Ive been going the gym since july 2015 ive not gained much size but ive gained abit of muscle definition and im a bad fussy eater so im not eating the right foods is there anyway around this,

    My main goal is achieving 6 pack abs

    What exactly does that mean? Specifically, how much fat and protein are you getting on average?
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
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    Very unlikely that you'll build muscle AND get a six-pack at the same time. The former generally requires a caloric surplus while the latter requires a caloric deficit. Better to work on building muscle ("bulking") first, then on getting definition ("cutting").
  • drachfit
    drachfit Posts: 217 Member
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    there is no way around being a fussy eater.

    eat the foods you know you need to eat. they are good! they are even better if you learn how to cook. chicks also dig a guy that can cook a tasty meal.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited March 2016
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    You don't have to eat "healthy foods" per sae.

    Just hit your macros and stay under your TDEE and your body fat percentage will drop and you will see results.

    I eat a ton of ice cream, pastries, greasy triple burgers and lift every day and had my abdominal muscles completely ripped apart with surgeries a couple years ago. I still have visible abs at age 46.
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
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    liamforward18 wrote: »
    Ive been going the gym since july 2015 ive not gained much size but ive gained abit of muscle definition and im a bad fussy eater so im not eating the right foods is there anyway around this,

    My main goal is achieving 6 pack abs

    A six pack requires a process of bulking and cutting. Currently, I have more ab definition than ever and am eating more than before, just working out a lot harder and upping weight regularly. Focus on getting enough protein - at least 1 gram per 1 lb. of body weight (i.e. I weight 114 lbs. so I aim for 114 grams of protein). When you bulk enough - start cutting and continue lifting; decrease calories by 250-350 and incorporate cardio. BAM! Abs.
  • briscogun
    briscogun Posts: 1,135 Member
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    Bulking and cutting is one option. The other is longer, called a body recomposition. You basically eat at or about maintenance, and change your body composition by losing fat and adding muscle slowly. Here's the end all be all thread:

    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

    Good luck!
  • engodwin
    engodwin Posts: 516 Member
    edited March 2016
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    senecarr wrote: »
    Are you following a structured program consistently or doing the f#$karounditis plan?
    Getting a 6 pack is more about fat loss than muscle gain.

    :D<3
  • ironhajee
    ironhajee Posts: 384 Member
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    kwtilbury wrote: »
    Very unlikely that you'll build muscle AND get a six-pack at the same time. The former generally requires a caloric surplus while the latter requires a caloric deficit. Better to work on building muscle ("bulking") first, then on getting definition ("cutting").

    You da man excellent post ;)
  • ironhajee
    ironhajee Posts: 384 Member
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    Or woman... I'm not sure ^

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