Ripped, Shredded, Sliced [Recruiting][Educational]

by **JoshyBoy** on Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:38 pm

This is an educational and social user group, headed by myself as a Personal Trainer and a Strength and Conditioning student. The aim of this group is to provide advice and a place for discussion of all matters relating to fitness, health, and physical activity. Whether you are an athlete, or just your "average Joe" (or Josephine) looking to improve their fitness and/or lifestyle, The Iron is a place to raise any questions you may have. This is not a place to discuss favourite sports teams or argue about whether or not you are better than your local rivals.

To apply to join this user group send a Private Message to JoshyBoy detailing your experiences with health/exercise/fitness and why you should enter The Iron Jungle.

Leader
JoshyBoy

Members
tdans
iamkoolerthanu
Joodoo
Gillipig
BoganGod
jammyjames
greenoaks
God Emperor Q
swimmerdude99
merch313
Gillipig
40kguy

I've supplied this information for you to have a look at whether you want to join or not. Please be warned, the latter pictures are a little weird, and the last one is quite disturbing.

Defined - Muscle separations get deeper in the arms, chest, legs and back, and abs appear when flexed. Approximate body fat level is 10%.

Here's an example of someone in a defined state.

Ripped - Abdominals are clearly visible all the time, vascularity in arms is prominent, chest and back separation is obvious, and face is starting to appear more angular. This condition can be held indefinitely. Approximate body fat level is between 7% and 9%.

Here's an example of someone in a ripped state.

Shredded - Striations appear in large muscle groups when they are flexed. You look small in clothes, but look fantastic when you're not. Vascularity appears in lower abdomen and in the legs. This condition can be held for several days with careful dieting. Competitive bodybuilders often aim for this state for competition day. Approximate body fat level is between 5% and 7%.

Here's an example of someone in a shredded state.

Sliced - Muscles and tendons begin to appear in the face when chewing, striations appear everywhere and vascularity appears everywhere. Body fat levels are close to 3% and subcutaneous water levels are near 0. Condition can only be held for a few hours at a time. This is not a healthy condition to stay in due to lower water level.

Here's an example of someone in a sliced state.

by **Dibbun** on Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:47 pm

I want to be vascular, women love a man who's vascular.

by **tdans** on Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:48 pm

Count me in Joshy!

by **JoshyBoy** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 5:54 am

Dibbun wrote:I want to be vascular, women love a man who's vascular.

There's your problem. They love a man who's vascular.

tdans wrote:Count me in Joshy!

Naturally Dan.

by **Ace Rimmer** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:52 am

What if you're a fatass who wants to be healthier?

Also note that when tdans posts a ton of pics of himself topless, I'll be forced to foe him to hide him. It's nothing personal.

by **greenoaks** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:41 am

is this usergroup the place where i could ask questions like .......

is multi-grain or wholemeal bread better for me ?

by **JoshyBoy** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:54 am

Ace Rimmer wrote:What if you're a fatass who wants to be healthier?

Also note that when tdans posts a ton of pics of himself topless, I'll be forced to foe him to hide him. It's nothing personal.

Then you are most definitely welcome.

Oh, and don't worry, there will be a thread just for pictures, so you can just not look at it.

greenoaks wrote:is this usergroup the place where i could ask questions like .......

is multi-grain or wholemeal bread better for me ?

Most definitely, yes.

by **greenoaks** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:28 pm

JoshyBoy wrote:
greenoaks wrote:is this usergroup the place where i could ask questions like .......

is multi-grain or wholemeal bread better for me ?

Most definitely, yes.

is this usergroup the place where i'll get the answer to questions like .......

is multi-grain or wholemeal bread better for me ?

by **Ace Rimmer** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:48 pm

JoshyBoy wrote:
Ace Rimmer wrote:What if you're a fatass who wants to be healthier?

Also note that when tdans posts a ton of pics of himself topless, I'll be forced to foe him to hide him. It's nothing personal.

Then you are most definitely welcome.

Oh, and don't worry, there will be a thread just for pictures, so you can just not look at it.

But I wanna see pics of you ♥

by **JoshyBoy** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:12 pm

greenoaks wrote:is this usergroup the place where i'll get the answer to questions like .......

is multi-grain or wholemeal bread better for me ?

JoshyBoy wrote:Most definitely, yes.

by **iamkoolerthanu** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:13 pm

I'll join,

I wanna join because I don't really have the muscles that I wished I had, and I want to maybe lose a few pounds on my stomach. Since I am going to college in 2 weeks, I figured having this to look at or ask questions about being healthy and maybe getting a little more muscle would be a good idea.

by **JoshyBoy** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:21 pm

You are exactly the kind of person who would benefit from this group iamkoolerthanu. I'd be happy to have you in this group.

by **Joodoo** on Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:59 pm

In plz.
I'm seeking advice on diets that are suitable for muscle building.
And also recommendations on how often I should train.

by **tdans** on Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:45 pm

Ace Rimmer wrote:What if you're a fatass who wants to be healthier?

Also note that when tdans posts a ton of pics of himself topless, I'll be forced to foe him to hide him. It's nothing personal.

by **Gillipig** on Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:20 am

Ok count me in Joshy

! I can give advice on running! I'll be running my third halfmarathon soon and then workout for my first marathon begins $\:D/$ !!! I've been a bit of a gymrat previously as well so I can give some advice there as well! Also my brother is a personal trainer so I can pass forth some advice he's given me

!

by **BoganGod** on Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:39 am

In please, on a solemn promise from tdans that there will be no more pictures of masculine nipple fondling sent my way. <shudders and vomits in mouth once again>

by **jammyjames** on Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:11 am

Count me in please, I used to be a huge fitness fanatic. Back in my hay day I had 18 inch arms. It would be interesting to share tips etc, and find out how others get there.

by **JoshyBoy** on Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:43 am

Only need another four people....

by **greenoaks** on Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:04 am

JoshyBoy wrote:Only need another four people....

if you had included me you'd only need 3

by **JoshyBoy** on Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:58 am

greenoaks wrote:
JoshyBoy wrote:Only need another four people....

if you had included me you'd only need 3

Wasn't sure if you were serious about the group?

by **God Emperor Q** on Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:34 pm

In please.
I want a six pack

hahaha.

-GEQ

by **greenoaks** on Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:08 pm

JoshyBoy wrote:
greenoaks wrote:
JoshyBoy wrote:Only need another four people....

if you had included me you'd only need 3

Wasn't sure if you were serious about the group?

at 112 kg i need to get serious :-$

by **Swimmerdude99** on Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:20 pm

I'm in, I train for swimming 4 hours a day. Sadly I'm not ripped, shredded, or even defined, but I ain't chubby, darn parents both had to show no muscle. My dad was a football player, basketball, baseball in highschool and played baseball in college. I hope to get a scholarship for swimming. Anywho those are my "credentials" would love to join!