Tricks of the Trade from Any Guy Who’s Ripped

Tricks of the Trade from Any Guy Who's Ripped   Stick to these nine proven methods to chisel your body.   When it comes to getting cut, there are a few rules of thumb that any guy who's earned a six-pack can tell you. At the end of the day, it's less about secret cheats and exotic routines and more to do with the internal strength to stick to the self-evident truths of fitness. What are these "truths of fitness"? We've outlined nine of them right here. Sample tip: Work out aggressively. Anyone can do 3 sets of 10 reps, but what's the level of intensity you go at it with? Ripped guys know you've got to hit the weights hard and hyperfocused. Amp up the intensity of your workout by keeping track of and reducing rest time between sets. The less time you give your body to recover, the harder it has to work.   More >       Also Check Out:     The Best Dynamic Warmup   Get your muscles loose for lifting with this major-league warmup that you can do just about anywhere.     Six Ways to Eat Lean Steak   Give your meals a protein boost with this ultimate guy food. Here's how to shop for it and serve it.     Dream Girl: Jennifer Lawrence   The Hunger Games hottie is catching fire once again in the buzz-worthy American Hustle.     Q&A: Vernon Davis   The dynamic San Francisco 49ers star is changing the game—on and off the field.     Holiday Eating Strategies   Gain muscle, not fat, between your office Christmas party and New Year's binge.     Crush Workouts Forever   The training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to keep you at your peak performance.         mensfitness.com | Subscribe to Men's Fitness Magazine | About Us | Privacy Policy | Contact Us     All e-mail addresses were obtained through user-submittal on MensFitness.com. To unsubscribe, click here. Or view our Privacy Policy.     © 2013 Weider Publications, LLC. All Rights Reserved. A subsidiary of American Media, Inc., 4 New York Plaza, NY, NY 10004