@@azminek7154 getting super shredded makes you look older in the face because we associate being young with having a certain amount of fat in the face (which also helps to make the skin look smoother at all ages). Therefore if you cut for vanity alone, going super deep is usually not a good idea.
48 years in a few months - i'm definitely not shredded but i absolutely love being in shape. i run up and down stairs, i can rip off 15 clean pull ups, 15 ring dips, squat twice my bodyweight etc etc. being flexible and capable is everything. i still am quick to jump down and play with the 2 year olds when their parents have trouble just bending over and picking them up. the super benefit for me is how easy it is to sleep, and how easy it is to just jump out of bed and get my day started. i'll never ever stop working out so long as i can put one foot in front of the other. this channel is fire and i look forward to you guys being around for years to come! cheers!
@@calimove Wait what? That isn't a body that was forged young? Gives me hope to achive such a high standard myself! I started 3.5 years ago with 25. I thought these impressive natty builds had been trained during puberty and I missed out.
@@calimoveNow this is inspiring and impressive. You are a legend together with the guy in blue 🔵 shorts. You guys are amazing. Your method of training speaks volumes if you transformed like that in that duration. Salute ✋🙌 bro
That gut is no one's dream body. 😂 Sorry. There's no shame in having whatever body you have, but given the option, you know dang well that any person, male or female, would choose to look as peak as possible.
This video is an example that physical decline in your 30's and at least the start of your 40's is largely caused by lifestyle, and not actual degradation of the human body. I mean, father time will eventually win, but it is certainly possible to push back the old and frail phase by multiple decades. Easier said than done ofcourse, but the results can be tremendous.
thats why im here. realistic takes, objective facts and just the truth. there are millions of other guys making ppl chase the maximum shredded look without ever talking about the downsides or admitting they get shredded, take a few dozen videos over a short period of time, and then get lean again to survive and live off the vids they produced in advance xD
This is an important video coming from a channel that uses the appeal of a shredded asthetic for thumbnails a lot (which you kind of have to as a fitness channel). Respect!
Recently started working out at the tender age of 32. You guys helped me a ton with your videos, and you're an inspiration. 3 months in, I can already see a bit of progression. It's never too late to get your glutes up!
Thank you very much for sharing your personal experience regarding those pros and cons. Right now I'm 39 and finishing a cutting phase so these points are very valuable for me
Idk, what you describe as just „lean“ being around 10% bf is already VERY LEAN in my opinion. And requires hard work and is maybe unrealistic for most people.
He did also say however that everyone has a different range of optimal leanness. Some folks might do well around 10%, some at higher levels. He covered this in the video
same for me bro. even at 15% i have negligible face fat. i recommend training neck religiously, neck curls and neck extensions. i have a 18 " neck, looks sick.
I personally don't like the shredded look. Seeing muscle striation and viens makes me feel queasy. My favourite look is muscular, but with enough fat to soften the look slightly. Also, it's not just about look, I find people (including myself) are just more pleasant to be around when they're not cranky and constantly hangry! Like you say at the start, I think it's about finding the sweet spot between underweight and overweight, and that can change over time.
Thanks! I'm now constantly around 10-15% of body fat (~63kg/167cm) and I feel good. I try to do most of the workouts outside, I run a lot, cycle, swing clubs and the mace, lift some weights. I seldom catch a cold, feel more "heat", freeze less often, but (yes) at 53y I feel very quickly if I don't recover enough. For me personally I can confirm, that some things changed getting near to be jacked. More confidence, feeling useful strength in everyday life and it's good to know, that I still can learn new, correct existing movement patterns, learn more about my body, etc.
For me, I don't mind my bodyfat, I don't think about it until it's more than 15%, then it's time to eat clean and reduce a bit the food portions (mostly carbs). I feel ok between 13%~18%, but bellow 15% it's healthier for me, I had insulin resistance with just 22% of body fat when i was fully sedentary
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. The shredded body looks unnatural, too contoured or starved, manipulated, and unattractive if not repulsive - to me.
Always nice to hear from Sven. I've been, for me, pretty lean for a while now. I'm seeing my performance take a nosedive lately. I never saw a downgrade when I'm lean for only a few weeks.
I'm completing the Body Transformation program and it worked very well. I love the structure and the exercises, the only downside is that there is no community platform to discuss with other people about the workouts, etc. so we feel very lonely when doing this program.
Awesome vid and skills. I've not tried to get completely shredded before. I don't think ill bother either. ive been around 10-15 percent BF for half a decade now and feel incredible!!! Cali 4 life ❤
Outside of the greeks, nobody really cared about Aesthetics until the late 1800s and it is causing lots of Mental Health issues. I agree with my forefathers, performance is far better than aesthetics, especially when Aesthetics come as a byproduct of perfecting performance and a healthy lifestyle
Totally agree. I prefer explosiveness, endurance, calisthenics & of course going to some combat sport ❤ why would i want to do deadlift if what i needed just some days ago was to run as fast as i could to save my dog 😢
@754fr I am with you, I train body weight, as well as plyometrics, sprinting included, but I also train weighted calisthenics, strongman implements, weightlifting powerlifting, martial arts, as well as kettlebell and clubbell training. I'm really loving classing Indian wrestler training (their version of calisthenics, yoga, and wepppins training) (sencored just in case lol)
Disagree. Aesthetics are visually appealling to everyone. The mental health issues come due to additional stuff used to get a better shape (things you don't built with just effort and consistency) and internet editions (photoshop, camera angles) to look better. If you start to live and look at people with great physiques without those enhancement factors, I guaranteed you won't have any kind of mental issues or it would be a thing spoken of 50 plus years ago.
@gabrielmarinho9060 just because it's appealing to everyone in modern times doesn't make it generally a good thing, it's just the fact that we have solved so many problems to the point that we actually can spend time without a lot of clothing on to protect us leading to this promotion of Aesthetics 24/7 and the fact that people are concerned with it is certainly leading to the mental health, when it should just be a byproduct and not the focus
This video confirmed that being shredded is not worth it. I want to keep getting bigger and stronger despite being a "dad bod" with 20 percent bodyfat! I still get a lot of compliments for being beefy and looking strong. 20 percent bodyfat is not that awful if you are actually strong! Muscle loss and low energy levels does not appeal to me at all! But your physique looks amazing, man! Thanks for the insight! I am finally not "coping" with not being lean anymore. I respect it, but I don't need it for myself.
I come from a Filipino Martial Arts background. They say "fit and fed" is the way to go and I'm convinced they're 100% right. You also need some reserves in case you get severely ill or you find yourself in the ER after an accident. So yes, it's not worth it.
Great video! Thank you for sharing your experience! In my case I also became sick easier, had hunger attacks before sleep, and felt cold all the time. My face also looked like a starving guy, your's looks decent at least 😂 It would be great to record a video of how to train skills when we are not at low fat levels... I feel it's harder and usually we have to focus more on basics moves😢 Anyway, thank you for the video, and have a great day🎉
31 here and currently at 14 percent body fat was at 12 percent and aim to get back to that or maybe even 10. Shredded definitely is on the to do list, but it isn't that high on my priority list anymore. This pro and con vid helped to put it in perspective for me. Appreciate it!
You have no idea how much I appreciate you making this video, currently I'm in a caloric deficit diet and I encountered some of its negative side effects and I was wondering why, things like sleep disturbance, low energy, and mood swings. Interestingly enough I am getting stronger because I'm a newbie and this is my first time cutting but I don't expect getting stronger once I reach my goal bodyweight. My plan once I get there would be starting a lean bulk phase and then maintain that bodyweight. I'm not aiming to be shredded because if I'm feeling this way now I can't imagine being below 10% body fat, I rather stay lean and feeling good than being shredded and feeling miserable.
I'm glad you did this video, honestly. People should learn these things to make sensible choices instead of following blindly chemistry fake body builders and all their lies
After a full year shredded at 45, have to agree on everything. Honestly nice to see that six pack veins pop up but then energy levels are going low.. which is tough being a Muay Thai coach. 67kgs now (from 78 exactly one year ago) and slooowly crawling back to my 72 aim. Also a hardgainer so beware going too low it will be a real pain to regain weight. I eat all day long (2am eating pasta rn) and add mct oil in everything, quite annoying. In the end I would strongly suggest to find a balanced state and stay away from ripped.
5:33. I thought this list, that currently applies to me, is pretty much due to my depression. Turns out it might be Depression -> Not wanting to eat. Not wanting to eat -> That list. They kind of add up though, so some things are caused by both. By the way, I'm not shredded by the definition of shredded. I'm in "calorie deficit" or so, since it's really hard for me to eat regularly. I've noticed some parts of my body getting thinner. :/ Anyway, nice info. Thank you very much. :D
Damn Sven, can´t believe you´re older than me haha. You went grey, my hair gone, great shape man! Let´s keep going kick asses, we´re far from done. I´m getting nice strength gains and still building muscle
This is so true i have average of 12% body fat, when i was the most shredded i had about 7-8% but three months of that was enough for me. Always tired, not enough energy to really do anything.
Being shredded is very difficult to maintain. My personal goal is to get lean and muscular but at a level I can maintain, without being obsessed with my diet. Which is quite clean already. Would love a really great meal plan.
I'm similar to you, in the sense that I've typically struggled to gain weight, and lose weight very easily. I've gone down several kilos by simply eating poorly for some weeks. I'm past the point of chasing the aspects of a shredded physique, like abs, etc. I simply don't feel good long-term while looking like that. Sure, I might get an ego boost while flexing in the mirror... but I'm also sick more often, feel cold/freeze all the time, etc. I still obviously enjoy some muscular definition, but I won't let it get to a point where it interferes with my health nor the rest of my life. Working out should add to my life, not detract from it.
I love being in a deficit because I love to eat. Stick with me. Normal "clean" food tastes great, and rich food tastes AMAZING. Hunger is the best spice. Not that it's easy to get to that spot, but when I do it's pretty enjoyable.
Good advise, thanks! I was never one particularly much for getting shredded, but now I know it is unhealthy, and it sounds like it's quite unhealthy. So that's a nope from me. ( I could totally have done it if I wanted to, though :P )
For me 12% is perfect. It's lean enough to look muscular but enough fat to sustain energy and not even close to lean enough to give you "death face" lol. I'll only go as low as 10% so I bounce back to 12%. I'm at 15% right now and not feeling a need to cut though.
Done, I bought Full calisthenics and mobility Programs, taking advantage of the 30% for black Friday 😊😊😊. At this moment I am in 14.5%, my goal it's reaching an keeping 10.4%, I had begun in 18,9% six months ago. I do swimming too, 3 times a week and other 3 times for calisthenics.
other negative: higher risk to injury due to fatigue and low energy levels easier to knock down for women, getting that lean, especially age 40-50 (depending on when you hit menopause) can also be deleterious. when women hit menopause, we lose up to 5% bone mineral density (BMD) annually for the first 5 years. for me, at 38, I’d rather have a higher body fat (BF) and BMD as a protector against osteoporosis as I age. I might be a little fluffy now but Ill be a 🦊 when I’m 70 (hopefully) 😂 *edited to add first 5 years after menopause
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I feel that my body doesn't allow me very heavy training. I have issues with different things, like knees, back on and off, etc. So I need to listen to my body and do what I can.
Carnivore diet allows me the protein intake to build mass and the efficiency of ketosis so I can dial in my fat (energy) requirements easily without storing it as extra body fat and additionally having constant energy throughout the day
I usually sit between 15-25% at 5’9 and 39y. I can gain weight really (!) easy though (2300kcal) and reducing my weight requires very restrictive calorie consumption (1600kcal). My favorite body fat percentage is around 18% as I look quite athletic. Also, having two small kids takes a huge toll on recovery (little sleep, disrupted sleep, regular sickness, general stress, etc.). It is called dad bod for a reason after all 😂
I have a problem that my mom wish she had "she wanted to be fit", i cant get weight, doesn't matter what i eat and how much " 0 physical activity doesn't help it to", i am always 10+- percent bodyfat. The only way that i can gain weight is when i am building muscles, only physical activity can increase my body weight. "i really don't know how this is possible, when i was is school and holidays have come, i stayed at home for 2-3 moths with zero physicals activity, i ate almost every day pizzas and all sorts of junk-food, in the end i lost half of kilogram." And i am not a stick, i am jacked, i do sport every day for several years. The downside off all of this is that i cannot sleep, don't have any energy and i sleep 10+ hours every day.
I do BJJ. Having a little extra mass helps me be stronger. I’m 180 lbs and I Recently I struggled against a 260 lb white belt despite me having 4 years of BJJ experience. He was just so damn heavy that he smothered me.
As someone who trains at an MMA gym I’ve seen guys go from chubby to shredded very quickly when they are in fight camp. However, a couple weeks after their fight they seem to have lost all weight loss progress. This seems to me like being shredded in long run is very unsustainable.
If you wanna train mma and strength training you have to have calorie surplus, there no other way around. Maybe for short periods of time but in long run it doesn't gonna work .
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I appreciate the honesty. And I wish more fitness channels were like this.
sven lookin natty jacked at 40, respect bro..
The only problem is he looks like 50.
@@azminek7154 It's just the grey hair.
@@punxsutawneyphil3944 Yes, that's part of it, but not all. He himself says what being shreded does to his face.
@@azminek7154 getting super shredded makes you look older in the face because we associate being young with having a certain amount of fat in the face (which also helps to make the skin look smoother at all ages). Therefore if you cut for vanity alone, going super deep is usually not a good idea.
@@azminek7154 seems very thick skin. That was the most noticeable change
Couldn't agree more. Lean is best. One looks fit and healthy instead of just hella fit and help me I'm a muscle anatomy exhibit.
😂😂
48 years in a few months - i'm definitely not shredded but i absolutely love being in shape. i run up and down stairs, i can rip off 15 clean pull ups, 15 ring dips, squat twice my bodyweight etc etc. being flexible and capable is everything. i still am quick to jump down and play with the 2 year olds when their parents have trouble just bending over and picking them up.
the super benefit for me is how easy it is to sleep, and how easy it is to just jump out of bed and get my day started. i'll never ever stop working out so long as i can put one foot in front of the other.
this channel is fire and i look forward to you guys being around for years to come! cheers!
That's awesome man. I'm only 20 and while being able to do push ups and dips, i'm not very flexible so i'm happy to hear that. Keep it going 👊
Respect bro
finally Sven is back!
brother is lurking in the background although he's just as big of a main character as beloved one punch man!
I realised how fast time is going when Sven said that he was 40.
Yeah when i started with Calisthenics i was 27... time passes quickly..
@@calimove Wait what? That isn't a body that was forged young? Gives me hope to achive such a high standard myself! I started 3.5 years ago with 25. I thought these impressive natty builds had been trained during puberty and I missed out.
@@mr.marple4857 Same! Not sure if I will ever get there, but I'm at least going to try.
@@mr.marple4857he started calisthenics at 27 but has training experience before that.
@@calimoveNow this is inspiring and impressive. You are a legend together with the guy in blue 🔵 shorts. You guys are amazing.
Your method of training speaks volumes if you transformed like that in that duration. Salute ✋🙌 bro
... realistic man. Great content ...
Bro's dad bod is everyone's dream body.....
For real, talk about body dysmorphia
Right? LOL
Came here to say something like that
That gut is no one's dream body. 😂 Sorry. There's no shame in having whatever body you have, but given the option, you know dang well that any person, male or female, would choose to look as peak as possible.
😂😂😂😂
This video is an example that physical decline in your 30's and at least the start of your 40's is largely caused by lifestyle, and not actual degradation of the human body. I mean, father time will eventually win, but it is certainly possible to push back the old and frail phase by multiple decades. Easier said than done ofcourse, but the results can be tremendous.
for most people metabolism slows down around age of 60
thats why im here. realistic takes, objective facts and just the truth. there are millions of other guys making ppl chase the maximum shredded look without ever talking about the downsides or admitting they get shredded, take a few dozen videos over a short period of time, and then get lean again to survive and live off the vids they produced in advance xD
This is an important video coming from a channel that uses the appeal of a shredded asthetic for thumbnails a lot (which you kind of have to as a fitness channel). Respect!
Recently started working out at the tender age of 32. You guys helped me a ton with your videos, and you're an inspiration.
3 months in, I can already see a bit of progression. It's never too late to get your glutes up!
Same here. Started into fitness and martial arts at the tender age of 30
It is all about the balance, mind body and soul.
Thank you very much for sharing your personal experience regarding those pros and cons. Right now I'm 39 and finishing a cutting phase so these points are very valuable for me
Idk, what you describe as just „lean“ being around 10% bf is already VERY LEAN in my opinion. And requires hard work and is maybe unrealistic for most people.
He did also say however that everyone has a different range of optimal leanness. Some folks might do well around 10%, some at higher levels. He covered this in the video
I get that starved face really bad. If I get into single digit bf, friends and family ask if I’ve started using drugs lol.
Ditto.
Well I my self usually have a pretty fat face, so for me that would be a great benefit
yeah somehow when i lose weight my face is the first thing to lose fat or sth. I look like i have not eating in days
same for me bro. even at 15% i have negligible face fat. i recommend training neck religiously, neck curls and neck extensions. i have a 18 " neck, looks sick.
I personally don't like the shredded look. Seeing muscle striation and viens makes me feel queasy. My favourite look is muscular, but with enough fat to soften the look slightly. Also, it's not just about look, I find people (including myself) are just more pleasant to be around when they're not cranky and constantly hangry!
Like you say at the start, I think it's about finding the sweet spot between underweight and overweight, and that can change over time.
You guys are some of the pioneers of calisthenics. Been following for so long , basically 4+ years . God bless 🙌 🙏
Perfect, I agree with you. Hard work always pays off.
Thanks!
I'm now constantly around 10-15% of body fat (~63kg/167cm) and I feel good.
I try to do most of the workouts outside, I run a lot, cycle, swing clubs and the mace, lift some weights.
I seldom catch a cold, feel more "heat", freeze less often, but (yes) at 53y I feel very quickly if I don't recover enough.
For me personally I can confirm, that some things changed getting near to be jacked.
More confidence, feeling useful strength in everyday life and it's good to know, that I still can learn new, correct existing movement patterns, learn more about my body, etc.
Thank you! Love this video with your experience and a realistic everyday discussion 😊💪
All great advice that I've experienced personally.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Sven! This video was interesting and informative. Stay healthy!
Excellent video, prolonged caloric deficit plays havoc with my moods, I am therefore staying 'reasonably lean' throughout the year.
In these times of absurd esthetics influencers, I appreciate the honesty here! Thank you 👍
Thanks for the honest thoughts, especially the look of your face. Seems to be a healthy attitude.
This was an outstanding video. You really balanced it out well with highlighting the pros AND the cons.
Super informative, this actually helped my understanding a lot.
For me, I don't mind my bodyfat, I don't think about it until it's more than 15%, then it's time to eat clean and reduce a bit the food portions (mostly carbs). I feel ok between 13%~18%, but bellow 15% it's healthier for me, I had insulin resistance with just 22% of body fat when i was fully sedentary
Great overview. Thx for personal sharing - especially with respect to energy levels, etc!
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. The shredded body looks unnatural, too contoured or starved, manipulated, and unattractive if not repulsive - to me.
That Dad bod is about 15% leaner then the actual dad bod.
than*
"dad bod" lol
jesus christ this guy when shredded: body - 15 years younger, face - 15 years older
Yeah, cheeks fat smoothes the wrinkles.
Love your page. Great info
Main thing, listen to your body and go with what feels natural and good
Amazing video! Thanks for sharing your experience
Always nice to hear from Sven. I've been, for me, pretty lean for a while now. I'm seeing my performance take a nosedive lately. I never saw a downgrade when I'm lean for only a few weeks.
I'm completing the Body Transformation program and it worked very well. I love the structure and the exercises, the only downside is that there is no community platform to discuss with other people about the workouts, etc. so we feel very lonely when doing this program.
Its crazy how much your face changes when you are leaner.
thats thing he looks great when he is lean, when Sven goes in shredded state/starvation it is bad
Awesome vid and skills. I've not tried to get completely shredded before. I don't think ill bother either. ive been around 10-15 percent BF for half a decade now and feel incredible!!! Cali 4 life ❤
Outside of the greeks, nobody really cared about Aesthetics until the late 1800s and it is causing lots of Mental Health issues. I agree with my forefathers, performance is far better than aesthetics, especially when Aesthetics come as a byproduct of perfecting performance and a healthy lifestyle
Totally agree. I prefer explosiveness, endurance, calisthenics & of course going to some combat sport ❤ why would i want to do deadlift if what i needed just some days ago was to run as fast as i could to save my dog 😢
@754fr I am with you, I train body weight, as well as plyometrics, sprinting included, but I also train weighted calisthenics, strongman implements, weightlifting powerlifting, martial arts, as well as kettlebell and clubbell training. I'm really loving classing Indian wrestler training (their version of calisthenics, yoga, and wepppins training) (sencored just in case lol)
Disagree. Aesthetics are visually appealling to everyone. The mental health issues come due to additional stuff used to get a better shape (things you don't built with just effort and consistency) and internet editions (photoshop, camera angles) to look better. If you start to live and look at people with great physiques without those enhancement factors, I guaranteed you won't have any kind of mental issues or it would be a thing spoken of 50 plus years ago.
@gabrielmarinho9060 just because it's appealing to everyone in modern times doesn't make it generally a good thing, it's just the fact that we have solved so many problems to the point that we actually can spend time without a lot of clothing on to protect us leading to this promotion of Aesthetics 24/7 and the fact that people are concerned with it is certainly leading to the mental health, when it should just be a byproduct and not the focus
This video confirmed that being shredded is not worth it. I want to keep getting bigger and stronger despite being a "dad bod" with 20 percent bodyfat! I still get a lot of compliments for being beefy and looking strong. 20 percent bodyfat is not that awful if you are actually strong! Muscle loss and low energy levels does not appeal to me at all! But your physique looks amazing, man! Thanks for the insight! I am finally not "coping" with not being lean anymore. I respect it, but I don't need it for myself.
I come from a Filipino Martial Arts background. They say "fit and fed" is the way to go and I'm convinced they're 100% right. You also need some reserves in case you get severely ill or you find yourself in the ER after an accident. So yes, it's not worth it.
Great video! Thank you for sharing your experience!
In my case I also became sick easier, had hunger attacks before sleep, and felt cold all the time. My face also looked like a starving guy, your's looks decent at least 😂
It would be great to record a video of how to train skills when we are not at low fat levels... I feel it's harder and usually we have to focus more on basics moves😢
Anyway, thank you for the video, and have a great day🎉
This was interesting to watch, thanks for this honest information.
31 here and currently at 14 percent body fat was at 12 percent and aim to get back to that or maybe even 10. Shredded definitely is on the to do list, but it isn't that high on my priority list anymore. This pro and con vid helped to put it in perspective for me. Appreciate it!
You have no idea how much I appreciate you making this video, currently I'm in a caloric deficit diet and I encountered some of its negative side effects and I was wondering why, things like sleep disturbance, low energy, and mood swings. Interestingly enough I am getting stronger because I'm a newbie and this is my first time cutting but I don't expect getting stronger once I reach my goal bodyweight.
My plan once I get there would be starting a lean bulk phase and then maintain that bodyweight. I'm not aiming to be shredded because if I'm feeling this way now I can't imagine being below 10% body fat, I rather stay lean and feeling good than being shredded and feeling miserable.
Thank you for the info!
I'm glad you did this video, honestly.
People should learn these things to make sensible choices instead of following blindly chemistry fake body builders and all their lies
After a full year shredded at 45, have to agree on everything. Honestly nice to see that six pack veins pop up but then energy levels are going low.. which is tough being a Muay Thai coach. 67kgs now (from 78 exactly one year ago) and slooowly crawling back to my 72 aim. Also a hardgainer so beware going too low it will be a real pain to regain weight. I eat all day long (2am eating pasta rn) and add mct oil in everything, quite annoying. In the end I would strongly suggest to find a balanced state and stay away from ripped.
5:33. I thought this list, that currently applies to me, is pretty much due to my depression. Turns out it might be Depression -> Not wanting to eat. Not wanting to eat -> That list. They kind of add up though, so some things are caused by both. By the way, I'm not shredded by the definition of shredded. I'm in "calorie deficit" or so, since it's really hard for me to eat regularly. I've noticed some parts of my body getting thinner. :/
Anyway, nice info. Thank you very much. :D
Damn Sven, can´t believe you´re older than me haha. You went grey, my hair gone, great shape man! Let´s keep going kick asses, we´re far from done. I´m getting nice strength gains and still building muscle
This is so true i have average of 12% body fat, when i was the most shredded i had about 7-8% but three months of that was enough for me. Always tired, not enough energy to really do anything.
Thicc Sven is giving me whiplash
Being shredded is very difficult to maintain. My personal goal is to get lean and muscular but at a level I can maintain, without being obsessed with my diet. Which is quite clean already.
Would love a really great meal plan.
The calisthenics stuff is definitely the number one pro. I don't care to look like that, I just want to be able to do those tricks.
If I can look like you at 40 i will be a happy man. Great video, alot of great insights
Honestly, I think your face looks much healthier when less shredded. Your lean look is optimal.
I'm similar to you, in the sense that I've typically struggled to gain weight, and lose weight very easily. I've gone down several kilos by simply eating poorly for some weeks. I'm past the point of chasing the aspects of a shredded physique, like abs, etc. I simply don't feel good long-term while looking like that. Sure, I might get an ego boost while flexing in the mirror... but I'm also sick more often, feel cold/freeze all the time, etc. I still obviously enjoy some muscular definition, but I won't let it get to a point where it interferes with my health nor the rest of my life. Working out should add to my life, not detract from it.
Extremely good content!
Now it’s just a tingly feeling in the back
Sven has the ideal body prototype that I'd like to achieve 💪🏻
Great practical video. Thanks.
It is so hard, you cant imagine.
You don't look puffy in the face anymore. I say you look healthier not just lean. Keep it up!
I love being in a deficit because I love to eat. Stick with me. Normal "clean" food tastes great, and rich food tastes AMAZING. Hunger is the best spice. Not that it's easy to get to that spot, but when I do it's pretty enjoyable.
That "dad bod" is still far better than most guys.
Amazing video! I'm 1 year into calisthenics and this is very informative.
Can you guys do a video showing some leg exercises?
Truth being told.
Finally
Good advise, thanks!
I was never one particularly much for getting shredded, but now I know it is unhealthy, and it sounds like it's quite unhealthy.
So that's a nope from me.
( I could totally have done it if I wanted to, though :P )
good man!
For me 12% is perfect. It's lean enough to look muscular but enough fat to sustain energy and not even close to lean enough to give you "death face" lol. I'll only go as low as 10% so I bounce back to 12%. I'm at 15% right now and not feeling a need to cut though.
Done, I bought Full calisthenics and mobility Programs, taking advantage of the 30% for black Friday 😊😊😊.
At this moment I am in 14.5%, my goal it's reaching an keeping 10.4%, I had begun in 18,9% six months ago.
I do swimming too, 3 times a week and other 3 times for calisthenics.
Damn, my guy looks great for 40!
other negative:
higher risk to injury due to fatigue and low energy levels
easier to knock down
for women, getting that lean, especially age 40-50 (depending on when you hit menopause) can also be deleterious.
when women hit menopause, we lose up to 5% bone mineral density (BMD) annually for the first 5 years.
for me, at 38, I’d rather have a higher body fat (BF) and BMD as a protector against osteoporosis as I age.
I might be a little fluffy now but Ill be a 🦊 when I’m 70 (hopefully) 😂
*edited to add first 5 years after menopause
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great content
I feel that my body doesn't allow me very heavy training. I have issues with different things, like knees, back on and off, etc. So I need to listen to my body and do what I can.
I've watched so many of your videos and honestly thought the voiceover was the bald guy lmao
Yeah he normally voices all the other videos. We just sound really similar.
Carnivore diet allows me the protein intake to build mass and the efficiency of ketosis so I can dial in my fat (energy) requirements easily without storing it as extra body fat and additionally having constant energy throughout the day
Lol at thinking that's a dad bod. That look is where I like to stay based on how I feel. I have way better energy levels and dont get sick.
This is throwing me for a loop, as I have always associated that voice with the bald guy. Who's who?!
Yes the "bald guy" usally does the vioce over but this video is voiced by me (Sven). We just sound very similar :)
I usually sit between 15-25% at 5’9 and 39y. I can gain weight really (!) easy though (2300kcal) and reducing my weight requires very restrictive calorie consumption (1600kcal). My favorite body fat percentage is around 18% as I look quite athletic. Also, having two small kids takes a huge toll on recovery (little sleep, disrupted sleep, regular sickness, general stress, etc.). It is called dad bod for a reason after all 😂
They need to specify the nature of a "dad" they have in mind I think. Because some "dads" have a better body than some bodybuilders.
Pro Tip: Do the Wim Hof Method and you never get sick again😊
I'd take 12 to 15% body fat. Currently around 25% so 10% loss would be huge!
For me shredded is 10% body fat 😄... but thanks for this video. Very honest and informative.
I have a problem that my mom wish she had "she wanted to be fit", i cant get weight, doesn't matter what i eat and how much " 0 physical activity doesn't help it to", i am always 10+- percent bodyfat.
The only way that i can gain weight is when i am building muscles, only physical activity can increase my body weight. "i really don't know how this is possible, when i was is school and holidays have come, i stayed at home for 2-3 moths with zero physicals activity, i ate almost every day pizzas and all sorts of junk-food, in the end i lost half of kilogram."
And i am not a stick, i am jacked, i do sport every day for several years.
The downside off all of this is that i cannot sleep, don't have any energy and i sleep 10+ hours every day.
Congratulations
I do BJJ.
Having a little extra mass helps me be stronger.
I’m 180 lbs and I Recently I struggled against a 260 lb white belt despite me having 4 years of BJJ experience. He was just so damn heavy that he smothered me.
sven is a skibidi sigma male with ohio rizz🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Fax, no printer bro.
For about 10 years now, I thought this voice was the other guy 😂.
As someone who trains at an MMA gym I’ve seen guys go from chubby to shredded very quickly when they are in fight camp. However, a couple weeks after their fight they seem to have lost all weight loss progress. This seems to me like being shredded in long run is very unsustainable.
If you wanna train mma and strength training you have to have calorie surplus, there no other way around. Maybe for short periods of time but in long run it doesn't gonna work .
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El Eggs speaks! We hear from you not nearly enough my man!
In fact this is Sven (the guy shown in the video) talking. 😂
El Eggs (Alex) is the blue pantied One Punch Man :D
@@eleggsAhhhh... I mixed up your names 😅 I that case good to hear Sven for a change
@@Andifined And Sven is the genos
Bro's face has has uncanny resembalance to the Doom guy
Great work at 40+. I am 46 on my third pacemaker - pretty shredded and into calisthenics (see my latest short) 🙂
The cons are so spot on
Dude has got the "garou" look pinned down🙂