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How to build an aesthetic body (no bs guide)

How to build an aesthetic body (no bs guide)

Picture this…


Imagine an absolutely JACKED version of yourself.

How is life different? 

Chances are…

Your aura radiates every time you walk into room. 

And your crush is officially obsessed. 

What’s stopping you? 

To avoid another year in resolution purgatory… 

Fitness needs to become a lifestyle.

Here’s how to do it…

# 1 | BIG PUMP  

Once you see yourself as the gym bro…

There is no skipping. 

You simply GO. 

Why is this important? 

Simple. 

If you’re not lifting, you’re not growing. 

Which means…

Nothing changes. 

Use the pump preview to your advantage. 

Basically…

Gawk at yourself in the mirror post-workout. 

This creates a positive feedback loop towards consistency. 

Now…

Lift every 48 hours for maximum results. 

Here’s my lifting routine: 

GYM: Biceps, back, shoulders
Rest day 
GYM: Chest, triceps, legs 
Rest day

Incorporate abs and cardio for a more defined Spidey look. 

You’ll be webbing up MJs in no time.

# 2 | HEATING UP  

It’s not enough to merely follow the same lifts everyday.

Why? 

The plateau. 

In other words…

The land where fitness dreams go to die. 

Again, muscles only grow when enough stimulus is provided. 

So…

Use progressive overload. 

Add weight, repetitions, or variations to your lifts every month. 

A good rule of thumb…

If you’re not sweating like a pig, it’s time to start heating things up. 

For example: 

9/1: DB curls 25lbs
10/1: DB curls 27.5lbs
11/1: DB curls 30lbs

Record each of your exercises to track your progress. 

Follow through. 

Another strategy…

Time over tension. 

This works the muscle through a full, controlled range of motion. 

The best part? 

It minimizes risk while maximizing results. 

# 3 | GOOD EATS 

After my first year of serious lifting…

I still managed to keep my noodle arm pregnancy aesthetic

Needless to say, I was not giving Mr. Wayne. 

Eventually I realized this truth: 

80% of the hard work is done in the kitchen. 

Lifting is useless if you’re not supplying your muscles with the right nutrition. 

So trade in the Cheetos for real food. 

There’s two components: 

  • Protein
  • Caloric intake 

Let’s dive in — 

PROTEIN

Aim for 0.9–1g of protein per pound of body weight. 

Unless you’re Thanos, anything more is overkill. 

Clean high protein foods: 

  • Beans, lentils, hummus 
  • Eggs, salmon
  • Yogurt, chia seeds, almonds 

Now...

CALORIES

Ideal caloric intake is based on TDEE, or total daily energy expenditure. 

Everyone is different — 

So check this out: 

TDEE Calculator
This calculator estimates the Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) of a person based on their age, physical…

For example…

My TDEE is about 2250 calories/day. 

I vacuum up at least 2500 calories when I’m bulking. 

So…

3500 calories = 1 pound 
250 calorie surplus daily = 14 days for 1lbs 

Of course, not all of that is going to be straight muscle — 

Use the same principles to cut off the fat later. 


Disclaimer: Not medical advice, informational purposes only. Check with your doctor before starting a new diet or regimen.