7 Things Nobody Tells You About Getting Shredded

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Getting shredded or under 8 percent body fat can cause some negative side effects. This video reveals the ugly truth behind shredding, cutting, and extreme weight loss. There are also tips to get shredded and deal with some potential side effects. Whether you're a bodybuilder or just a regular person on a lower-calorie diet this video will help you understand the process your body will go through when cutting.

Getting shredded is associated with ripped-looking abs, defined muscle striations, and an attractive physique that turn heads. But there are many costs that come with getting shredded that most people don't realize. Some of these are actually really negative effects that nobody likes to talk about, so in this video, you'll find out exactly what comes along with getting your body fat percentage low enough to be considered shredded and how to avoid the negative effects.

First, you have to realize that even though people that are considered shredded look extremely muscular and strong you're actually very likely to get weaker as you drive your body fat percentage further and further down. There are really only three exceptions to this rule. So, If you’re relatively untrained or a beginner, you can maintain or even gain strength simply because your muscles and nervous system aren’t adapted to lifting weights. If you're taking steroids, which I do not recommend, but if someone is taking steroids that could potentially negate big strength losses because you’ll maintain more muscle as you cut. And the third exception is if your workouts or your form sucked beforehand, but now you fixed it you can gain strength simply as a result of performing your exercises more efficiently. 

Those three aside, there’s no way around it - losing weight and body fat tends to go hand in hand with losing strength. This is because of two main reasons. First, reaching a state that's considered shredded means that your body fat percentage will most likely be lower than 10-12% as a male. This low body fat percentage tends to pair with muscle loss. That's what happens even if you train and eat right as you cut down. The second reason essential boils down to the fact that mass moves mass, even if the increase in mass is just fat tissue, simply because it improves leverage during movements. So, when you’re leaning down, don’t be surprised if you aren’t able to maintain the same strength levels as before. The goal as you lose body fat should be to maintain your strength as much as possible because that helps you prevent muscle loss. But know that you probably won’t be able to negate all the adverse effects entirely.

Another issue nobody wants to talk about is libido which will very likely go down. When you’re dieting to get shredded, your testosterone levels will drop, and, as a result, your libido will also take a hit. This is because when the amount of calories consumed is lower than what the body needs to function, it will shut down or slow some non-essential functions in order to save energy for the more vital functions. And reproductive system activity is one of the first things that slow down when this happens because it’s less important from a survival standpoint compared to let’s say beating your heart or sending energy to your brain. On top of that, when you're in a calorie deficit, your body will view that as a form of stress, which leads to an increase in the levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Research shows that when those stress hormones rise in the bloodstream, testosterone starts to drop pretty much dose-dependently or in a 1-to-1 ratio. (1) Interestingly, in a one-year case study on contest prep for bodybuilders, it was found that testosterone levels fell to one-fourth of their baseline values three months into the six-month preparation period." (2) Fortunately, the testosterone levels did recover after three months of a recovery period which included an increase in calorie intake. But there's no denying that strenuous dieting will lower testosterone levels and, reduce your libido.

Next is nutrient deficiencies. Even though shredded people may look healthy from the outside dropping your body fat lower and lower will leave you more likely to develop nutrient deficiencies. There's no way around the fact that if you want to get rid of body fat, you need to be in a calorie deficit. In the process of creating that deficit, there will likely be many types of foods that you’ll have to get rid of or at least reduce your exposure to significantly. For example nuts. They’re highly nutritious, but they’re also loaded with calories, which is why you won’t be able to eat that much of them if at all when you’re trying to reach a shredded level. Another example is meat. When aiming for a very low body fat percentage many people will resort to only eating lean meats instead of fatty cuts, which can make it harder to rea
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00:00 - #00 - Intro
00:30 - #01 - You're likely to get weaker
01:57 - #02 - Libido likely to go down
03:10 - #03 - Nutrient deficiencies
04:59 - #04 - Feel Tired
05:58 - #05 - Belief that you will look models or fitness guys forever
07:41 - #06 - Your metabolism goes down
10:00 - #07 - Temperature (You'll feel colder)
11:23 - #08 - Video Wrap up
11:39 - #09 - Free 6 week shred program

Lo_
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This guy is frigging awesome. The depth of his knowledge and presentation is incredible. Head and shoulders above the rest!

dondomingo
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I'm so far from shredded, but definitely noticed most of these as my calorie intake has dropped. Great video, thanks for posting.

misteroz
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I remember getting to 8% body fay at 5'11 195lbs. It felt great for the first month, I could get a pump a lot quicker. The second month at 8% body fat I noticed I was getting weaker, I had brain fog, I started to need more sleep, my mood was more agitated. By month 3 I felt terrible. That is when I noticed it is not really healthy to be at the body fat percentage and to maintain that is pretty unrealistic. I recommend for people to strive for 12 to 10% unless you have a need to go single digit, but don't expect to stay there, especially naturally.

BeastLegend
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At 7:30 you nailed it! I mean you nailed it throughout the entire video. But just from personal experience, prior to my wedding in 2017 I wanted to get into the best shape of my life. I got to 10% bodyfat and lost 30 lbs. in six months. After the wedding, I thought I'd simply keep going and get to at least 8%. My body wasn't having it and I got that ghrelin clapback. I started eating everything in site. If I did it again, I'd try reverse dieting. Just something to be aware of. Great video, Max!

sethmann
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Wo this is a very amazing and superb video bro telling about the 7 things nobody tells you about getting shredded and you are doing a excellent work for all of us who love to stay fit and keep it up

rounaksubramanian
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Really enjoy n somewhat apply your content thanks brah

ashog
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Outstanding video and great quality too. But yes, I had med issue years ago where I barely ate for months, then ended with no food at all for 5 days. Ended quite badly, but after the fact metabolism eventually came back to normal. Now, it's the same it was 20yrs ago.

ohtxb
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This channel speaks the truth.
I lost 20 pounds but my muscle mass was 111 and now it 106. I noticed the difference when lifting. 😩

ers_red_and_gold
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a serious calorie deficit is very difficult in the long run. it definitely catches up to you, i used that method to drop lots of weight fast but when my instinct kicked in after a few months i absolutely craved food and gained about 20 pounds. i learned the hard way that you MUST go easy on yourself! even if it takes longer you always see better and longer lasting results. i’m 19, my highest weight was 285 and now after all of the self discipline i sit around 210-215, just eat less tbh, you’ll still consistently lose weight.

YTsoloo
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Thanks for the informative video I eat two medium size meals daily along with some fruits and snacks before or after meal and do moderate exercise that is working fine for me for past many years.

agi
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Summary:
1• Decrease in strength
2• Libido will go down
3• Nutrient deficiency
4• Feel more tired
5• You may believe you can be as shredded as fitness models forever
6• Metabolism will go down
7• Temperature will drop

tdblackz
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I really like your videos. One of the ways that seems to work for me when I’m shredding, but not trying to lose much muscle, is to take HMB with L-Lucein while i’m cutting.

jayallen
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Wow! Now i got it, why i feel cold more easily few weeks past. Thx for sharing ❤

adesantoasman
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Makes a lot of sense about the cold. I’ve been needing 3 blankets lately and am always cold when I’m normally hot with just one

brianscheffer
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“The most important thing your body cares about is not dying” dunno why but the delivery had me laughing.

ssaunders
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Based off all I know and my own experience, I predict I’m about 6-8weeks from serious abs. I’ve always been kinda skinny fat or even a little chubbier but I’ve on a serious plan for months now and I’m so close. For once in my gd life, I’m gonna get shredded! 💪
Ty for this information! Great video

SkywalkerO
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I love your videos! Can you also do a few for bulking?

eldanridley
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Not even close to 14% body fat yet and already feeling the cold more than ever before! 🥶

mytestaccount
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This is why I eat well but balanced and I workout.... Im good...im not killing myself to just look ripped

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