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Fat Loss Troubleshoot Session: Shredding Guide

Posted by PumpdNutrition · February 28, 2014

Fat Loss Troubleshoot Session: Shredding Guide

So we know everyone wants to get from ripped to shredded at some point in their fitness journey but some never make it. As summer gets closer and closer you can hear all the fitness enthusiasts talk about their diets, what their dialing in and how they plan on trying to shred. You can see the excitement from so many people pumpd to start their new plans.

I am laughing because this is actually a very common scene because I know some readers are saying I’ve never heard this. However, after a few weeks to a month most find themselves getting discouraged or frustrated because what they originally planned for is not panning out how they envisioned. They started cutting some weight but then quickly found themselves feeling like their walking through quicksand. As I interact with bodybuilders on a daily basis I see the rants and the same issues over and over so in this post I wanted to talk about some of the most common traps that slow many down, discourage and often interrupt cuttings phase short.

Bodyfat

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“What’s your body fat dude?”
“What’s my body fat at?”
“So what bodyfat should I get to?”

This has got to go!!

So no matter what your “Why” is for getting into shape whether you are preparing for a show, leaning up for the opposite sex or just an upcoming vacation. Trust me no one is pointing from afar sayig wow check him out he is at 5.23235o83094509482% bodyfat! In actuality you are either in shape or you are not so for the general person trying to get fit and shred only focusing on bodyfat percentage can be distracting and discouraging. When I prep to get to a goal I don’t select a bodyfat percentage but I just continue dropping it until I reach how my body looks like how I want it.

Exercises to Tone Your Buttocks Fast

Posted by PumpdNutrition · January 09, 2014

Exercises to Tone Your Butt Fast

Shaping your gluteus maximus muscles is high on the wish list of so many women when they come into the store. What woman does not want a nice firm bottom? The gluteus area is however also the so called problem area for a lot of women and sometimes can easily be fixed. Our bodies are in many cases not wanting to free up these fat cells, so us girls really need to ensure we select the right exercises and workouts to trim and tone the gluteus maximus!

A shapely bottom is a wonder to many but if many of you are Instagram users you see the entire craze about squats and the effects these have on us girls. However, it is only seen on a few privileged women because not all have the right formula to follow through. Well not anymore because I am about to break it down for you ladies!

Are you ready to transform your behind? I am about to describe the top five exercises to kick-start your butt lift program and literally get your butt in gear.

The Squat

This is by far the single best exercise for strength, tone up and best of all shaping the thighs and butt. If you are ever on a time crunch when going to the gym this is the KING of the five workouts so keep that in mind…..Don’t cheat make sure the form is right..

Form: holding a barbell resting across your upper traps and shoulders, hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, feet angled slightly outward. Pull your shoulders back slightly, contract your lower-back muscles, take a deep breath and hold it. Looking straight in front of you, slowly bend at the knees, until your thighs are just above parallel to the ground. Do not bounce at the bottom and do not stop but just slowly push through. Push through your heels to drive yourself back up, contracting your gluteus muscles (buttocks) strongly and exhale as you’re about halfway back to starting position. Breath in and repeat until your entire set is complete.

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