Muscle Definition: everything you need to know

By Caleb Lee

Do you know what muscle definition is? Most people aren't quite clear about it - we know when a muscle looks defined, but what makes it that way and how do you achieve it?

"Ripped" is another name for definition. Have you ever seen the outline of a muscle against someone's skin? That is the goal of anyone into bodybuilding and naturally everyone would like to achieve that look themselves. Definition makes muscles look larger-you might have a bicep that is 12 inches around and it looks bigger than someone who has a less defined bicep of 15 inches.

So exactly what constitutes "being ripped"? Basically, definition depends on two things. One is muscle size and the other is body fat percentage. Basically, to become defined you need to build muscle while losing fat. This is of course what most people who work out are hoping to do.

Wow! I can hear you saying "Caleb sure knows his stuff. He can surely tell me what exercises I can do to get ripped." While I am flattered and humbled, I have to say this is the one thing I can not do for you. Why? There is no such exercise.

Simply stated, to get ripped, you need to build muscle while you lose excess fat. One thing that bothers me when I see people get into weightlifting, they neglect working out in other ways. Many drop out of bodybuilding when they neglect other fitness areas, simply because they can't get the results they are looking for.

To get an all around fitness workout, I recommend low impact, low intensity cardio exercise. This can be done by biking or hiking. Much has been said lately about the damage running can do to the knees so I don't recommend running. Especially for weightlifters.

For building muscle mass, my advice is low reps with heavier weights. This will build the muscle fast. Use enough weight so that you can't do more than your planned set of reps. This along with low impact cardio and a healthy diet will get you the look you want-ripped!

See you later; I'll be at the gym.

About the Author:

Fitness expert Caleb Lee will teach you a lot about building muscle. His website will show you how to build muscle fast.