Is Getting SHREDDED Worth It? My Experience

Summary

In this video, Max Rogers from Max Out Coaching discusses the pros and cons of getting shredded. He shares his personal experience, showing the physical transformation from 103 to 91 kilos and the mental and physical toll it took, including low energy, lack of sex drive, and extreme food focus. Max advises that while being beach lean is desirable, going to the extreme of being shredded is not worth it for most people unless they are competing. He recommends maintaining a lean physique for health and well-being without the obsession over extreme leanness.

Takeaways

• 🏋️‍♂️ Max Rogers, a fitness coach, shares his personal experience with getting shredded and its effects on his body and mind.
• 📸 Max's journey involved a significant weight loss from 103 kilos to 91 kilos, showcasing the physical transformation that comes with getting extremely lean.
• 🏖️ The 'beach lean' body type, which is between 10-12% body fat for males and 15-17% for females, is what most people actually desire, according to Max.
• 🚫 Max warns that getting shredded comes with cons such as feeling exhausted, lack of sex drive, and an obsessive focus on food.
• 🌙 He describes the extreme measures of waking up in the middle of the night to eat, indicative of the psychological impact of being shredded.
• 🍲 Max discusses the post-competition challenges, including a persistently high appetite and the difficulty of maintaining shredded physique, leading to rapid weight gain.
• 💪 Despite the negatives, Max acknowledges the pros of getting shredded, such as looking great and pushing personal limits.
• 🤔 Max recommends aiming for a lean but not shredded physique for most people, as it allows for a better quality of life and easier maintenance.
• 📈 Max illustrates the difference between being lean and shredded with photos taken 5 weeks and 1 week out from a competition, highlighting the drastic change in his physical and mental state.
• 👀 He emphasizes that for the average person, the difference between being lean and shredded may not be noticeable, suggesting it's not worth the extreme effort unless competing.

Q & A

What is Max Rogers' profession and what company does he own?

Max Rogers is a coach and he owns a coaching company called Max Out Coaching.

How many people has Max helped to get lean and build muscle?

Max has helped over 450 people to get extremely lean and build a significant amount of muscle.

What does Max mean by 'getting shredded'?

Getting shredded refers to achieving an extremely lean and muscular physique, often characterized by visible veins and a low body fat percentage.

What is the difference between 'shredded' and 'Beach lean' as described by Max?

Shredded refers to an extremely lean state with very low body fat, while 'Beach lean' is a more moderate level of leanness with body fat percentages between 10-12% for males and 15-17% for females.

What were the physical and mental effects Max experienced when he got shredded?

Max felt bad, had no sex drive, experienced outrageous food focus, and felt tired all the time. He also mentioned waking up in the middle of the night to eat.

What are the pros and cons of getting shredded according to Max's experience?

Pros include looking great and having visible veins. Cons include feeling like death, having no sex drive, extreme food focus, and losing motivation to train after the competition.

What recommendation does Max give to people who are not competing?

Max recommends aiming to be lean rather than shredded, as it is a healthier and more sustainable state without the extreme focus on food and potential loss of motivation.

How much weight did Max gain after a competition, and how long did it take for him to get back to his previous weight?

Max gained 9 kilos after a competition and did not drop back under 100 kilos for 3 months.

What does Max suggest as a more attainable and healthy body state for most people?

Max suggests maintaining a lean state with good energy levels, without the extreme food focus and physical demands of being shredded.

What is the difference between Max's appearance 5 weeks and 1 week before his competition?

Five weeks out, Max was extremely lean but felt good. One week out, he was even leaner, felt terrible, had no energy, and was extremely hungry.

What advice does Max give regarding the pursuit of an elite physique?

Max advises that getting to an elite or shredded physique is not worth it for most people unless they are competing, as it can lead to health issues and an unsustainable lifestyle.