I wish I knew this when I first started working out.
Your diet is the most important thing for an Aesthetic physique. My first year of working out I just thought that I can eat whatever as long as I get enough “protein”. I went on a (dirty bulk) for 8months straight from 170lbs - 193lbs. For lunch I would eat Fried chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes or 2 sirloin steaks with mashed potatoes, I would eat 5 burritos from Taco Bell for dinner or a large pizza. Sure I got strong, however not Aesthetic at all and body fat was stupid high.
A couple years later I just finished my cleanest bulk from 183lbs - 230lbs
I’m currently on 3 weeks of the cut I am now at 217lbs. My body fat is at about 17%.
I will get to 10%.
- Count your Macros. Depending on your body weight you need to know what your maintenance is and judge your physique. If you don’t have abs and that’s your goal then you need to start off at 250-500cal deficit. If you want to put on size then the same in a surplus.
- Be consistent with a split, an example is the Arnold split: Day 1: Chest, Back, Abs Day 2: Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps, Forearms Day 3: Legs, Calves, Abs Day 4: Chest, Back, Abs Day 5: Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps, Forearms, Abs Day 6: Legs, Calves, Abs. This is great for those that want to put on some size if they’re just starting to hit the gym. If you’re more advanced I would look into Charles Glass routines and strategies.
- Get a training partner. This seems like it’s not necessary but if you’re looking to train to (Absolute) failure, having someone with you will push you further than you’re able to push yourself beyond your limit!
I hope this helps some of you gentlemen 🤝