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What does shredded mean?
A physique with extremely low body fat and very sharp muscle definition, even more extreme than 'ripped.'
"He got absolutely shredded for the beach in summer."
Origin
Bodybuilding term referring to muscle that looks 'torn' or 'shredded' into clear separations, in use since at least the 1980s. It went mainstream with fitness Instagram and transformation culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does shredded mean in fitness?
Shredded means very lean with clearly visible muscle definition, including abs and striations. It comes from low body fat plus muscle.
Is shredded the same as jacked?
Not exactly. Jacked emphasizes size and muscle, shredded emphasizes leanness and definition. You can be one without the other.
What is a 'shred' or 'shredding'?
It's the dieting and training phase aimed at cutting body fat to reveal the muscle you've built underneath.
Where does 'shredded' come from?
It's old bodybuilding slang, describing muscle that looks torn into deep separations, popularized further by fitness Instagram.
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