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Shredded vs Lean: Complete Guide to Physiques, Meaning & Lifestyle
In the fitness world, terms like shredded, lean, and ripped are often used interchangeably—but they mean very different things. Being lean represents a balanced, athletic physique with visible muscles and abs, sustainable year-round with moderate diet and training. Shredded, on the other hand, is the extreme: razor-sharp muscle definition, veins, and striations visible, achieved only through intense training, strict dieting, and short-term discipline.
