My blog is a bit different from the average fitness site…I prefer the lean and chiseled look over the “Lift Heavy and Get Jacked” philosophy.

But what does that mean?

Simply put: I’m not focused on being in a bodybuilding contest. I’ve pretty much conceded to the fact I’m never going to make a living as a fitness model. Dang! My focus, today, mainly lies in wanting to look good in a nice shirt and sport a nice pair of pants the wife picks out for me. (Trust me, she’s got better taste than I do.)

A few years back, I really worked to tout more lean muscle on my frame. It was just after the birth of my second daughter when I just felt compelled to hit the weights hard, like I’ve done before.

My goal was to put on a few pounds of quality muscle. And there is a difference between putting on muscle and putting on weight. A big difference.

How to Kick Off Your Plans the Right Way

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So You Want to Get the “Jason Statham Body”?

Some action-movie stars have it easy.

While most Hollywood celebrities can get away with just looking the part, Jason Statham’s one of those rare actors who’s always willing to perform his own stunts and fight sequences. This is why he trains hard to build functional muscle that is truly believable on the big screen.

Packing on muscle isn’t his goal, however. So, whether you love to lift with heavy weight or prefer lighter loads, building a physique based on Jason Statham’s muscle should be more your strategy.

On this page I’m going to highlight three simple steps to use if you want to learn how to get cut fast and build muscles just like Jason Statham. This is important if you can look good either with your shirt on, or if it’s been ripped to shreds after close-quarters hand-to-hand combat.

Can Your Workouts Match Jason Statham’s Training?

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