American mixed martial arts fighter Michael Chandler could never be accused of being in bad shape: the athlete constantly trains and improves his body. But you must admit that it is simply impossible to keep yourself at the peak of your capabilities and relief all the time. During breaks between major competitions, even top athletes give themselves a chance to relax and slightly let go of control over the situation and their dice.
The fight between Chandler and Poirier was officially announced in September — Michael had 2 months to reach his peak form. Photos, presented ESPN show the difference Chandler had to overcome.
Photo VS reality
It’s impossible to walk around with a six-pack all the time – Chandler’s fans know this, and they immediately stood up for the fighter and his figure. Many noted that the first “before” photo simply turned out poorly.
Here are a few rules for getting the perfect abs in your photo.
Use the pumping method
Do 15–20 intense abdominal exercises — the muscles will be filled with blood and will look more prominent.
Stand away from the light source
Do not take pictures strictly in the direction of the sun, move to the left or right, turn sideways to the sun — some kind of relief will definitely appear.
Get a beautiful tan
Take pictures at the end of your vacation — with a tan, the muscles become visually more prominent and defined. The main thing is that the relief does not have a buffet effect.
Keep your back
Your abs won’t show off if you slouch. Straighten your shoulders and stand up straight.
Exhale
In the literal sense — exhale while the camera clicks, so your abdominal muscles will be visible even better.