(bodybuilding) Having extremely low bodyfat content so that the shape of the underlying muscles become pronounced. Said especially of well-defined abdominal muscles.
1988, Steve Holman, "Christian Conquers Columbus", Iron Man (magazine)47 (6): 28-34.With the average male competitor weighing around 220, the total poundage of raw, ripped mass in the preliminary lineup is over 3,700 pounds.
2010, Bill Geiger, "6-pack Abs in 9 Weeks", Reps!17:106That's the premise of the overload principle, and it must be applied, even to ab training, if you're going to develop a cut, ripped midsection.
