Nick Jonas needs to be more slender

Nick Jonas is looking to build lean muscle.

He described: “A year ago, I attempted to put on 15 pounds of muscle from where I was. However, the storyline for the character this season is he goes down a weight class.

“I actually had to lean up–keep muscle, but keep it lean and more explosive, more athletic muscle than size. I’m not eating as much as I was. I was probably eating 5,600 calories a day. Now, it’s probably closer to 2,000 calories a day.”

The ‘Chains’ hitmaker can also be looking to get in better shape ahead of his forthcoming US tour, as he’s about to dance a great deal during the live shows.

He told E! News: “As a performer, I Have actually been attempting to shove the dance side of things and grow because manner.”

He added: “I did some funny promos on the MTV Snapchat with the Moon Babes. So there may or may not be some Moon Babe situations incorporated into my performance.”