Six pack

[carved.in.stone]

just a simple question guys what body fat % do you have to drop down too before a six pack becomes visible?, probably vary i know, just a rough guide thats all. Also how accurate are body fat monitor scales that use an electric current to measure body fat% and water retention?

Thanks for any help you can give.

[carved.in.stone]

sorry bout the second post computer went a bit crazy.

[SwoleCat]

I really have no idea because when I was 275 a few months ago I had abs w/deep cuts and I wasn't that low in bodyfat. (Not under 10% I wouldn't think, but I don't ever take bodyfat readings as I view those as pointless) The pic I am referring to is attached.

~SC~

[carved.in.stone]

Thanks for the response swole cat.

[Oki-Des]

It also depends on your personal body type and how big your abdominal muscles are prior to losing weight. Whether you are a big solid dude like swole, or a more skinny body type like me would probably separate the points we may see our abs, at any given point.

Good luck!

[WEBB]

well iam at like 4% and my abs suck...i do not think it is a matter of BF% as much as it is how well delveloped your abs are....mine have come a long long wat, but i tend to hold my water there the most so until i dry out they are semi hidden....

[1buffsob]

I hold all my fat in my trunk. I have visible abs at 13-14%, but have to get to around 8-9% before I'd consider it a decent 6-pack. Varies too much from person to person. And those bf scales are shit. Get a caliper test.

1buffsob

[SPIKE]

probably vary i know, just a rough guide thats all.

Varies too much from person to person.

That's the best we're gonna do for you buddy.

It will vary way too much in everyindividual. Just from the few people that posted it ranges from 4%-12%. At 8% I"m veiny as all hell but the absd dont stick out like I'd really want. As soon as I start getting to 6% they look blocky but its hard work.

Basically you answered your own question. Hopefully some of the above posts helped.

[chest6]

I can see my top 4 right now and I'm probably around 12%..Im basically lean everywhere cept my stomach/sides . Different with everyone.

[Kärnfysikern]

like the other say. Its totaly individual. I can be at 9-10% and dont even have the upper abs visible. While my buddy can be at 15% and have good abs.

God just wanted to **** with some of us when he handed out genetic traits offcourse Im pretty and smart instead so who need abs

[Bigun]

I am the same as you Jay, I am covered in veins, even across my serratus, triceps and lats but my abs are not popping through all that well

[bor]

offcourse Im pretty and smart instead so who need abs

Hey you know we'd rather be ugly, smelly and stupid with abs then smart and pretty with no abs

[Mizfit]

it depends on the person - everyone will say that huh

[steve0]

yeah calipers are deff way to go.

[SVTMuscle*]

Well for me personally, I have the upper 4 abs, but i'm at about 15% because I hold all my fat in my mother fuking peice of sh1t jelly roll at the bottom of my gut! thanks alot dad for those awesome genetics!

[Panzerfaust]

well iam at like 4% and my abs suck...i do not think it is a matter of BF% as much as it is how well delveloped your abs are....mine have come a long long wat, but i tend to hold my water there the most so until i dry out they are semi hidden....

I could'nt agree more, yes i do believe BF% plays a roll in a person seeing their abs but i never started seeing any hint of abs until i started working mine more and to this day it is a slow process but i am trying to work them more and more and hope to one day have a strong midsection, i believe my problem is they are undeveloped.

Anybody got a crazy ab routine they would like to share?

[Motion]

Well for me personally, I have the upper 4 abs, but i'm at about 15% because I hold all my fat in my mother fuking peice of sh1t jelly roll at the bottom of my gut! thanks alot dad for those awesome genetics!

I feel your pain

[Thekidtmac]

So i should still do abs even though I can't see them and before I cut?

[magic32]

All great answers!
In summation: There are many variables involved.

Those who have nice abs without much work are usually people who never collected fat in this area. These folks can eat, almost as they please, and not have their abs suffer because there are no (or very few) fat cells in the area to engorge.

As you've heard ab development is very important...a marathoner can be very lean (3-5% bf) and still not have abs because they don't work them. Conversely, some people have very well developed abs, but cannot burn enough fat from the cells covering them for viewing.

Also, as discussed water retention can blur their view.

Lastly, I'd like to add that lifting with your abs (weighted crunches and reverse crunches) can enhance relief (their forward positioning).
So the diversity of responses is directly correlated to each individual's unique circumstance.

M.

[magic32]

So i should still do abs even though I can't see them and before I cut?

Ab work (and cardio too) should always be a part of your regimen, regardless of where you are goal-wise. Your present goal only determines the amount and intensity of said work. It should go without saying, as they are inverses, that lower back work is necessary when working abs to properly balance your posture and prevent stress pains.

M.

[Thekidtmac]

Thanks Magic

[chest6]

I hold all my fat in my mother fuking peice of sh1t jelly roll at the bottom of my gut! thanks alot dad for those awesome genetics!

Yep..same here. I hate it soooo much. Cardio 2x a day and diet strict as fvck and its still there

[SVTMuscle*]

Yep..same here. I hate it soooo much. Cardio 2x a day and diet strict as fvck and its still there

too bad we're only 14 years old and cant use Tren yet

[chest6]

Yeah..this is true.

[carved.in.stone]

Thanks for all the responses guys, looks like ill just have to keep the diet, cardio and training up until they decide make an appearance. By the way what are calipers cause i ve got one of those body fat monitors that use electric current to measure bf% and my fears have been confermed and the piece of sh1t is going out the window.