How true is this statement.... for the folk with glorious abs

DanniPants6

" Abs are made in the kitchen "

How true ?

Erik8484

True, abs can't be seen if they're hiding behind a layer of belly fat. That being said, the more developed the ab muscles, the easier they are to see. That comes from training, genetics, or a combination of both.

gmallan

Revealed in the kitchen would be more accurate. Abs are still muscles and muscles are built through resistance training.

Kdp2015

Not made no, revealed - maybe.

mom23mangos

Erik8484 wrote: »

True, abs can't be seen if they're hiding behind a layer of belly fat. That being said, the more developed the ab muscles, the easier they are to see. That comes from training, genetics, or a combination of both.

True

rybo

I've always hated that statement. You need to bith eat right and train hard, the difficulty level of each is greatly influenced by genetics.

scorpio516

Erik8484 wrote: »

True, abs can't be seen if they're hiding behind a layer of belly fat. That being said, the more developed the ab muscles, the easier they are to see. That comes from training, genetics, or a combination of both.

+1
Even at 5% BF in high school, I don't have a six pack.

HamsterManV2

Build abs in the gym, reveal in the kitchen.

Do abs in the gym, 2-3 times a week. Diet wise, you bulk if you are skinny and/or want to build muscle. Abs exercises on a bulk will build the muscles. Cut if you are heavy and/or want to reduce body fat % (never go above 15% for if you are in it for aesthetic purposes). Abs exercises on a cut will keep the muscles while losing fat (and possibly build it slower if you are a novice).

For a guy, it takes about 8% to 10% for nice defined abs depending on how much muscle you have, genetics, where your body stores fat last, etc.

Sued0nim

Revealed at lower body fat but they have to be there to begin with so 80: 20 rule

DanniPants6

Thanks for all the fantastic responses!

I agree revealed is such a better choice of word.

DopeItUp

scorpio516 wrote: »

Erik8484 wrote: »

True, abs can't be seen if they're hiding behind a layer of belly fat. That being said, the more developed the ab muscles, the easier they are to see. That comes from training, genetics, or a combination of both.

+1
Even at 5% BF in high school, I don't have a six pack.

There is a 0% chance you've ever had 5% BF and/or not had abs at 5%.