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what counts as a six pack?

gtunlimited
gtunlimited Posts: 60 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I presently (if flexing) have a clearly discernible top four pack and the line outlining the sides of my lower two. Do I just keep on as I am and the lower definition will come or am I genetically predisposed to not having the lower band that forms the lower abs?

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  • RunLiftEat
    RunLiftEat Posts: 213 Member
    Depends on what you are doing. Crunches only work the top 4 abs.
  • gtunlimited
    gtunlimited Posts: 60 Member
    Mostly all I do is chin us, dips, push ups and "insanity" and just eat healthy and at a deficit.
  • mister_universe
    mister_universe Posts: 6,664 Member
    I'm destined for the five pack, it seems. Or the weird mismatched lego blocks pack (thank you so much to my genetic freak body frame). I get the outside rails, some of the fingers coming in from the sides, but no full split down the middle. This despite having been as low as 6% body fat. I've got a profile pic at about 9.5% that gives a rough idea of what I'm talking about.

    Point being, some people are just unlucky and get to work harder. If I want mine, I know that means lots of weight bearing work to make what lines I do have really pop. It's one of the things I'm currently working on.
  • gtunlimited
    gtunlimited Posts: 60 Member
    Maybe I just keep working at it. Finally ordered some dumbells so I can start building more muscle mass. chin ups, push ups and insanity weren't cutting it though did trim a lot off
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    6 pack= what i would rather drink as opposed to my protien shake?..:drinker:
  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    I'd just say trying to focus more on strength training (while still watching calories). It might help nudge that last tiny bit!
  • gtunlimited
    gtunlimited Posts: 60 Member
    6 pack= what i would rather drink as opposed to my protien shake?..:drinker:

    I don't know balance cookies and cream is delicious :-)
  • gtunlimited
    gtunlimited Posts: 60 Member
    Got some weights finally.I'll stay just under maintenance, I don't want to wreck my muscles, I want them to grow. Hopefully I push it over the edge and get that last little pop because its more or less a six pack now just not super ripped.
  • gtunlimited
    gtunlimited Posts: 60 Member
    My profile pic is partial flex.
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