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Abs At Home

courtneyroyale
Posts: 9 Member
Hi everyone! I used to work out with a personal trainer, but now that no longer have one, I have no idea where to start with my abs. I really want to make sure I cinch in my waist instead of building out and looking boxy. How do I get nice feminine abs? I need some inspiration and/or success stories! I want to know that it can be done without the help of a trainer.

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First priority in achieving visible abs is low body fat. If I remember correctly, for a woman, that's going to be about 15% bf.0
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Do a google search for Pilates roll ups. And lower your body fat.0
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Thanks for your replies. So should I not bother even doing ab exercises until I lose more weight? Mostly I want to be able to see that line going through the center of my stomach (the linea alba, I think?). When I suck in my stomach I can see it, even with my current body fat, so would building muscle just tighten it enough to see that? I'm just scared of looking too skinny. I already have a slim appearance since I'm so tall. And I know I can't spot reduce. This is so frustrating.0
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ab exercises are to strengthen your abs, regardless of bf%. you need to be low enough BF% to see abs (no direct ab work required), focus on full body compound exercises that engage your core, eat at a deficit, and give it time.0
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