Anyone with defined abs?

Klamber26
Klamber26 Posts: 212
in Health and Weight Loss
Just curious, but at what body fat percentage did your abs begin to really show through?
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  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    14-18% for women.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    14-18% for women.

    yep
  • Sublog
    Sublog Posts: 1,296 Member
    It depends on a few things. Abs muscle size. If the muscles are larger, they'll show through at a higher % of body fat, and secondly, where you genetically store the majority of your fat. Some women can carry a lot of fat from the hips below and their upper body be ripped up. But for most around 18-20%
  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    <<<i think im about 12-14% in this picture.. to get shredded its 10% or lower for women its like 14-18%
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    <<<i think im about 12-14% in this picture.. to get shredded its 10% or lower for women its like 14-18%

    ^ Agreed on your estimate. Probably closer to 12.
  • kazzari
    kazzari Posts: 473 Member
    14-18% for women.

    Why mine will never show!
  • lickmybaconcakes
    lickmybaconcakes Posts: 1,063 Member
    I am at 15.1 % body fat at the moment.
  • TrophyWifeSass
    TrophyWifeSass Posts: 490 Member
    <----I think if I squint I can see the beginnings of something. I was told my BF% is 21-23%. Not really sure.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    <----I think if I squint I can see the beginnings of something. I was told my BF% is 21-23%. Not really sure.

    Rawr! i am hoping mine come out to play soon!
  • icemaiden17_uk
    icemaiden17_uk Posts: 463 Member
    Oh that sucks!! Mind you 18% is my goal BF so hopefully I will be ok!! :)
  • rmartin72
    rmartin72 Posts: 1,085 Member
    What is average?
  • TrueBlueBruin78
    TrueBlueBruin78 Posts: 311 Member
    For men its around 10% body fat when you can start to see them. That is what im currently at and in my pic. For women what the above poster said around 14-16%.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Depends, are we talking a "6-pack" or just a"abs"? I have "abs" but no, not a 6-pack and I'm probably 22% but my genetics dictate that my body fat is stored primary in my thighs and *kitten* and not in my stomach.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    errr---i'm at about 12-13% or so but i will never have ripply abs because it's just not the way I'm built. My stomach gets defined around 15% I think.
  • nikkiprickett
    nikkiprickett Posts: 412 Member
    Mine feel a lot tighter since I've started doing some different strength training...still working at it!!
    my BF is horrendous so i'm def working on that too!!
  • toriaenator
    toriaenator Posts: 423 Member
    I'm at 16% and they show a tini bit!!
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    It depends on your genetics where your body store most of the fat. I happen to store most of the fat in hips, thighs & butt so which why even when I was still at 25% body fat, I was already seeing some hint of abs & now that I'm between 19-20%, I can see more ab definition.

    However there are those who have 17% or less (women) or 8% or less (men) bodyfat but still look kinda soft in the tummy area. That's because these people store most of the fat in their stomach area.
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    im 18.5 ..they still look relatively soft to me..although I have had three kids and have some loose skin...but i have heard 14% in women for visible abs. Like TADOW abs!!!!...I have some definition, and am fairly happy with them.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    At about 10% for me
  • Kim55555
    Kim55555 Posts: 987 Member
    Depends, are we talking a "6-pack" or just a"abs"? I have "abs" but no, not a 6-pack and I'm probably 22% but my genetics dictate that my body fat is stored primary in my thighs and *kitten* and not in my stomach.

    My genetics dictate my body fat is stored in my tummy so I'm not sure if I'll ever see my abs but I'll try to get as close as is genetically possible! :)
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    errr---i'm at about 12-13% or so but i will never have ripply abs because it's just not the way I'm built. My stomach gets defined around 15% I think.
    Personal question. Are you still having your period?
  • missym357
    missym357 Posts: 210 Member
    I'm at 13.8% and have visible abs. I've always had definition in my abs as I do not carry a lot of fat in that region of my body.
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    Depends, are we talking a "6-pack" or just a"abs"? I have "abs" but no, not a 6-pack and I'm probably 22% but my genetics dictate that my body fat is stored primary in my thighs and *kitten* and not in my stomach.

    Mine is only a 3-pack abs (two small buns on the rib side & one bigger bun below the two) but nevertheless I feel proud of it.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    errr---i'm at about 12-13% or so but i will never have ripply abs because it's just not the way I'm built. My stomach gets defined around 15% I think.
    Personal question. Are you still having your period?

    nope, rather unhealthy.
  • gigishiree
    gigishiree Posts: 62 Member
    i think generally its pretty low. but it also depends on where u store fat. my bf % is high but ive got the beginnings of a 4 pack
  • randall774
    randall774 Posts: 37
    currently, in this pic, im at 14-16% bf but want to go lower.

    wana see the bottom two, but having once been 22 stone of lard, i have a bit of loose skin around the bottom of my stomach...

    ..so i may never get the full 6. :(
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    errr---i'm at about 12-13% or so but i will never have ripply abs because it's just not the way I'm built. My stomach gets defined around 15% I think.
    Personal question. Are you still having your period?

    nope, rather unhealthy.

    I heard that for reproductive purposes, we need a minimum of 16% body fat. Anything below than that is not healthy at all.

    Also not all people are meant to have defined abs especially for those who store most of the fat in their stomachs. You can have a flat tummy without ab definition. If that is your genetics, then just embrace it & don't let your body suffer by going down than what is the minimum required by our body just to see some ab definition.
  • KBGirts
    KBGirts Posts: 882 Member
    errr---i'm at about 12-13% or so but i will never have ripply abs because it's just not the way I'm built. My stomach gets defined around 15% I think.

    :noway: Your body is hot.... jealous!!!
  • Klamber26
    Klamber26 Posts: 212
    Thanks everyone!

    Having a six pack was my original goal, but I'll probably not ever see it if I'm being realistic. I'm at 20% bf right now, with a lot of fat still on my tummy. I don't want to go below 17-18% and sacrifice all my chest.

    But as someone pointed out, just because you can't have a six pack doesn't mean you can't have a nice, flat stomach. My boyfriend also confessed that he would be a little freaked out if I had a six pack. I guess most guys prefer the curvy look over the athletic look. But at the end of the day it's not his opinion of my body that matters, so I'll stick to my current habits and embrace whatever body I get :)
  • TheOfficialEpic
    TheOfficialEpic Posts: 406
    Mine didn't show until I was -2%.

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