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TSSiwon18
post Mar 22 2017, 07:37 AM, updated 8y ago

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Hi all,

I'm just wondering why my abs not obvious even my body fat low 10% Isn't I need to do more abs workout to make it define?

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post Mar 22 2017, 08:58 AM

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Then your bodyfat is not low enough. Simple logic no?
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post Mar 22 2017, 09:20 AM

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QUOTE(darklight79 @ Mar 22 2017, 08:58 AM)
Then your bodyfat is not low enough. Simple logic no?
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Irrefutable, in fact.
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post Mar 22 2017, 09:40 AM

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Abs just like any other muscle. If its tiny then even with low bodyfat also will look flat.
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post Mar 22 2017, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(darklight79 @ Mar 22 2017, 08:58 AM)
Then your bodyfat is not low enough. Simple logic no?
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Smackdown right there. Ts, how do u know yr body fat is low? Bro guess? Bro estimate? Dexa? Calipers? Show a photo, and we can guesstimate how much yr bf is.
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post Mar 22 2017, 06:15 PM

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That is because your BF is not 10%.
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post Mar 23 2017, 12:13 PM

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tell us more about the abs workout that you do
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post Mar 23 2017, 12:37 PM

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No pic? Cool story bro anyone can said that
Studio15
post Mar 23 2017, 02:08 PM

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either :
A. Your ab muscles are not developed enough or at all
B. Your BF is not 10%
C. Everyone will show abs at different body fat. Some people have visible abs at 15% for men while some may only have abs at 5-8%. If you have developed ab muscles underneath then maybe your body fat needs to go lower to make it visible.

Side note, there's no accurate way to fully determine your body fat. I mean if you're using calipers and comparing it to someone who claims to have 10% BF but they are using a different method like a dexa scan or scale then it's not accurate. Honestly taking your BF is only to compare with yourself for progress not to compare with others. Body composition also plays a role here. Someone with 12% might look way leaner than someone with only 8% BF. So if your primary concern is getting abs... then lower your BF and develop your abs is all I can say don't ask why at 10% its not visible. No one can really give you an accurate reason why.

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post Mar 30 2017, 03:34 PM

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post Apr 5 2017, 06:20 PM

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Did you get you 10% estimation from a BIA machine? those have unreliable estimation.

QUOTE(Studio15 @ Mar 23 2017, 02:08 PM)
Side note, there's no accurate way to fully determine your body fat. I mean if you're using calipers and comparing it to someone who claims to have 10% BF but they are using a different method like a dexa scan or scale then it's not accurate.
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dexa is accurate, and is used in research setting. those studies you are referring to mentions specifically elderly populations. we do dexa all the time here for kids with diseases affecting adiposity
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post Apr 5 2017, 07:40 PM

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QUOTE(Fizzy-Fiz @ Apr 5 2017, 06:20 PM)
Did you get you 10% estimation from a BIA machine? those have unreliable estimation.
dexa is accurate, and is used in research setting. those studies you are referring to mentions specifically elderly populations. we do dexa all the time here for kids with diseases affecting adiposity
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yes I'm saying that Dexa is pretty accurate. What I'm saying is one shouldn't compare their body fat if they are using a different method to someone else using another method. It wont be a clear representation of what a true '10%' BF would be in that case since different methods will produce different results. Btw, what is current market rate in Malaysia to get a Dexa scan and how available is it to get the scan?
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QUOTE(Studio15 @ Apr 5 2017, 07:40 PM)
yes I'm saying that Dexa is pretty accurate. What I'm saying is one shouldn't compare their body fat if they are using a different method to someone else using another method. It wont be a clear representation of what a true '10%' BF would be in that case since different methods will produce different results. Btw, what is current market rate in Malaysia to get a Dexa scan and how available is it to get the scan?
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I'm not sure to be honest, since im just a housemen working in government. as long as you have concrete indications is damn near free. ill get back to you if i ever know the answer
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QUOTE(Fizzy-Fiz @ Apr 5 2017, 07:49 PM)
I'm not sure to be honest, since im just a housemen working in government. as long as you have concrete indications  is damn near free. ill get back to you if i ever know the answer
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Ah I see. I was thinking of getting one done for my own reference if it was affordable.
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post Apr 10 2017, 12:16 PM

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Its just goes to show that you need more workout and proper diet as well. Also, you need to take protein supplements to support your abs workout routine. Maybe a trainer or coach professional can help you deal with it since there are several precautions when you are doing heavy workouts in a gym.
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IMO, for thin or high metabolism person, this may caused by diet rather than workout.

"Our bodies' survivalist instincts go directly to fat preservation and lean mass loss when we cut to many calories. Lean body mass loss must be minimized while you are getting ripped."

https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drwilley3.htm


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QUOTE(Siwon18 @ Mar 22 2017, 07:37 AM)
Hi all,

I'm just wondering why my abs not obvious even my body fat low 10% Isn't I need to do more abs workout to make it define?
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It is unfortunate that your small abs muscle don't do justice to your 10% body fat. Others can get away with 15% body fat.

Do more abs.


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post Apr 13 2017, 05:10 PM

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QUOTE(Eliza Hontiveros @ Apr 10 2017, 12:16 PM)
Its just goes to show that you need more workout and proper diet as well. Also, you need to take protein supplements to support your abs workout routine. Maybe a trainer or coach professional can help you deal with it since there are several precautions when you are doing heavy workouts in a gym.
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You made me think you own a supplement store, selling your products here. Supplement is good to have, though I take them myself, but it is definitely not necessary to "support his abs workout". Abs visibility are made on the plate you eat and the cup you drink. Not in the gym.

QUOTE(New Klang @ Apr 13 2017, 03:17 PM)
It is unfortunate that your small abs muscle don't do justice to your 10% body fat. Others can get away with 15% body fat.

Do more abs.
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I have not done a single abs exercise when my abs pop out the first time. So no, you do not need crunches to make your abs show.
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post Apr 13 2017, 07:38 PM

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QUOTE(lingleeyen @ Apr 13 2017, 05:10 PM)
You made me think you own a supplement store, selling your products here. Supplement is good to have, though I take them myself, but it is definitely not necessary to "support his abs workout". Abs visibility are made on the plate you eat and the cup you drink. Not in the gym.
I have not done a single abs exercise when my abs pop out the first time. So no, you do not need crunches to make your abs show.
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That reminds me of how i started first without doing abs for few years and now after progressive overload i can see my abs are starting to develop.

It may work for u but not for everyone. That's like saying legs visibility are made on the plate u eat and the cup you drink. Abs are just like other muscle

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