This comic outlines five common reasons why abdominal muscles may not be visible despite training. It highlights the roles of body fat percentage, proper training methods like progressive overload and deep core exercises, posture correction, and managing dietary bloating.
GainFrame Guy. Why your abs don't show.#1 Body fat is too high. The abs are already there. You need ~12-15% body fat to see them. Body fat.#2 Only doing crunches. Too many reps. Progressive overload. 20 kg.#3 Weak deep core. Train bracing and anti-rotation — planks and carries, not just crunches. Deep core / transverse abdominis.#4 Anterior pelvic tilt. Posture literally hides your abs. Fix the tilt - ribs down, pelvis neutral. Pelvic tilt. Pelvic tilt. Neutral.#5 Diet bloat. Bloating buries definition. Watch sodium, carbonation, and your trigger foods.
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