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parikp02 · February 2nd, 2009, 08:03 AM

This question is for anyone working to get flat-abs or has them!!

It might be a stupid question...but I need to know...

Since I've been working out on my abs I can see my muscles right below my chest (didn't see them before). Is it normal that you see results from top to bottom (Below chest to lower abs) or am I just imagining things?

Thank you soooo much in advance!

MysticRealm · February 2nd, 2009, 08:14 AM

I find it much easier to work my upper abs rather than my lower abs which I think is fairly normal, so yes you would see more defined upper abs until you properly work those lower abs

Steve · February 2nd, 2009, 08:15 AM

Yes, that is normal.

Plus, you most likely see them as a direct response to your caloric state and not so much as a direct response to whatever exercise you are currently doing.

parikp02 · February 2nd, 2009, 10:06 AM

MysticRealm & Steve - Thanks a lot for your responses!

Steve - by 'caloric state' you mean how many calories I'm consuming per day?

Steve · February 2nd, 2009, 10:31 AM

Sort of.

I mean, if you're in a caloric deficit, you're going to lose fat. As you lose fat, your abs are going to become more 'exposed.'

Direct exercises for the abs without a caloric deficit won't, in itself, lead to exposed abs. You have to get the fat out of the way.

Follow?

parikp02 · February 2nd, 2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

Sort of.

I mean, if you're in a caloric deficit, you're going to lose fat. As you lose fat, your abs are going to become more 'exposed.'

Direct exercises for the abs without a caloric deficit won't, in itself, lead to exposed abs. You have to get the fat out of the way.

Follow?

Totally! I'm on the right track.

Many thanks!

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