Flat stomach but no abs showing

once was fat · 02-21-2004, 07:09 PM

My stomach is flat but only the top two abs are starting to show. The problems is the top two abs have been like that for like a month but has not changed much. I do have that v shape starting to come out on both sides of my stomach. My diet is very clean and Im at about 11 maybe 12% bf. I weigh 172. I dont really want to loose anymore weight since I see a gain in other mucsle groups and dont want to loose that. Height 6 foot 1 pant size 32 waist. Any suggestions?

**P-funk** · 02-21-2004, 07:22 PM

Bulk up more. Cycle your cals. Try 3 weeks over mainteneace followed by a week or two under maintenace.

once was fat · 02-21-2004, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by P-funk
Bulk up more. Cycle your cals. Try 3 weeks over mainteneace followed by a week or two under maintenace.

If I understand correctly the mini bulk will build the abs bigger thus standing out more and then go under maintenace like a mini cut to get those larger abs showing. Can this be done in 5 weeks?

**P-funk** · 02-21-2004, 07:33 PM

It can be done in any time fram you want.

As far as the abs go, genetically you may not have the. Have you ever been at a really low bf% to know whether you have abs or not?

I genetically don't really have abs, unless I flex down, like in a most muscular pose. But in my front lat spread or just the realxed pose I just have a flat stomach. Genetically, they don't really ocme in, even when I am at 5% bf! It kinda sucks but oh well. I train my abs and they are very strong so it is not like they are not built up either.

once was fat · 02-21-2004, 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by P-funk
It can be done in any time fram you want.

As far as the abs go, genetically you may not have the. Have you ever been at a really low bf% to know whether you have abs or not?

I genetically don't really have abs, unless I flex down, like in a most muscular pose. But in my front lat spread or just the realxed pose I just have a flat stomach. Genetically, they don't really ocme in, even when I am at 5% bf! It kinda sucks but oh well. I train my abs and they are very strong so it is not like they are not built up either.

This is the leanest I have ever been. I have always been fairly chunky until now. I will give it a couple more months.

**CowPimp** · 02-21-2004, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by once was fat
This is the leanest I have ever been. I have always been fairly chunky until now. I will give it a couple more months.

Paitence is definitely a necessary virtue for any type of exercise program.

ALBOB · 02-23-2004, 11:52 AM

I'm definitely not trying to discourage you in any way BUT, there was a pro bodybuilder from a few years back, Boyer Coe, that had absolutely ZERO abs. His stomach was as flat as a pancake even when he was in competition shape. Again, that's no reason to stop trying, just want to let you know that not everyone can have perfect six-pack abs.

atherjen · 02-23-2004, 02:45 PM

try adding more resistance ab exercises like weights decline crunches, cable crunches, hanging leg raise w/dumbell between feet. this might help the thicken them up a bit!

02-21-2004, 07:09 PM	#1
once was fat Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: tucson az Posts: 692 Photos: 2	Flat stomach but no abs showing My stomach is flat but only the top two abs are starting to show. The problems is the top two abs have been like that for like a month but has not changed much. I do have that v shape starting to come out on both sides of my stomach. My diet is very clean and Im at about 11 maybe 12% bf. I weigh 172. I dont really want to loose anymore weight since I see a gain in other mucsle groups and dont want to loose that. Height 6 foot 1 pant size 32 waist. Any suggestions? He who speaks least, think's most.

02-21-2004, 07:22 PM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,660	Bulk up more. Cycle your cals. Try 3 weeks over mainteneace followed by a week or two under maintenace. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

02-21-2004, 07:33 PM	#4
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,660	It can be done in any time fram you want. As far as the abs go, genetically you may not have the. Have you ever been at a really low bf% to know whether you have abs or not? I genetically don't really have abs, unless I flex down, like in a most muscular pose. But in my front lat spread or just the realxed pose I just have a flat stomach. Genetically, they don't really ocme in, even when I am at 5% bf! It kinda sucks but oh well. I train my abs and they are very strong so it is not like they are not built up either. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

02-23-2004, 11:52 AM	#7
ALBOB IDIOT SAVANT Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: An alternate reality. Posts: 10,380	I'm definitely not trying to discourage you in any way BUT, there was a pro bodybuilder from a few years back, Boyer Coe, that had absolutely ZERO abs. His stomach was as flat as a pancake even when he was in competition shape. Again, that's no reason to stop trying, just want to let you know that not everyone can have perfect six-pack abs. Rules? You mean we have RULES for that???

02-23-2004, 02:45 PM	#8
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	try adding more resistance ab exercises like weights decline crunches, cable crunches, hanging leg raise w/dumbell between feet. this might help the thicken them up a bit! " To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

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