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    at what body fat % do abs start appearing?

    well ive been losing quite abit of extra fat that i have and i can see a line down where the abdominal muscle area is and i was wondering what bodyfat % they usually start appearing at

    should i start doing a proper ab routine now or wait abit more?
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    It's different from person to person, and also depends on how you define "start to appear".

    I guess very roughly you could say:
    Top 2: about 14%
    Top 4: about 12%
    >6 : beneath 10%

    Based on pictures I've seen. I'm about 14% myself and can see top 2 abs clearly. Can see top 4 (not clearly) when flexing.
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    Yes you should train them regardless of ur bf%. Training your core area now will mean that when and if you reach your goal of ~10% you will have a well defined 6 pack. Some people have trouble getting their abs to show at slightly higher bf as they are undertrained and need to be brought out.
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    Originally Posted by lerider View Post
    It's different from person to person, and also depends on how you define "start to appear".

    I guess very roughly you could say:
    Top 2: about 14%
    Top 4: about 12%
    >6 : beneath 10%

    Based on pictures I've seen. I'm about 14% myself and can see top 2 abs clearly. Can see top 4 (not clearly) when flexing.
    well i mean 'start to appear' by even the slightest bit of definition

    thanks though brah,
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    lol you ass, i did google it

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    lol you ass, i did google it

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    Originally Posted by lerider View Post
    It's different from person to person, and also depends on how you define "start to appear".

    I guess very roughly you could say:
    Top 2: about 14%
    Top 4: about 12%
    >6 : beneath 10%

    Based on pictures I've seen. I'm about 14% myself and can see top 2 abs clearly. Can see top 4 (not clearly) when flexing.
    I'd say this is exactly right.
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