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The Science Behind Your Hidden Abs
If you’re putting in the work with core exercises and healthy nutrition, but still don’t have the leaned look around the middle you want, or the ab definition you’re chasing, it’s probably because they’re just covered by a layer of fat. Here's the science behind your hidden abs and how to finally reveal them.
The Anatomy of Abs
Your rectus abdominis (the "six-pack" muscles) are just one component of your core musculature. You also have external and internal obliques that run along the sides of your torso. Even if you aren't seeing definition, chances are you've developed good muscular strength and endurance in these areas through core training.
The Fat Layer
However, a fat deposit often remains stubbornly covering these muscles, obscuring their visibility. This subcutaneous fat gets stored in the abdomen for most people, creating the "pinchable" layer on top. Oh, the muffin top.
Building Muscle First
When you first start strength training, you build muscle beneath this existing fat layer. So in the initial stages, it can actually make your midsection appear more bulky as the abdominal muscles increase in size while still obscured by fat on top.
Revealing the Abs
This is where strategic nutrition and fat loss comes in. By strategically pairing your workouts and food, your body will eventually start utilizing fat stores for energy - including that persistent belly fat. As you burn away this top layer, your toned abdominal muscles will be uncovered and become visible.
Be Patient
It takes time and discipline to reveal your abs. Stick to a whole food meal plan that promotes fat burning and muscle gains with enough protein and a healthy amount of cardio and strength training. We hate to say it, but belly fat is usually the last to go for women, so trust the process.
Join the next round of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss for new workouts every day and a meal plan created for you that will get you results in the first six weeks!
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The Science Behind Your Hidden Abs
If you’re putting in the work with core exercises and healthy nutrition, but still don’t have the leaned look around the middle you want, or the ab definition you’re chasing, it’s probably because they’re just covered by a layer of fat. Here's the science behind your hidden abs and how to finally reveal them.
The Anatomy of Abs
Your rectus abdominis (the "six-pack" muscles) are just one component of your core musculature. You also have external and internal obliques that run along the sides of your torso. Even if you aren't seeing definition, chances are you've developed good muscular strength and endurance in these areas through core training.
The Fat Layer
However, a fat deposit often remains stubbornly covering these muscles, obscuring their visibility. This subcutaneous fat gets stored in the abdomen for most people, creating the "pinchable" layer on top. Oh, the muffin top.
Building Muscle First
When you first start strength training, you build muscle beneath this existing fat layer. So in the initial stages, it can actually make your midsection appear more bulky as the abdominal muscles increase in size while still obscured by fat on top.
Revealing the Abs
This is where strategic nutrition and fat loss comes in. By strategically pairing your workouts and food, your body will eventually start utilizing fat stores for energy - including that persistent belly fat. As you burn away this top layer, your toned abdominal muscles will be uncovered and become visible.
Be Patient
It takes time and discipline to reveal your abs. Stick to a whole food meal plan that promotes fat burning and muscle gains with enough protein and a healthy amount of cardio and strength training. We hate to say it, but belly fat is usually the last to go for women, so trust the process.
Join the next round of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss for new workouts every day and a meal plan created for you that will get you results in the first six weeks!
Subscribe to our blog
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You Have Abs, You Just Can't See Them (We Can Fix That!)
The Science Behind Your Hidden Abs
If you’re putting in the work with core exercises and healthy nutrition, but still don’t have the leaned look around the middle you want, or the ab definition you’re chasing, it’s probably because they’re just covered by a layer of fat. Here's the science behind your hidden abs and how to finally reveal them.
The Anatomy of Abs
Your rectus abdominis (the "six-pack" muscles) are just one component of your core musculature. You also have external and internal obliques that run along the sides of your torso. Even if you aren't seeing definition, chances are you've developed good muscular strength and endurance in these areas through core training.
The Fat Layer
However, a fat deposit often remains stubbornly covering these muscles, obscuring their visibility. This subcutaneous fat gets stored in the abdomen for most people, creating the "pinchable" layer on top. Oh, the muffin top.
Building Muscle First
When you first start strength training, you build muscle beneath this existing fat layer. So in the initial stages, it can actually make your midsection appear more bulky as the abdominal muscles increase in size while still obscured by fat on top.
Revealing the Abs
This is where strategic nutrition and fat loss comes in. By strategically pairing your workouts and food, your body will eventually start utilizing fat stores for energy - including that persistent belly fat. As you burn away this top layer, your toned abdominal muscles will be uncovered and become visible.
Be Patient
It takes time and discipline to reveal your abs. Stick to a whole food meal plan that promotes fat burning and muscle gains with enough protein and a healthy amount of cardio and strength training. We hate to say it, but belly fat is usually the last to go for women, so trust the process.
Join the next round of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss for new workouts every day and a meal plan created for you that will get you results in the first six weeks!
