Comments on: How Long Does It Take To Get Six-Pack Abs? ANSWERED! https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/ free workouts to build muscle & lose fat fast Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:12:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Heller keller https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-107461 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:51:37 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-107461 Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: leo https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-96201 Thu, 14 May 2015 01:18:00 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-96201 252lbs…..20%bf.
50.4lbs fat…..
201.6lbs lean mass…..
224lbs. at 10%bf…..
28lbs loss required….
I need to get back in the gym.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-74599 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:35:19 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-74599 @Keith. It’s around the belly button.

]]> By: Keith https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-74587 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:36:58 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-74587 Mark, I have always wondered WHERE to measure my waist…at the belly button or where my pants typically sit.

]]> By: Jim https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-74584 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:53:25 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-74584 I bought TSPA months ago and just haven’t had time to read it. I realize as reading this article one reason it wasn’t a priority is because I still felt I was MONTHS away. Thanks so much for this tool – suddenly the hope of 11 weeks has motivated me to get it read and acted upon this week.

]]> By: nate https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-74581 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:59:53 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-74581 I wish I could see my abs at 10% bf. I have to get down to 8% to see anything.

]]> By: jose https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-67060 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:43:09 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-67060 hello there my body fat percent is 12 1/2 my lean body mas is 130 i weigh 148 pounds and i am 5 ‘7 how many pounds would i need to drop to get to the 10% body fat so my abs show more

]]> By: Ste potter https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-63962 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:03:28 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-63962 13 weeks and counting! I will let you know how it goes!

Cheers for the inspiration mark!

]]> By: steven https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-63384 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:02:47 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-63384 what about the obese people in the 300lb range. with stretched skin they will never show six pack abs without plastic surgery when they hit there goal. they will be in shape but not look it, any suggestions.

]]> By: Joe Revod https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-41760 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:55:27 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-41760 Hi Mark,

Really nice article.

This article gave me an exact guidance to get my six packs abs. In here, you gave us the detail for each steps.

Can’t wait for your next article.

Joe Revod

]]> By: Nick Andrade https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-40105 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:35:15 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-40105 Great article Mark. It really helps to point out to everyone what a realistic fat loss time frame is. A lot of people get started with unrealistic expectations and give up after only a few weeks of dedicated effort – usually only a few weeks away from their goals!

]]> By: Body builder https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-39730 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:59:04 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-39730 Hey great formula..thanks for telling it…it is really a cool…
Could you tell something about the exercise needed for abs….please mention it with pics…

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-39558 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:12:10 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-39558 @Darrin. Yes, 10% is a guideline but some people can see them at slightly higher percentages and some have to go lower.
The genetic variation and the actual size of the abdominal muscles DO count. However if someone has quite big abs (in terms of raw size) they’ll still not be defined at 12%, though they might show through if they are really flexing the muscles themselves.
@WhoAmI. I’ll email an answer to you as I don’t use this site to discuss specifics of the book (just emails and the member’s forum).
@John. Good luck bro.

]]> By: john https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-39518 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:24:46 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-39518 Thanks a ton I have a long way to go 24 weeks with your calculation so here I go.
Thanks again

]]> By: WHO AM I https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-39348 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:21:28 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-39348 Thanks for that Article Mark, I’m currently on Tspa after coming off another weight gain program that involved many carbs, after going back to the carbs I realised I gained too much fat and decided on tspa for my second or third run. I feel I’m doing well with TSPA this time, I started at 16% body fat and I’m 6 weeks in. Still a while to go yet. I know you go over it in tspa but I’m not always comfortable with doing a carb up just incase fat loss slows, whats your advice? should I keep up with them once per week as your plan outlines.
Also whats your advice after 8 weeks, a STOP week or just carry on.

Thank you

]]> By: Darrin_lean_muscle https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-39336 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:14:11 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-39336 Hey Mark,

Cool that you provided everyone with a formula. Most of us like step-by-step instructions!

I wonder though, isn’t it true that there is some variability (for men) in that 10% figure? In other words, it’s possible for someone to be 8% and not really show a 6-pack if they haven’t done any core strength training (anything from squats to planks to crunches or whatever), right? And similarly, someone would be 12% bodyfat but still have nice abs if they have emphasized building the abs, right? And of course, there are genetic variations.

While it’s a small point, I know some people who have gotten really frustrated that their bodyfat gets measured at 10% and they have no abs. They ask me “why”, but it turns out all they do is run marathons, do curls and bench press, and situps. Uggh. So I say “no wonder you can’t see your abs – you aren’t doing anything for them!” Am I off base here?

]]> By: Drew Price https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-39329 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:35:46 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-39329 The trick is to a) know what you should be doing to loose that 1lb a week without loosing muscle and then 2) develop the habits that mean you keep loosing it!

The thing is fat loss in a particular spot doesn’t run in a linear fashion.

Your personal pattern is determined by health, hormones and lifestyle… for example you could loose fat for a while on the stomach, then this will seemingly stop as the majority of fat loss will switch to hips and buttocks for a bit, then maybe to the chest.

Just my thoughts…

]]> By: Tristan https://musclehack.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-six-pack-abs-answered/#comment-39325 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:16:10 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1744#comment-39325 Great article Mark, helps to give others inspiration for what is the hardest part of any weight loss program – getting from being “normal” weight to having a six pack.

I’m trimming down at the moment and I’m finding it difficult to keep my motivation – I crave carbs – but having read your e-book on glycemic load and eating a high fat, low carb diet I am able keep my focus, most of the time anyway!

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