#54 - All About Abs, and Why You Don't Have Them

There's nothing more elusive and coveted in modern fitness and aesthetics than visible abs, the "six pack." For many, it's the holy grail of aesthetics. Many people, however, fail to achieve a six pack even after shedding a lot of body fat. How do you get them, then? Is it even possible for most people?

Dr. Robert Santana and Coach Trent break down the mystery of "abs," discuss the relevant anatomy, anatomical variation in the population, and why most people need to worry about building muscle mass, not losing body fat.

Tendinous Inscriptions of the Rectus Abdominis (check out the cool pics!):

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6173272/

Weights & Plates: https://weightsandplates.com

Robert Santana on Instagram: @the_robert_santana

Trent Jones: @marmalade_cream

https://www.jonesbarbellclub.com