@mister_optimal: I used to think getting lean was all I needed for my abs to show… But even when I was shredded, they still looked flat. That’s when I realized— It wasn’t a fat loss problem… it was a training problem. Most guys think a calorie deficit is the full story (and yeah, it’s key for revealing your abs)… But if you want them to actually pop—like that dense, 3D look—you’ve got to train them like any other muscle. Progressively overload. Challenge them every session. Make them grow. Being lean just shows what’s there. Training your abs builds something worth showing. So if you’ve been stuck wondering why your abs still don’t stand out— keep the deficit… but start training your abs for hypertrophy.

Mister Optimal

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Friday 10 October 2025 14:21:41 GMT