6 Secrets for Six Pack Abs

Joseph Mercola
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Most of you already have a six pack abdominal wall. The problem is that it is covered up with a few inches of fat that lies on top of your muscle, underneath your skin. 

The issue is not so much to build up your abs, but to bring your overall body fat level down. 

When you do this with a well rounded healthy lifestyle, you will be able to see the shape and form of your core muscles. 

Lower Your Overall Body Fat Percentage

In order to start to see some definition in your abs, men need to get below 10 percent fat, and ladies typically need to get below 13 percent. These are general markers and individuals may vary slightly.

Two sets of 2 or 3 different exercises is sufficient. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Two sets of 2 or 3 different exercises is sufficient. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Joseph Mercola
Joseph Mercola
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Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. An osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health, his primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health.