Because its become the predominant image of what attractive male physique is.
Its not, actually, healthy, though its healthier then being obese. But probably a 10-12% body fat is healthier.
Go look at pictures of guys girls here post as to what they find hot. Some like skinny, some like huge muscles, but almost all of them post guys in single digit body fat.
Ironically, half of them aspire to be as thin, and half think women that thin are anorexic.
abs are cosmetic muscles. They are important, but having a six pack isn't important if you can't even lift 200 lbs.
Truth is, most guys with a 6 pack, weigh like 140 lbs, so they didn't even have to work to get it. The only thing big abs well help you do is keep you back strong while squating with heavy weight, so they aren't something to concentrate too much on
Our abs are more sensitive to temporary changes due to what we eat than other body part. It's not like my butt is going to suddenly bulge because I ate something that gave me gas.
However, I mostly hear people talk about their stomach not their abs and I don't even hear people talk about their stomach that much. They may think about it but I haven't heard many public comments.
I don't know... for a guy I guess because its something thought to be really attractive by majority of people like many men like bigger breasts. I don't know about women... I personally don't ever want those bulky muscle abs lol just a flat stomach.
well, I obsess with my abs because abs mean you have a strong core. And with a strong core comes a strong runner. And I need to be a strong runner to stay in college since I'm on scholarship. So that's why I have to obsess.
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Having abs is a sign of fitness level at its peak. The only types of abs that are considered naturally healthy are the ones you will see on south American and some south african tribes.
If you put one of these gym rats in the wilderness, I bet you they would not last a week.
lol I feel you, bro. I swear sometimes guys are more obsessed with it than girls. I actually think girls prefer a hot face than 6 pack abs but that's just me
Strength comes from the core, its the centre for balance and for most sports its an assest to have. It shouldn't be something most people should obsess about but it is an advantage to have from simply a physical stand point
To get actual abs requires a very low body fat that takes a lot of work and discipline. So it's quite an achievement, as far as working out goes.
rofl I know what you mean. "my abs this my abs that" cracks me up.
I guess its an actual notification that shows we're healthy and you're doing something right.
even though a person with abs might be healthy at all lol
It's like a girl who squirts.
If she squirts, you know you're doing something right
i prefer having smaller and more toned abs than not. more toned helps out in sports while less fat means more ups. Also it looks damn good. But that doesn't mean I don't eat things I enjoy.
Because that's the sh*t women love, if not the biceps.
Guys are more obsessed with their abs, I don't know why.
they just look so darn good :\
cause I have an 8 pack and you don't :P
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