Why do almost all guys have abs but not almost all girls? Is it because its harder for girls to get abs compared to guys?

[Anonymous]

Any tips on getting abs?

[Anonymous]

My tip for a woman getting abs is: don’t.

The reason it’s easier for a man to get visible abs is because it’s natural and healthy for us to get to 12% body fat, which is the point where they begin to become visible.

Women naturally carry more body fat because of pregnancy and fertility. A slim man will be anywhere between 8-15% body fat, whereas a slim woman will be between 20-25% body fat.

Once a woman gets to the point where she has visible abs, she’s likely well below 18% body fat. This is unhealthy and it affects fertility. In fact many female athletes who are that slim don’t have a period. Some might not see this as a big deal but the reason they don’t have one is because their body is telling them that they’re at too much of an unhealthily low body fat percentage to carry a child.

[Anonymous]

No idea. I did bench press a few times a week and suddenly had abs... I don't even train abs directly but squat indirectly does it I guess.

[dustybiker]

It’s effort for everyone to get abdominal muscles, but not hard. I have abs, but I’ve also been in taekwondo for years.
I think it’s more that guys find girls more attractive with regular muscles than being absolutely tone. Social preference influence.

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Women need more baseline body fat than men to survive. It's just how our bodies work.

Women have to do more muscle development and stick to a stricter diet to show abs.

[QuietRunner]

most science based answer so far

[Asker]

Can you suggest a strict diet and workout for abs?

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Best ask a professional trainer for that, I'm not sure myself.

I'd say just eat less than you burn (Calories In, Calories Out), and do a lot of your favourite ab exercises in addition to a workout routine you can do reliably.

Consistency and time is the real secret. Everyone has strategies that work best for them.

[TenkRealist]

Almost all guys? 2% at best of all men have prominent abs.

[JamesRandiDebates]

Women carry more body fat than men