I really have a perfect six-pack, I just keep it covered with fat so it won't get scratched!
Everyone has the beginnings of a six-pack, but most of the time it’s covered up by a layer of fat cells. Men more so than women, simply because most males tend to collect fat around the mid-section, while women tend to collect it in the hip and thigh area. Before you can show off your abs, you’ve got to remove the fat that conceals them. How? A healthy diet and exercise program. No expensive weight loss pills (most of which don’t work anyway), no over-hyped fad diets, just well-adjusted eating habits and a little determination.
In most individuals, the abdominal muscles will start to show when the body fat percentage is at or below 10%. Measuring your body fat is a great way to gauge your progress towards the six-pack.
Most local health clubs offer free body fat tests, just ask at the front desk. If you don’t have a gym membership, your doctor can also perform the test for you. A more convenient way of measuring body fat is by using a set of calipers designed for just that purpose, these calipers can be found at nutrition outlets, health food chains, and some specialized fitness stores.