The body fat percentage needed to see abs is depends on 2 things.
Gender
When compared to males, females have comparatively higher body fat levels due to child bearing capabilities.
Genetics
different body fat distribution
Males tend to store more abdominal fat – Apple Shape
Women tend to store lower body fat – Pear Shape
How quickly you lose fat from different areas of your body
Most people will lose fat fastest from the top down. This is why most people will notice fat loss when their faces slim down.
Some lucky individuals will lose fat faster around their abs.
But in general, to see abs you need to be around the following body fat percentage:
Males: ≤12%
Females: ≤20%
The lower your body fat percentage the more defined and noticeable your abs will be.
To discover what percentage your body fat is contact us for a FREE InBody Body Composition Analysis.
