The ripped abs undoubtedly are at the top of most men’s goals. Fortunately for some, they naturally have it whilst others (most) want it.

Interestingly, few are willing to put in the effort that gets your six-packs noticeable.  The hard truth is that it takes months and possibly years to get that ideal six-pack.

Pulse.com.gh talks you through the six-pack mistakes you’re making that makes your abs not pop out.

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1.Wrong exercises

You really need to stop crunching, for the love of all that’s holy, please!.

It may be a good exercise for building your abs, but they’re not doing you many favors in smashing the fat that covers it. Rather opt for heavy on key compound moves; think deadlifts, bench press, and squats to burn fat while adding on more functional muscle.

2. Wrong meals

Six-packs figuratively are made in the kitchen. A diet full of clean, unprocessed foods and a lack of sugar will get them pop out faster than some thrice-weekly sit-ups. More vegetables could also aid in this course.

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3. Less Sleep

Having the right amount of sleep after your gym routines is very pertinent for a cobblestone core. Inadequate shut-eye will spike your levels of the stress hormone cortisol which encourages your body to retain fat stores. Hit 7-8 hours and you’ll be dropping kilogram calories more efficiently.

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4. High Sugar consumption

It is very pertinent to ditch the white stuff; sugar when you have to build on your abs and make it more visible. When you say no to a sugary cereal bar and end your habit for late night ice cream runs, you then say au revoir to over 250 pesky calories a day. Handily, this can translate to a 5kg drop in weight in as many months.