Want Abs? Start Doing This Instead of Planks

Welcome back to Strength 101! Today, Nick breaks down the real formula for visible abs — no gimmicks, no shortcuts, just the truth.

We walk through exactly which ab muscles matter, how to train them for size, and why nutrition is the most important part of finally seeing your six-pack. You’ll learn why planks don’t grow abs, why loaded ab training works far better than high-rep fluff, and what body-fat ranges are typically required for visible abs.

We also shout out some insanely strong Strength Academy members and talk about how genetics, fat distribution, and muscle structure influence your ab appearance — so you know exactly what’s in your control and what isn’t.

If you’ve ever wondered why you can train abs every day and still not see them, this episode gives you the complet ...