Get Lean Eat Clean

Episode 467 - Everything You Know About Abs is WRONG


Listen Later

Doing 100 crunches a day for your six-pack? You're wasting your time. In this myth-busting episode, we dive into groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney's analysis of 120+ studies that proves spot reduction is physically impossible—those crunches aren't burning ANY belly fat. We expose why training abs daily actually causes muscle breakdown (not growth), reveal the exact body fat percentages needed for visible abs (10-12% for men, 16-20% for women), and share the 3 scientifically-proven exercises that are 290% more effective than traditional crunches. Plus, we'll hit you with the harsh reality: the average person needs to lose HALF their body fat to see abs, and why compound lifts like squats and deadlifts build better abs than any crunch variation. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Why spot reduction is a myth (with proof from tennis player studies)
  • The REAL body fat percentage needed for visible abs
  • 3 exercises that destroy crunches in muscle activation tests
  • Why training abs daily makes them WEAKER
  • The compound lift secret to better abs
  • How long it ACTUALLY takes to get a six-pack (spoiler: 6-12 months)


Check out my YouTube Channel to watch this episode:

https://www.youtube.com/@briangryn3680/videos

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Get Lean Eat CleanBy Brian Gryn

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

69 ratings


More shows like Get Lean Eat Clean

View all
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance by Dave Asprey

The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

7,245 Listeners

Boundless Life by Ben Greenfield

Boundless Life

5,023 Listeners

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast by Dr. Eric Berg

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

1,692 Listeners

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina by Vanessa Spina

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

792 Listeners

The Genius Life by Max Lugavere

The Genius Life

4,918 Listeners

Peak Human - Unbiased Nutrition Info for Optimum Health, Fitness & Living by Brian Sanders - Filmmaker of Food Lies & Health Coach

Peak Human - Unbiased Nutrition Info for Optimum Health, Fitness & Living

883 Listeners

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi by Ben Azadi

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

1,104 Listeners

Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment by Kitty Blomfield

Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment

392 Listeners

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition by Dr. Jockers

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

802 Listeners

The Energy Balance Podcast by Jay Feldman Wellness

The Energy Balance Podcast

295 Listeners

Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet by Judy Cho

Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

448 Listeners

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman by Insulin IQ

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

216 Listeners

Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters by Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert

Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters

204 Listeners

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

1,182 Listeners

The Primal Podcast by Rina Ahluwalia

The Primal Podcast

213 Listeners