side profile

[JKD]

Okay, I am 5'9" about 195lbs BF% I would say between 10 - 15%. I weightlift 5 days a week and do martial arts 3 x a week. I have good abs(for me not compared to some of you) - just some fat on the lower abs. So when I look in the mirror and flex my abs - I look good - nice even symmetry. When I look at my side profile - stomach flexed - I look good as well. But if I don't tighten my stomack I look like I have a major belly. So, I usually am flexing my abs so I don't show off the belly.

Who has good side profile when abs are flexed but when you let it out you look like you have a major belly?

 

[Lift Chief]

Just keep your stomach sucked in a little bit- don't let it hang out in its natural state. I've got pretty good abs and that's what i do to make them look better- also better for posture.

 

[JKD]

Thats what I do - but I think its just odd - its almost like my ab muscles are pushing out when not flexed so it makes me look like I do nothing but drink beer. If flexed I look fine? Its annoying.

 

[Nutzz]

i get a belly in the evening only because i get so bloated from eating all day. when i wake up my belly is flat.

 

[projection]

I hear ya, think a lot have the same problem.