ShredXYour starting point
Your current body fat percentage from a scan, the calculator, or your own number.
Abs timeline · FreeHow long does it take to get abs?
How long does it take to get abs?
Your exact timeline.
Enter your body fat and see how many weeks until your abs show, with the date you can expect them.
- Instant result, no sign-up
- Ab outline or full six-pack
- Steady or faster pace
Goal
Pace
TIME TO VISIBLE ABS
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Get there week by week.ShredX scans your abs weekly and gives you guided ab workouts.
How the abs timeline is calculated
Abs show when body fat is low enough to reveal the ab outline. The timeline estimates how many weeks it takes to reach that level at a sustainable fat loss pace.
Your goal
Ab outline: about 13% for men, 21% for women. Six-pack: about 10% for men, 17% for women.
Your pace
Steady loses about 0.5% of body weight per week. Faster loses about 0.85% per week.
Body fat needed for visible abs
| Goal | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Ab outline | 12–14% | 20–22% |
| Six-pack | 9–11% | 16–18% |
| Shredded, stage-lean | 6–8% | 13–15% |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get abs?
It depends on your starting body fat. Most men see an ab outline around 13 percent body fat and a six-pack around 10 percent. Most women see ab definition around 21 percent and clear abs around 17 percent. At a steady fat loss pace, each body fat point takes about two to three weeks.
What body fat percentage do you need for abs?
For men, about 10 to 13 percent. For women, about 17 to 21 percent. People with thicker ab muscles can see them at a slightly higher body fat.
Can I get abs in 30 days?
If you are already within two or three body fat points of your goal, yes. From higher body fat, plan for several months of steady fat loss.
Do ab workouts make abs show faster?
Ab training builds thicker ab muscles, which show at a slightly higher body fat. Lowering body fat is what makes them visible. Do both.
How do I know my current body fat?
Use the ShredX body fat scanner with one photo, or the body fat calculator with a tape measure.
See your abs
show up.
Weekly ab scans and guided workouts in ShredX.