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Doctor Explains Why It's Actually Not Healthy For Women To Have 6-Pack Abs

Having washboard abs is one of those far-reaching fitness goals that most people dream of, but a doctor explains why it's actually not great for women's hormones and overall health to have a six-pack.

By Gina Florio2 min read
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If you visit the health and fitness part of Instagram, you see a lot of perfectly sculpted fitness models who show off their washboard abs and share snippets of their workout routine. You can even click the link in their bio to get a hold of the ab exercises they do to maintain a six-pack. There has always been interest in achieving those flawless abs, and many women have altered their diet and lifestyle to try and sculpt themselves the perfect abdomen. But a doctor on TikTok wants everyone to understand why it's actually unhealthy for women to have six-pack abs.