flat stomach
Crunches' hoped result
A flat stomach is an abdomen without visible bulge or protrusion—the midsection lies relatively level rather than curving outward.
The term appears constantly in fitness and diet marketing as a body ideal: Ten exercises for a flat stomach.
What counts as "flat" varies by cultural standards and is largely unattainable for many body types regardless of fitness level.
- absDistance from zero
- tonedMuscularly firm and defined
- coreCentral essential portion
- core strengthTorso muscular capacity
- waistlineBody's horizontal midpoint
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- beauty standardsclear skin, flawless skin, smooth skin, long hair, full lips
- Body Slimmingliposuction, waist trainer, shapewear, tummy tuck, diet
- fitness goalsweight loss, muscle gain, toning, strength, endurance
- body imagebody image, body positivity, body acceptance, body shaming, body shame
- athleticismspeed, agility, strength, endurance, stamina