Men’s obsession with six-pack abs started long before Rambo and Terminator
It may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but a part of this obsession stems from a renewed European interest in ancient Greece. A still from Tarzan.
The cultural obsession with six-pack abdominals shows no signs of abating. And if research into male body image is to be believed, it will likely only grow, thanks to social media.
Today, there is an entire industry centred on obtaining – and maintaining – chiselled abs. They are the subject of books and social media posts, while every action movie star seems to sport them. Pressure is also mounting on women to sport six-pack abs as body ideals for athletic women have evolved.