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This muscle becomes visible when two primary factors are in place: it&#8217;s well-developed through exercise, and there&#8217;s a low enough body fat percentage allowing it to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop working out, several things might happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Muscle Atrophy<\/strong>: When you&#8217;re not regularly stressing a muscle through exercise, it can begin to atrophy or decrease in size. This doesn&#8217;t mean your rectus abdominis will disappear entirely, but it may become less defined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body Fat Increase<\/strong>: If you stop exercising and don&#8217;t adjust your caloric intake, it&#8217;s possible to gain body fat. An increase in body fat can cover the muscles and make them less visible, even if they&#8217;re still there underneath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metabolic Changes<\/strong>: Regular exercise boosts your metabolism, which helps burn calories even when you&#8217;re not working out. 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