The Role of Genetics Genetics plays a significant role in determining your body’s ability to achieve a six-pack. However, if you follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly, you can achieve a set of abdominal muscles that’s fit and toned. It’s important to note that the number of rectus abdominis bands of connective tissue (fascia) you have is entirely predetermined by your genes. That’s why some people can only get a four-pack and others are born with eight or 12 intersections. Genetics Getting six-pack abs is something that many people strive for. While they can be achieved with proper diet and exercise, genetics play a big role in whether or not you’ll have a defined set of abdominal muscles. The number of ab muscles you have is completely based on your genetics, which determines the number of bands in your rectus abdominis muscle that form distinct sections or “packs” down…