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Why do Men Want Six Packs?

Why do men crave these six bumps on their stomach? Why are they willing to risk their lives for this look? We take a journey from Ancient Greece to Instagram to find out.

Why do men crave these six bumps on their stomach? Why are they willing to risk their lives for this look? We take a journey to ancient Greece to discover the origins of the chiselled abdominals, learn from online stars on how hard it is to achieve one, hear from a man who bought one from a surgeon and how Instagram and the recession are playing a part in the 鈥楽ix Pack鈥� story.

(Photo: Close up of a man's six pack. Credit: LDN Muscle/大象传媒)

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