I have abs, but I couldn't even pace Hocker for his easy runs. This isn't a bodybuilder competition, it's a fitness competition. Some will preform better at 15% body fat and some will preform better at 6% body fat. Some will totally breakdown if they try to get their body fat below 12%. Also keep in mind people of European ancestry and other colder climates will tend to store a bit more body fat, but if you are of this ancestry you will not get as lean naturally as someone of African ancestry.