Wondering BF%?

[chris-warrick]

If you guys could give me your opinion as to what my bf is, i would greatly appreciate it. I am 188 lbs. I am trying to get down to 8% by end of November. Any thoughts?

[Agostage]

between 22-25% I'd say, but everyone holds it different. that may seem high to you but I've been 22% with a four pack. get yourself some calipers or get tested by a professional. don't be guessing if you're serious about fat loss.

[Ev1L]

I agree get tested professionally. If your not competing get it done like every 2-3 weeks to check your progress. Eyeballing it is not accurate at all.

After getting tested every once in a while you will be able to tell what your body responds best to.

My personal estimate for you though, 19-20%. Once you get down to 8 percent all the weight/water your holding around your waste will tighten up big time. It happened to me when I lost my weight down to 8%. Good Luck!!

[mseidl]

google for hyrdo static bodyfat "your city"

I've found that calipers are way off.

24 hour fitness said I was at 16%, and Elite body said I was 21.5%, but I ended up at 14% hydro statically tested, which is the most accurate way to tell.

[Ev1L]

Agreed, hydrostatic is the most accurate type. If they don't have any hydro's near you try looking for bod-pod testing. We use both of these in my exercise physiology labs at school. Both have about the same accuracy rate.

[Ivan25]

google for hyrdo static bodyfat "your city"

I've found that calipers are way off.

24 hour fitness said I was at 16%, and Elite body said I was 21.5%, but I ended up at 14% hydro statically tested, which is the most accurate way to tell.

Calipers are not way off.. Get someone qualified to test you.

[JasonWojo]

Over 20%