i have been bulking for quite a while now and have seen a fair weight gain, but i just measured my body fat percentage with a set of electronic scales and im 25.4% body fat at 87.2 kgs with just boxers on.
is this too much?
And what bodyfat percentage do you get up too before you cut some?
P.S any body that is viewing this thread can you post your bodyfat levels, even if estimated
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06-30-2008, 03:09 AM #1Registered User
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fat gains on bulk?
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06-30-2008, 04:20 AM #2Registered User
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you'll find alot of bodybuilders try to stay at around 15-18% just because fat takes some muscle off with it when it leaves.
to tell you the truth when your that high you can burn fat and build muscle at the same time, start adding some cardio, cut some junk food out or something, maybe stop eating carbs at night completely. it helps!ISSA CFT
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06-30-2008, 06:21 AM #3Banned
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Thats really good info man. reppppedOriginally Posted by bennutts929
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I'll rep ya back when I can (to many in the last 24)Originally Posted by joush
also anytime, here to help as much as I can if you have any other questions!ISSA CFT
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yea, well put try keeping your protein high, carbs moderate, and fat low. If you do as little as 15 minutes of high intensity cardio at the end of a workout you should be able to cut some fat. Also start taking in good sources of protein like chicken and tuna...don't just settle for whatever has a few grams in it.Originally Posted by bennutts929
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07-05-2008, 04:50 AM #6Is Juicy
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Electronic scales can be way off, especially if their a cheaper brand. Get a caliper test bro, as i know that there is NO WAY you are even close to 25% BF.
If you used the ones at college then they are WAAY off. Some of the leanest guys in sport science, who looked as if they hadn't had a feed in weeks were measuring at 19 - 22 %
Oh yeah, btw i go to college with you (strong stalker
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07-05-2008, 06:19 PM #7Registered User
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i think fat gain for bulking is required for maximum growth..as long as the outline of abs is visible,then that would be enough fat
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07-05-2008, 11:00 PM #8Registered User
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lol uh, freaked me out a bitOriginally Posted by Sarscen
Electronic scales can be way off, especially if their a cheaper brand. Get a caliper test bro, as i know that there is NO WAY you are even close to 25% BF.
If you used the ones at college then they are WAAY off. Some of the leanest guys in sport science, who looked as if they hadn't had a feed in weeks were measuring at 19 - 22 %
Oh yeah, btw i go to college with you (strong stalker ), you dont think im that fat?
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07-06-2008, 01:02 AM #9Registered User
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25% is pretty damn overweight, that would mean that you have 22kilos of fat which i highly doubt if you dont think you have a weight problem. I would suggest getting a caliper body fat test, and i would recommend 15-18% body fat for good weight gains.
As for your other question, im 12% body fat, and i still feel chubby.
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07-23-2008, 04:28 PM #10Registered User
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I personally wouldn't go over 12-13% BF throughout my season.
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