Lately I see a lot of people saying that 10% bf is a chore to maintain and a senseless struggle unless you're a model or something by profession...so for the everyday guy, what should be the target bf% that is sustainable year round?
What bf% should you cut down to before you start bulking?
What bf % should you start cutting again?
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Thread: What is your target bf%?
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11-15-2017, 12:16 PM #1
What is your target bf%?
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11-15-2017, 12:37 PM #2OG Thread Killer
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There are no hard and fast rules to what you're asking, it's up to the individual and their personal goals.
For me I had the desire to reach 7% but got to 9 and haven't pushed beyond that. 10% is more feasible and I feel fat at 15%. I know a percentage or two might not seem like a big deal but the leaner you get every lb of fat lost makes a difference."Luck" is probability taken personally
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11-15-2017, 12:57 PM #3Overthinker
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I'm up around 40% now. But I have no desire to be below 15%.
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11-15-2017, 01:27 PM #4Registered User
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All personal preference but I would say 12-15%Originally Posted by Drajrod
I would say 20% and beyond.Originally Posted by Drajrod
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11-15-2017, 01:35 PM #5
Bf examples charts:
I'd like to be 18-20% on that chart but am probably somewhere between the two 21-26% pics. That's going by the chart visuals, not caliper or DEXA standard which would be higher bf.
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11-15-2017, 02:39 PM #6Body under construction
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12-15% is my target, Probably 25-30% as of right now from looking at the chart.
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11-16-2017, 07:24 AM #7Born Again Hard
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My goal is ~12% and stay there
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11-16-2017, 07:50 AM #8Registered User
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My target is 10%, I'm around 20% right now. Once I get to 10%, I pretend to lean bulk to 15% and then get back to 10%... repeat the process until I have a good amount of muscle.
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11-16-2017, 09:53 AM #9Registered User
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The problem with targeting 12% IMO is you get to it and then it's gone after a couple months. But if you can get to 10%, then after a couple months you're at 12% which is still good. That's why I'm aiming for 10%
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11-16-2017, 08:24 PM #10Always learning
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All the way down till i can get rid of my moobs, belly and love handles. Probably 10% or so.
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11-16-2017, 08:28 PM #11Future non-fatty
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Under 20% would be good, ultimate goal is under 15%
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