football body fat

[WR6]

is 18% bodyfat too much for a wide reciever and how much fat can i except to lose in 8 weeks.
im currently on vjb and wsfsb

[WarChant]

is 18% bodyfat too much for a wide reciever and how much fat can i except to lose in 8 weeks.
im currently on vjb and wsfsb

Im by no means an expert on this however I'll offer my opinion. While 18% bf sounds high for a WR, if you feel as though its not slowing you down then I don't think feel it matters. I'd just concentrate on your speed and route drills, wsfsb, and eating reasonably clean.


Edit- If however you feel like that extra weight is slowing you down, cut down your calories slowly (nothing drastic), and you'll drop a good amount of bf in the next 8 weeks.

[WR6]

Im by no means an expert on this however I'll offer my opinion. While 18% bf sounds high for a WR, if you feel as though its not slowing you down then I don't think feel it matters. I'd just concentrate on your speed and route drills, wsfsb, and eating reasonably clean.

it is slowing me down im wonder hom much of it i can lose in 8 weeks

[WarChant]

it is slowing me down im wonder hom much of it i can lose in 8 weeks

Its hard to say. I think 12-13% is a reasonable goal. However I'd talk to your coaches before setting your mind on a diet that could help you achieve this goal.

If you cut calories too drastically it will take a serious negative effect on your performance.

[DriveMyWhey]

not trying to hijack thread but while we're in it, whats a good body fat % and weight for a college freshman(d1.aa - d2) at 6'0-6'1?

[WarChant]

not trying to hijack thread but while we're in it, whats a good body fat % and weight for a college freshman(d1.aa - d2) at 6'0-6'1?

I'd really concentrate on growing, and not worry too much about bf. You should be eating allot, you burn allot of calories with lifting/running/drills/practice. If you feel like you're getting too chunky then cut back a little on your calories.

I'm not saying you should let yourself go and become a fatass, but as an athlete you also shouldn't be worrying about maintaining a six-pack or anything like that.

BF% does NOT equal strength, speed, or athletic performance.

[WR6]

Its hard to say. I think 12-13% is a reasonable goal. However I'd talk to your coaches before setting your mind on a diet that could help you achieve this goal.

If you cut calories too drastically it will take a serious negative effect on your performance.

do mean ill lose 12-13% or ill make to 12-13%
and the reason im freaking out is because i havent made the team yet the coaches do really know me so they wont care

[WarChant]

do mean ill lose 12-13% or ill make to 12-13%
and the reason im freaking out is because i havent made the team yet the coaches do really know me so they wont care

I meant making it 12-13%. Speaking with the coaches about your plan and inquiring their opinion/advice on the subject, would only show them your dedication and boost your chance of making the team.

Good luck, and keeping working hard.

[dolphinsfan270]

is 18% bodyfat too much for a wide reciever and how much fat can i except to lose in 8 weeks.
im currently on vjb and wsfsb

yea that is a ton. that is like a lineman. one 275 lb defensive end in the NFL had 7 percent body fat.

[joco1214]

I'm not saying you should let yourself go and become a fatass, but as an athlete you also shouldn't be worrying about maintaining a six-pack or anything like that.

BF% does NOT equal strength, speed, or athletic performance.

I concur.

[Fullback7]

18% is way too much for a WR. Something tells me you aren't 18% though, playing WR.

[WR6]

18% is way too much for a WR. Something tells me you aren't 18% though, playing WR.

im not on the team yet. im trying out

at 18%bf 6'0 174 where else can i play

[flatir94]

im not on the team yet. im trying out

at 18%bf 6'0 174 where else can i play

If your 6'0 174 i really dont think your 18% body fat...how did you test it

[WR6]

If your 6'0 174 i really dont think your 18% body fat...how did you test it

the digital scale

[Fullback7]

the digital scale

Dude, those things are highly off. I'm talking about anywhere from 5-12% (+/-)

[decafchicken]

18% bf is like no definition at all and really high for a wr...i would have someone use calipers on you to get your bf%