What is my BF%?

[HockeyPlayer91]

So I just tried measuring my BF% with a caliper and I got slightly different numbers every time I did a reading so maybe I'm not using it properly or something...

The readings I got were: 8, 8.5, 11, 11.5, 9.5, and 13.5

If you average those numbers it comes out to 10.3% BF which seems a little low, I feel like I should look more ripped if I was around 10%

If anyone is good at estimating BF% from looking at pics then I'd appreciate if you could tell me where I'm at. I'm 5'9" and 180.5 lbs

I'm prob. going to spend the next 2-3 months cutting because I hate having that extra fat around my stomach and I feel like I'd look a lot better without it, then after I get my BF% lower I was going to clean bulk and focus on putting on some size. Your thoughts?

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[NickD25]

definitely not 10% if i was to make a guess i would say closer to 15% since i can't see much in the way of any ab definition.

[mickdoo]

about 15%, strip off like 10lbs fat and you should b ripped, thats not that hard, good luck

[msm00b]

I'd guess 14-15%

[Birddog6424]

I also think 15% is probably more realistic.

For caliper testing you really need to have good calipers and experience to have a shot at being accurate.

I use these;

http://www.quickmedical.com/calipers..._skinfold.html

But more importantly, I am really consistent with my measurements. I was fortunate some time ago in that I lived next to a university where I had a handful of hydrostatic tests (underwater test with 1% margin of error) and was able to match it up to my caliper tests.

Without good calipers and consistency, you are all over the board.

[cyco85]

I'd guess 14-15%

^^^ Agree. Great work OP, keep it up.

Also, on the point in the other thread msm00b, he's 5'9 and 180.5 pounds. By your own estimate: 180.5 * 0.85 = 153 lbs LBM and he's not "jacked".

[wiltsboy]

calipers not any good 16/17% im afraid