I know I am no where NEAR to be a 'good' body fat percentage but what would be considered a good percentage off season?
10%? 15%?
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04-11-2011, 12:33 PM #1
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04-11-2011, 12:39 PM #2
Don't worry about numbers. They don't check your % on stage anyways nor do they care what % you are in the offseason. The mirror is what you should be using to judge your fatness with. I function best at around 12-15%. Some can stay under 10% and make good gains. Figure out where you make the best gains and stay there in the offseason.
I don't believe in the stay lean in the offseason approach unless your a person who can stay lean without having to go out of your way to do it. If you're dieting during the offseason then you're holding yourself back. I think you should track your macronutrient intake, but you shouldn't be limiting yourself by avoiding social functions or certain foods.1708 total @220 Raw
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04-11-2011, 12:43 PM #3
I'm not saying that you should just get as big as possible, but if you're fighting to stay below a certain % or number, then you're preventing yourself from making gains.
1708 total @220 Raw
Improve my total every time I step on the platform.
Being a male is a matter of birth. However, being a "man" is a matter of choice.
Photo in Avi is not current, I'm way fatter now.
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04-11-2011, 01:03 PM #4
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04-11-2011, 01:34 PM #6
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04-11-2011, 01:49 PM #7
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I really think it depends on your body. Like N01SYtZ said, some people can make gains while staying leaner. Others might have to put some fat on. If the latter is the case, usually a cyclical approach of 6-8 week bulking with short mini-cuts in between can be a good approach.
In either case, the best approach would be to experiment with your own body to figure out what works for you.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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04-11-2011, 01:53 PM #8
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04-11-2011, 03:45 PM #11
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thats the method I started to follow in january. I let my bf get upto 14% or so, and totally lost my abs..didnt like that all too much...then i changed some diet things up, and got back down to 8-9% within 6-8wks. so, i try to keep my abs pretty much there as you mentioned....and slowing increase cals here n there.
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04-11-2011, 04:06 PM #12
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You have to also remember that everyone holds fat differently. I have gotten up to 224lbs and still had somewhat visible abs. I dont typically hold fat in my midsection as much as legs/glutes.
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