What is My Body Fat Percentage? - Post Your Estimate Request Pictures Here - Vol III

[QUOTE=LazerTag;1583496711]If you could tell me the cues you used to estimate, that would help. I can’t tell the difference between the 15% and 20% guys from the body fat visualization. Thanks in advance!

BTW I’m 6’3” and 202 lbs[/QUOTE]

That straighter angle does you more justice:-)

Based on those pics you are in around 18%BF. Your back is slightly leaner than your front from what I can see.

I look at muscle definition, vascularity, muscle size (LBM), bigger deposits and apperarence of skin to determine how thin it is. 15%BF most likely includes arm vascularity, good general muscle definition and a good outline for the abs with the top 2 quite clearly visible, unless fat distribution is uneven or too much loose skin is present (same for any area). At 20% most of the above traits are hidden.

[QUOTE=andy0w;1583490531]202cm, 114kg

Pics in bodyspace[/QUOTE]

Around 35%BF

[QUOTE=faithbrah;1583503281]is it normal to not see a big difference going from about 21% to 17%? source: bulked for 6 months and put on some mass, cut for 3 months and only looked smaller with little to no definition

does it get better when i go from 18% to 14% or something?[/QUOTE]

Yeah it's quite normal actually, there is a significant portion of visceral fat (around internal organs) lost aswell. Losing that specific fat only makes one look smaller.

From somewhere around 16%BF and downwards, changes become more evident (definition), even more so the lower in BF% you go.

[QUOTE=muskiesfan;1583511551]5’10 183, trying to decide if I’m lean enough to hop onto maintenance or keep cutting

[url]https://imgur.com/a/ekUBB4v[/url][/QUOTE]

14%BF and definetly lean enough for maintenance. Still a preference call, as personal reasons always outweigh bf% numbers.

[QUOTE=weaver1997;1583511791][IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/wwhs39.jpg[/IMG]

Height: 5'9
Weight: 197[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE=Tucane;1583513431]That straighter angle does you more justice:-)

Based on those pics you are in around 18%BF. Your back is slightly leaner than your front from what I can see.

I look at muscle definition, vascularity, muscle size (LBM), bigger deposits and apperarence of skin to determine how thin it is. 15%BF most likely includes arm vascularity, good general muscle definition and a good outline for the abs with the top 2 quite clearly visible, unless fat distribution is uneven or too much loose skin is present (same for any area). At 20% most of the above traits are hidden.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Hopefully you are not just telling me what I want to hear.

18% is slightly higher than what all the instruments say, but is much close then 21%. But, I’m probably aggressively calculating those results. Now I know how much to adjust for.

[QUOTE=Tucane;1583514691]Site can't be reached..?[/QUOTE]

[url]https://imgur.com/a/FP0soSp[/url]

See attached. 6'2" at 215 in the pic

[QUOTE=LazerTag;1583516511]Thanks! Hopefully you are not just telling me what I want to hear.

18% is slightly higher than what all the instruments say, but is much close then 21%. But, I’m probably aggressively calculating those results. Now I know how much to adjust for.[/QUOTE]

Nope, angles do a lot... and your back brings down the overall bf% a notch. There is a good reason we want straight front/back pics in this thread:-)

[QUOTE=weaver1997;1583516551][url]https://imgur.com/a/FP0soSp[/url][/QUOTE]

Around 28%BF.

[QUOTE=TBO1313;1583517011]See attached. 6'2" at 215 in the pic[/QUOTE]

Somewhat blurry pic, so a bit hard to see details.

In between 16-17%BF.

6'0 182

Was hoping to have bf% guessed on the beginning of my diet and then my current bf%, both are on my bodyspace

Hello all,

I'd love a body fat estimate - it's my avatar and the photo is also the only photo in my BodySpace gallery/progress panel.

I am flexing in the picture. It isn't taken after a period of dieting or water flushing or anything, just at lunch time.

I've just come to the BB world and would like to start bulking once I'm lean enough. I'm looking to reach around 10% before I do my first bulk.

Thanks very much!

[QUOTE=NorCalAnt;1583545811]6'0 182

Was hoping to have bf% guessed on the beginning of my diet and then my current bf%, both are on my bodyspace[/QUOTE]

From ~28%BF to ~21%BF.

[QUOTE=UbUx;1583547481]Hello all,

I'd love a body fat estimate - it's my avatar and the photo is also the only photo in my BodySpace gallery/progress panel.

I am flexing in the picture. It isn't taken after a period of dieting or water flushing or anything, just at lunch time.

I've just come to the BB world and would like to start bulking once I'm lean enough. I'm looking to reach around 10% before I do my first bulk.

Thanks very much![/QUOTE]

Well, you are already quite close. Looks like 12%BF, maybe slightly less.

Red face ¡Help! I'm skinnyfat :'(
Hello, I have two years in the gym and I have not been able to transform my body because of the bad choices I have made, I just wanted your help in determining what suits me, whether to lose fat or increase clean weight.
Bench: 135 lbs x5
Squat: 220 lbs x5
DL: 250 lbs x5
5 11, 160 lbs, 32" waist, 23 years old
I have three months cutting and two weeks in psmf. Thanks alots, guys.

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5ft 6 145lbs. Started at 120lbs almost 2 years ago. My progress is embarrassing.
For the last 5 months my weight hasn’t changed because I can’t figure out what I should be doing. I feel like my bf is too high to continue bulking but I don’t have a lot of muscle either.
Started an aggressive minicut this week. What’s my current bf and when should I continue bulking?

[QUOTE=Avanos;1583553851]Red face ¡Help! I'm skinnyfat :'(
Hello, I have two years in the gym and I have not been able to transform my body because of the bad choices I have made, I just wanted your help in determining what suits me, whether to lose fat or increase clean weight.
Bench: 135 lbs x5
Squat: 220 lbs x5
DL: 250 lbs x5
5 11, 160 lbs, 32" waist, 23 years old
I have three months cutting and two weeks in psmf. Thanks alots, guys.

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About 24%BF

What you refer to as 'skinny fat', is what most new lifters are... simply not trained enough.

Focusing on losing weight while trying to progress in lifts is the way to go. Keep protein slightly higher than recommended regardless of diet and try to keep up your activity level on a daily basis by doing various physical stuff when not lifting.

[QUOTE=Minimumz;1583555241]imgur(dot)com/a/4BUvtys
5ft 6 145lbs. Started at 120lbs almost 2 years ago. My progress is embarrassing.
For the last 5 months my weight hasn’t changed because I can’t figure out what I should be doing. I feel like my bf is too high to continue bulking but I don’t have a lot of muscle either.
Started an aggressive minicut this week. What’s my current bf and when should I continue bulking?[/QUOTE]

You're around 15%BF. Now it's mostly a preference call, but I think you should focus on progress in lifts. Aim for above maintenance calories, but add more activity overall to make up for the difference. This way you should improve in bodycomposition in a more profitable way. As always, lift like your life depended on it.

[QUOTE=Tucane;1583555381]About 24%BF

What you refer to as 'skinny fat', is what most new lifters are... simply not trained enough.

Focusing on losing weight while trying to progress in lifts is the way to go. Keep protein slightly higher than recommended regardless of diet and try to keep up your activity level on a daily basis by doing various physical stuff when not lifting.[/QUOTE]

24% bf
Thanks alots, i stop psmf and run a normal cut with psmf days.
My routine now is:

1 Upper
Bench press 3 - 4x 5
Pendlay row 3 - 4x 6
Over head press 3x7
Pull/chin ups 3x6-8
Tríceps ext 2x12
Incline bicep curl 2x15

2 Lower
Leg press 45° 4x6-8
DL Romanian 4x6-8
Launges 3x20
Leg Curl 3x6-8
Calf Raises 5x6-8

3 Push
Db Shoulder press 3x6-8
Dumbell press 3x6-8
Dips 3x8-12
Flys 3x12-15

4 Pull
Cable row 3x6-8
Pull/chin ups 3x6-8
HyperE 3x15
Face Pull 2x12-15

5 Lower Body
Pull throught 3x6-8
Leg press 45° 3x10-12
Leg Extension 3x8-12
Leg Curl 3x8-12
Calf Raises leg 5x12-15

Protein 2xkg
Fat 1xkg
Carbs rest calories
And -500 cals for déficit, but, i now run a psmf days, and up calories in other days

[QUOTE=Avanos;1583557631]24% bf
Thanks alots, i stop psmf and run a normal cut with psmf days.
My routine now is:

1 Upper
Bench press 3 - 4x 5
Pendlay row 3 - 4x 6
Over head press 3x7
Pull/chin ups 3x6-8
Tríceps ext 2x12
Incline bicep curl 2x15

2 Lower
Leg press 45° 4x6-8
DL Romanian 4x6-8
Launges 3x20
Leg Curl 3x6-8
Calf Raises 5x6-8

3 Push
Db Shoulder press 3x6-8
Dumbell press 3x6-8
Dips 3x8-12
Flys 3x12-15

4 Pull
Cable row 3x6-8
Pull/chin ups 3x6-8
HyperE 3x15
Face Pull 2x12-15

5 Lower Body
Pull throught 3x6-8
Leg press 45° 3x10-12
Leg Extension 3x8-12
Leg Curl 3x8-12
Calf Raises leg 5x12-15

Protein 2xkg
Fat 1xkg
Carbs rest calories
And -500 cals for déficit, but, i now run a psmf days, and up calories in other days[/QUOTE]

Looks good!

Female - 5'8 and 138 lbs, I've been mostly watching my diet for the past 9 months and have lost around 20 lbs (I was around 159lbs). For the past month, I have been going to the gym 3 days a week, lifting heavy to failure and on a Calorie deficit (1,300-1600/day for 1 month). I'm really trying to tone my body and maybe get to 15% body fat and gain muscle as well? I just can't seem to tone my thighs, any advice would be SO appreciated!


Thank you!

You are already at lean figures, in around 19%BF.

It will be harder to gain at a deficit, even if you are new to lifting. You will likely progress better with your bodycomposition at higher calories AND more activity.

Do you have any specific reason to reach 15%BF, like a photoshoot or competition? The reason I'm asking is because there is a risk for hormonal issues in women at that level, so putting yourself at risk needs a really good reason.

[QUOTE=Tucane;1583601821]You are already at lean figures, in around 19%BF.

It will be harder to gain at a deficit, even if you are new to lifting. You will likely progress better with your bodycomposition at higher calories AND more activity.

Do you have any specific reason to reach 15%BF, like a photoshoot or competition? The reason I'm asking is because there is a risk for hormonal issues in women at that level, so putting yourself at risk needs a really good reason.[/QUOTE]

Thank you so much for the input!!! The reason I was on a deficit is because I was trying to lose fat and was afraid of gaining it back if I started to bulk. I will increase calories a little to make it easier to gain some muscle. I'm really new to this, so please excuse my ignorance. I am definitely not looking to compete or do a photoshoot, just would like to be toned and gain a little bit of muscle.

I figured that losing more bodyfat would decrease the fat bulge/cellulite that I have going on under my glutes? Or at least, that is how I thought it worked?

[QUOTE=Ayamos1;1583602421]Thank you so much for the input!!! The reason I was on a deficit is because I was trying to lose fat and was afraid of gaining it back if I started to bulk. I will increase calories a little to make it easier to gain some muscle. I'm really new to this, so please excuse my ignorance. I am definitely not looking to compete or do a photoshoot, just would like to be toned and gain a little bit of muscle.

I figured that losing more bodyfat would decrease the fat bulge/cellulite that I have going on under my glutes? Or at least, that is how I thought it worked?[/QUOTE]

It's cool, we are all new at some point. It does work that way, but you will get better results in that area if you build more muscle there first, same for the rest of your body. With the added muscle you won't have to cut that far next time to get the look you desire.

Don't bulk yet. Lift at just slightly above maintenance calories and add cardio a few times per week to balance it out. Your weight will stabilize and you'll improve on your physique.

[QUOTE=Tucane;1583558841]Looks good![/QUOTE] Hello, and another question. Isn't there anything wrong with the fact that I'm too thin, because of my height, and still have to keep losing a lot of weight?
because if I have 20/24% body fat, that means I would have to lose 20 kilos more to reach 10% or something like that. What do you think?

Hey,
5 foot 6,
152lbs
37 years old.
Down about 14lbs in last 6 months.

Please let me know your thoughts on my BF% please!!
Also I think I need to lose body fat then bulk, do let me know if I am wrong.

[QUOTE=inorb;1583614051]Male 36 years old, 5 ft 11, 168 lbs. Down 20 lbs in the last 4 months. Finally below 32 inch waist measurement (narrowest part of waist). Where am I body fat percentage wise? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Around 22%BF

[QUOTE=d4rmsc;1583643341]Hey,
5 foot 6,
152lbs
37 years old.
Down about 14lbs in last 6 months.

Please let me know your thoughts on my BF% please!!
Also I think I need to lose body fat then bulk, do let me know if I am wrong.[/QUOTE]

About 20%BF.

Yeah I'd say cut first, keep it slow-paced in terms of weightloss (500 deficit/~1lbs/week)... but try to keep a high activity level overall to reap more benefits in terms of body composition. Lift to progress as always.

[QUOTE=Avanos;1583639571]Hello, and another question. Isn't there anything wrong with the fact that I'm too thin, because of my height, and still have to keep losing a lot of weight?
because if I have 20/24% body fat, that means I would have to lose 20 kilos more to reach 10% or something like that. What do you think?[/QUOTE]

Well, you shouldn't try to reach 10%BF this cut... stop at 15%BF or so, then lift at slightly above maintenance with a higher activity level.

I wouldn't say there is anything wrong... we humans are differently built and trained, so that's just how it is. Also, some people can't drop low in weight without ill effects, others can without any issues. Not talking bf% now, but bodyweight.