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

Hight: 198cm ( 6'6)
Wight: ~95kg (209lb)
Pics: Flex, no pump, lighting(Good/bad): No idea

Hello, After being under too much stress I hit the wall a year ago. The effect on me was that I lost my energy for literally everything, even eating (I know that creates a vicious cycle). During this period i lost ~25kg (55lb) in wight and ~35-50% of my strength depending on the lift.

Now I'm trying to get back on my feet, bit by bit. My psychiatrist urges me to get back to the gym, and I have been the past two weeks. I'm still eating too "little", 2200 kcal/day, but I'm still gaining weight a rate of 1 kg/week (linear regression of daily measurement over the last two weeks). I'm worried that If i start eating "normal amounts" I will gain tons of fat. Getting an estimate of my BF% will help me monitor what kind of wight i put on, over time.

I borrowed a friend's Bio-Impedance scale a few days back, and I got the result: 24.7% BF. I'm having difficulties believing that number for two reasons,
1. Even if the scale had strong technical consistency, i figured it had bad predictive power. I chugged 0.5 l of water, did a measurement, and then did the same thing again. Each time my measured BF% increased significantly.
2. My own BF% "guesstimate" is ~20% (This is a bad reason to not believe the measurement, but your estimate would be a good reason)

I have good reasons to believe your estimate, so I would be very thankful if i get one.

If you want to give advice on "what to do" in terms of training and diet, I'll happily take it, otherwise I'll try to find the appropriate forum section for this topic.

Thank you very much for your help

[QUOTE=niker99;1579089631]Any idea what my Bodyfat percentage is right now? i always get stuck at this point and got a hard time losing fat under my belly and legs. dont want to cut all summer as i am 3 months into this cut already. Anyone have any idea and Tips on what to do to keep progressing? just want those summer abs you know![/QUOTE]

Around 14%. I am afraid its nothing special except lowering calories and aiming lose about 1lb a week as once you get leaner the fat takes longer to go. Adding cardio can help but calories in vs calories out are all you can do. If your weight loss has stalled longer then 2 weeks drop calories by 200 and see if progress is made if not drop again. You can see your top abs so you will probably have to drop to 10-11% to see most of them all you can do is carry on.

[QUOTE=IwillImprove;1579093981]Hight: 198cm ( 6'6)
Wight: ~95kg (209lb)
Pics: Flex, no pump, lighting(Good/bad): No idea.

I borrowed a friend's Bio-Impedance scale a few days back, and I got the result: 24.7% BF. I'm having difficulties believing that number for two reasons,
1. Even if the scale had strong technical consistency, i figured it had bad predictive power. I chugged 0.5 l of water, did a measurement, and then did the same thing again. Each time my measured BF% increased significantly.
2. My own BF% "guesstimate" is ~20% (This is a bad reason to not believe the measurement, but your estimate would be a good reason)

I have good reasons to believe your estimate, so I would be very thankful if i get one.

If you want to give advice on "what to do" in terms of training and diet, I'll happily take it, otherwise I'll try to find the appropriate forum section for this topic.

Thank you very much for your help[/QUOTE]

Yeah those scales are crap. You are around 18% you don't have ribs visible at nearly 25%.

As for what you should do I would advise either a recomp or lean bulk as you would benefit from gaining muscle more then losing weight and being so tall (anyway taller then me is tall in my eyes and I am 6ft 2) you have to add much more weight then someone smaller.

As for training and nutrition here is a little bit of help however look around the forums will help just avoid the misc section they are mainly full of the mentally unstable and people who believe fairy dust makes muscle.

Pick one of these workouts that suit your individual lifestyle, remember that the link between strength and size is generally that the stronger you are the bigger you are.

[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=175493881[/url]

That said some people respond better to different rep range and workout methods however increasing in strength with the right nutrition will cause size increase in most if not all beginners and are the foundations of all training programs. All these programs will work whether you are cutting or bulking, calories control whether you are losing weight or gaining it.

Training programs:-

[b]Starting Strength[/b]
[url]https://startingstrength.com/get-started/programs[/url] – Very well-known program which is simple to understand and easy to execute, a barbell is required and progression is quick. A highly recommended starting point for all beginners and is still effective for intermediates and advanced alike depending on their needs.

[b]StrongLifts[/b]
[url]https://stronglifts.com/5x5/[/url] – Another solid starting point for all beginner weight trainers, doesn't generally have the renowned backing off Starting Strength however personally I find a real solid program to start off with (I personally used this program in the beginning and still do from time to time). Progression is quick and the exercises are the key lifts, as well as this very easy to add supplementary exercises once you progress.

[b]Jim Welder 5/3/1[/b]
[url]https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/531-how-to-build-pure-strength[/url] – One of the best programs around for strength gains and can easily be adapted and added to in order increase muscular size. His programs are fantastic and in-depth with a vast amount of information available online and especially in his books (I highly recommended buying them if possible).
For beginners it is best to start with this program of 5/3/1:-
[url]https://jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/101065094-5-3-1-for-a-beginner[/url]

[b]Fierce 5[/b]
[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=162916931&page=1[/url] – One of most solid programs designed on this forum and is basically the complete package this has programs that start off with beginners all the way to advanced. I personally have found this to be both enjoyable yet challenging and have added solid amount of muscle doing it.

[b]AllPro[/b]
[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=169172473[/url] – A simple but effective method to build solid muscle, does lack some of the elements of strength, however with the basics comes the ability to add strength elements. That said very good at building muscle mass. I have not personally used this one but has a very strong follow here and comes very highly recommended.

Training is only one part you must have good nutrition as well I advise you to read this section for more information:-

[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173439001[/url]

After all that remember the best training program is the one you stick to. Muscle development takes time and no training program will cause instant results and require dedication. Therefore stick with the program and only change when you truly feel you have got all you can out of the program.

weight:195
height:6'1
my abs i never really directly target them is it my bodyfat level or do i need to train them? my waist is 31 inches its pretty small.

[QUOTE=fakeblood;1579163961]weight:195
height:6'1
my abs i never really directly target them is it my bodyfat level or do i need to train them? my waist is 31 inches its pretty small.[/QUOTE]

Both really however they will show if you go lower in bf%. You are around 13% and based on your previous image you can see a massive different by losing 10lbs

[img]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9061951&d=1550288573[/img] - 205lb

[img]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9098201&d=1556665407[/img] - 195lb

Abs are one of the most annoying things some people have them at higher percentage some don't it depends on many factors. This is only my opinion but generally I believe get two types of abs mainly on men blocky, thick abs and flatter, defined washboard abs (well visual abs anyway instead of skinny small and pointless abs).

Now I can see my abs at around 12% without flexing but I have a blocker waist (where my stomach sticks out more even when lean) I assume its one because of genetics and second I generally only do lower rep based lifting never been one for high reps (I stick below 8 reps for most things mainly). Now for you without knowing your training and just my opinion you will have washboard abs so you will have a slimmer waist and probably more bodybuilding based aesthetically pleasing abs, only downside you will need to lower bf% to see them.

You look great and as I am inch taller and you have about 10-12lbs muscle on me it is just a case of either lower body fat to around 10-11% as you can see just about see 4 abs already in your pic or bulking your abs by doing direct weighted abs/ heavy compound strength based workouts (however this mostly will be done in a bulk phase, doing it in a cut may aid muscle tightness therefore definition). Both will work depends on your own image you wish to achieve.

Also remember it is genetics how your abs will appear even Arnold only had a strong visible 4 pack and he IMHO has the greatest body in history.

Hi. Posting again after 2 weeks. I know it is not too much time but i have dropped 3 lbs or 1.4 kg since and today is officially the last day of my cut.
I have posted 2 more pictures front and back with date in body space so these 2 new pictures are for estimate not previous 4.
I was hoping if it is not too much to ask to get a final estimate before i move to maintenance and then bulk based on the 2 pictures.
specially @hardyboysare if you can take a look and estimate. your last estimate put me at 12-13%. I am hoping to have dropped a percent or two . I feel like i have but need reality check from your side

Weight: 130
Height: 5'5

[QUOTE=Steffen70;1579195691]Weight: 130
Height: 5'5[/QUOTE]


I'd put you lower than 14%, closer to 12%BF.

[QUOTE=ofgrammatology;1579186171]Hi. Posting again after 2 weeks. I know it is not too much time but i have dropped 3 lbs or 1.4 kg since and today is officially the last day of my cut.
I have posted 2 more pictures front and back with date in body space so these 2 new pictures are for estimate not previous 4.
I was hoping if it is not too much to ask to get a final estimate before i move to maintenance and then bulk based on the 2 pictures.
specially @hardyboysare if you can take a look and estimate. your last estimate put me at 12-13%. I am hoping to have dropped a percent or two . I feel like i have but need reality check from your side[/QUOTE]

I would say you have dropped a bit.

[img]https://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/progress-photo/15048454/ec56f1dc623f4321ae3a7a2b89c7a80e-610xh.jpg[/img] -before

[img]https://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/progress-photo/15048454/e339a09c6e8943ab92340fd1a2aad34d-610xh.jpg[/img] - current

As you can see a deep groin V is present and deeper defines in the bicep. Also your sartorius muscle is starting to become noticeable on your right leg. I would say a solid 11% it does seem though that you retain your fat on your abs so bigger abs will be needed to make them more noticeable at this level of leanness so bulking is a sound choice.

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1579157551]Yeah those scales are crap. You are around 18% you don't have ribs visible at nearly 25%.

As for what you should do I would advise either a recomp or lean bulk as you would benefit from gaining muscle more then losing weight and being so tall (anyway taller then me is tall in my eyes and I am 6ft 2) you have to add much more weight then someone smaller.

As for training and nutrition here is a little bit of help however look around the forums will help just avoid the misc section they are mainly full of the mentally unstable and people who believe fairy dust makes muscle.

Pick one of these workouts that suit your individual lifestyle, remember that the link between strength and size is generally that the stronger you are the bigger you are.

That said some people respond better to different rep range and workout methods however increasing in strength with the right nutrition will cause size increase in most if not all beginners and are the foundations of all training programs. All these programs will work whether you are cutting or bulking, calories control whether you are losing weight or gaining it.[/QUOTE]


Thank you very much for your estimate. I was worried I was delusional after that questionable 25%BF measurement from the BioImp scale.

also,
thank you for your guidance and taking the time too write a thorough response. And I will listen to your advice and have a small caloric surplus. I did strong lifts a few years back and It's basically what I've been doing the past two weeks. The only difference is addition of some accessory lifts for those lifts I plateaued first when I did it in the past (bench and overhead press). I guess I will do strong lifts then!

Thanks again.

Thanks a lot. I could continue if I wanted as I don't have issues managing deficit but my face has shrunk and in clothes I just look sickly and weak so diet ends today. Hopefully next time when I post pictures after bulk or after a bulk cut cycle physique would be better.
Thank you once again

[QUOTE=ofgrammatology;1579255451]Thanks a lot. I could continue if I wanted as I don't have issues managing deficit but my face has shrunk and in clothes I just look sickly and weak so diet ends today. Hopefully next time when I post pictures after bulk or after a bulk cut cycle physique would be better.
Thank you once again[/QUOTE]

Honestly your physique looks good but always aim for the stars. Being lean allows you to lean bulk for much longer and I can imagine you are looking forward to building more lean muscle then just cutting fat. At a point its best to switch up and build lean muscle and your currently level of leanness 100% suggests building more so enjoy getting stronger and build up more.

[QUOTE=IwillImprove;1579223471]Thank you very much for your estimate. I was worried I was delusional after that questionable 25%BF measurement from the BioImp scale.

also,
thank you for your guidance and taking the time too write a thorough response. And I will listen to your advice and have a small caloric surplus. I did strong lifts a few years back and It's basically what I've been doing the past two weeks. The only difference is addition of some accessory lifts for those lifts I plateaued first when I did it in the past (bench and overhead press). I guess I will do strong lifts then!

Thanks again.[/QUOTE]

Yep I would agree. I enjoyed StrongLifts and is a very good program to get back into lift as the linear progression is fast and strength results are obvious. I personally did his program for around 6 months before adding bits to it and still use most of the idea 5x5 for most of my major compound lifts. As for extra accessory lifts that is generally a good idea and Mehdi offers some advise on his web page.

[url]https://stronglifts.com/5x5/#Assistance_Work[/url]

Any guesses? 5ft9 currently at 176lb, been at it since October last year and down from 242lb, The scales I have estimated it at 22% but not too sure that's all that accurate as if I have slightly damp feet that can vary massivly.

[QUOTE=Suther2;1579268211]22 - 24%.

Anyone care to help a brother out?
htt ps://imgur com/a/JVtIkqk (can't post actual links, sorry)

404 no muscle mass, so little to no definition. 12 - 14%, I'm guessing?[/QUOTE]

thanks :) and yeah I would give it a guess at about what you said there or there abouts :)

[QUOTE=Tucane;1579216801]I'd put you lower than 14%, closer to 12%BF.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for your BF estimate.

I started Working out last November, my goal was a good-looking strong figure for Summer. I started with a clean bulk and begun cutting 3 weeks ago. I've lost about 4 pounds of BF. Now to my Questions: Should I stick to my initial goal and shred more BF? Do I have enough muscle mass to look good with sub 10%? Or should I continue bulking to grow bigger and call it a day with the clean aesthetic beach body and go bear mode? I'm just 5'5 tall and sick of being just the short, skinny guy.

hi,whats my bf%?

28 years old, 1m83 (6feet), 83kg
[url]https://imgur.com/a/pPGidUp[/url]

should I cut now?

Can anyone give me an idea of body fat %?

I’m 5ft7, I cut down to 73kg in 2014, been bulking and cutting since then, this years bulk I got to 94kg, highest weight I’ve ever been, been cutting now for 12 weeks, currently sitting at 82.6kg:

[URL=http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/sbcarrepairs/media/Porsche/B6E505D4-CF9B-4E98-AC3D-C13265F32FCB_zpskwuo1qxi.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w519/sbcarrepairs/Porsche/B6E505D4-CF9B-4E98-AC3D-C13265F32FCB_zpskwuo1qxi.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Another pic from around 2 weeks ago at around 84kg

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Anyone ?

[QUOTE=pepsicola123;1579284041]hi,whats my bf%?

28 years old, 1m83 (6feet), 83kg
[url]https://imgur.com/a/pPGidUp[/url]

should I cut now?[/QUOTE]

17-18%. Down to you really you aren't fat so you could bulk longer and still look fine if you gain weight slowly depends on your goals, if you do cut then aiming for around 12% would be the lowest I would go. But really the choice is yours.

[QUOTE=Seannnn;1579290351]Can anyone give me an idea of body fat %?

I’m 5ft7, I cut down to 73kg in 2014, been bulking and cutting since then, this years bulk I got to 94kg, highest weight I’ve ever been, been cutting now for 12 weeks, currently sitting at 82.6kg:

[URL=http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/sbcarrepairs/media/Porsche/B6E505D4-CF9B-4E98-AC3D-C13265F32FCB_zpskwuo1qxi.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w519/sbcarrepairs/Porsche/B6E505D4-CF9B-4E98-AC3D-C13265F32FCB_zpskwuo1qxi.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/QUOTE]

Would need some full shot pics for better analysis as the first pic looks like you have your arms up which changes the view of your mid section. At a guess though around 18%

[QUOTE=Steffen70;1579280371]Thank you for your BF estimate.

I started Working out last November, my goal was a good-looking strong figure for Summer. I started with a clean bulk and begun cutting 3 weeks ago. I've lost about 4 pounds of BF. Now to my Questions: Should I stick to my initial goal and shred more BF? Do I have enough muscle mass to look good with sub 10%? Or should I continue bulking to grow bigger and call it a day with the clean aesthetic beach body and go bear mode? I'm just 5'5 tall and sick of being just the short, skinny guy.[/QUOTE]

I'd say that 10%BF is the absolute minimum for you, meaning that is the point of diminishing returns. It really depends on if it's more important to look ripped at the beach or if you prefer to start gaining for the future now.

You could cut to 10%, maintain your weight with added volume/intensity in lifting through the summer, I assume you'll eat more that time anyway, then a small surplus when beach season ends.

Hey guys

I am about 75.5 kgs morning weight, or 166 lbs.
I am 183 cm or 6 feet.

All calculators say that I am about 16-18%.

Hi all,
I've been cutting for roughly 6 months and managed to go from 202.8lb down to 130lb. I didn't have much muscle mass to begin with so I went overboard with a daily 1000kcal deficit while managing my macros. I'm considering switching to bulking at this point, but would like an estimate of my body fat %, the gym scale states I'm at 7% but I very much doubt it. It's difficult to gauge visually since I still have some amount of loose skin. I believe I can theoretically continue cutting, but I'm definitely starting to feel the effects of being underweight, I feel weak and lethargic most of the time and feel faint when I get up too fast.

Age: 33
Height: 180cm / 5ft11
Weight: 59kg / 130lb

Well I am the new Guy here :P, please be kind because this is my first post, I'm 5.5 and 163lb and i have a question is this percentage good to maintain to start gaining some muscle or should i lower my fat % more
Thank you all for your kind responses. btw i'm 47 yo

[QUOTE=holachilango;1579323481]Well I am the new Guy here :P, please be kind because this is my first post, I'm 5.5 and 163lb and i have a question is this percentage good to maintain to start gaining some muscle or should i lower my fat % more
Thank you all for your kind responses. btw i'm 47 yo[/QUOTE] Total guess and I am far from expert but maybe around the 15% mark, sure someone else can chime in thats better but thats my guess :)

[QUOTE=JSantos1985;1579316991]Hi all,
I've been cutting for roughly 6 months and managed to go from 202.8lb down to 130lb. I didn't have much muscle mass to begin with so I went overboard with a daily 1000kcal deficit while managing my macros. I'm considering switching to bulking at this point, but would like an estimate of my body fat %, the gym scale states I'm at 7% but I very much doubt it. It's difficult to gauge visually since I still have some amount of loose skin. I believe I can theoretically continue cutting, but I'm definitely starting to feel the effects of being underweight, I feel weak and lethargic most of the time and feel faint when I get up too fast.

Age: 33
Height: 180cm / 5ft11
Weight: 59kg / 130lb[/QUOTE] total guess but maybe 12-14% maybe less congrats on the weight loss as well :)

Thanks mate, was hoping to be around there somewhere, this is this morning, no pump, Unflexed:

[URL=http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/sbcarrepairs/media/Porsche/B5A7D2BA-A2A8-4966-AEF8-4DA4623FE30D_zpsbt0vzsem.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w519/sbcarrepairs/Porsche/B5A7D2BA-A2A8-4966-AEF8-4DA4623FE30D_zpsbt0vzsem.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Hello everyone

Wasn't sure where to post this so apologies if it's in the wrong place.

How accurate do people reckon body composition analysers are? My gym has a Tanita MC780MA.

Now I don't necessarily doubt the accuracy of the weight it gives you, however, how accurate do people reckon things like body fat, visceral fat etc are on these scanners? It's certainly not a cheap piece of equipment so I'd like to think there is some degree of accuracy, however my results can fluctuate hugely and my younger brothers are almost difficult to believe (other than our weights which seem to make sense). My younger brother apparently has 3% body fat (he is 61kg and 5ft9, does a lot of half marathons etc but I'd estimate him more at 8 or 9%).

Anyone any idea if these machines are really worth taking note of the information on them other than your weight?

[QUOTE=calum62;1579338791]Hello everyone

Wasn't sure where to post this so apologies if it's in the wrong place.

How accurate do people reckon body composition analysers are? My gym has a Tanita MC780MA.

Now I don't necessarily doubt the accuracy of the weight it gives you, however, how accurate do people reckon things like body fat, visceral fat etc are on these scanners? It's certainly not a cheap piece of equipment so I'd like to think there is some degree of accuracy, however my results can fluctuate hugely and my younger brothers are almost difficult to believe (other than our weights which seem to make sense). My younger brother apparently has 3% body fat (he is 61kg and 5ft9, does a lot of half marathons etc but I'd estimate him more at 8 or 9%).

Anyone any idea if these machines are really worth taking note of the information on them other than your weight?[/QUOTE]

They are range from terrible to awful.

Read this for full advice:-

[url]https://muscleevo.net/body-fat-scales/[/url]
[url]https://weightology.net/the-pitfalls-of-bodyfat-measurement-part-4-bioelectrical-impedance-bia/[/url]

Your younger brother doesn't have 3% body fat or he will be dead. The human male body needs around 3% to live as that amount of fat is in your brain, spine and organs. Don't take any consideration of these machines and go by the mirror, comparing to pics may help but all body fat measuring have error ratings except through an autopsy and by then you will be past caring what your body fat percentage is.