6' 171-180 bulk how much has my BF changed? first pic is @171.
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[QUOTE=soheils9;1539237391]18 years old.
around 155 lbs fasted.
5' 10"
Been losing weight since I was 16, went from 220 to current weight. Calculators and calipers say around 13-14%. Waist is just under 32 inches at widest point (navel) . Should I bulk now, or cut more?[/QUOTE]
Cut what? You’re about 10% now, the lack of abs is from not having enough muscle.
[QUOTE=KCMann;1539243101]6' 171-180 bulk how much has my BF changed? first pic is @171.
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You look the same in both pictures.
[QUOTE=Partyrocking;1539262681]Cut what? You’re about 10% now, the lack of abs is from not having enough muscle.[/QUOTE]
Really? I thought I was around 15%. That would explain why I haven't been able to lose weight. But my caliper on my stomach is still 9 mms.
[QUOTE=soheils9;1539272961]Really? I thought I was around 15%. That would explain why I haven't been able to lose weight. But my caliper on my stomach is still 9 mms.[/QUOTE]
Caliper readings aren’t very accurate. They’re fine for trends, e.g. if you’re getting leaner or fatter, but that’s about it.
[QUOTE=Partyrocking;1539275021]Caliper readings aren’t very accurate. They’re fine for trends, e.g. if you’re getting leaner or fatter, but that’s about it.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, I appreciate the response. What I'm saying is, I still have visible fat around my midsection. Should I bulk? I'm very very new to this, so I apologize if I sound stupid.
[QUOTE=soheils9;1539275231]Thanks, I appreciate the response. What I'm saying is, I still have visible fat around my midsection. Should I bulk? I'm very very new to this, so I apologize if I sound stupid.[/QUOTE]
just bulk aim for 2 lbs per month and train your ass off my pics are a few post above my BF was higher than yours and i added 10lbs and look better than i did before, and plan on adding another 10 before cutting.
[QUOTE=KCMann;1539278401]just bulk aim for 2 lbs per month and train your ass off my pics are a few post above my BF was higher than yours and i added 10lbs and look better than i did before, and plan on adding another 10 before cutting.[/QUOTE]
Ok, thanks. I just feel like your body fat is lower than mine. I'll add 10-15 pounds and see what happens.
[QUOTE=soheils9;1539279641]Ok, thanks. I just feel like your body fat is lower than mine. I'll add 10-15 pounds and see what happens.[/QUOTE]
the key is putting in the effort and making sure you have good mind muscle connection last year at the end of my bulk i was the same weight i am now 180 but over 20% BF i put on way more fat than muscle this time around seems to be the opposite. it takes time and your most likely not going to get where you want to be any time soon but dont let that discouraging just keep pushing through. also for me its cold af all winter so i see no reason (unless your really fat) to cut until spring because no ones going to see it
Just starting my first cut as gained way to much fat in the last few years as was completely ignoring my diet and liked being 'big' but now I cannot stand the way I look, I look like a potato! Going on a long slow cut aiming to lose 1lb a week. What is your guess at my current fat percentage?
Height: 5ft 8
Weight: 171.6lb
Age: 26
[QUOTE=Robtaylor291;1539303891]Just starting my first cut as gained way to much fat in the last few years as was completely ignoring my diet and liked being 'big' but now I cannot stand the way I look, I look like a potato! Going on a long slow cut aiming to lose 1lb a week. What is your guess at my current fat percentage?
Height: 5ft 8
Weight: 171.6lb
Age: 26[/QUOTE]
About 20%
Height 6'1". Did an 11-week cut; started 202 lbs, ended up 182 lbs. Curious on before and after bf% guesses and also where to go from here (bulk? lean bulk?).
[Full disclosure: got a DEXA before and after. Want to see how close people's guesses are to DEXA.]
[QUOTE=phill1187;1539427641]Height 6'1". Did an 11-week cut; started 202 lbs, ended up 182 lbs. Curious on before and after bf% guesses and also where to go from here (bulk? lean bulk?).
[Full disclosure: got a DEXA before and after. Want to see how close people's guesses are to DEXA.][/QUOTE]
Before I’d say 18-20%. After 8-10% I would lean bulk.
Please help, wanting to know % for daily protein requirements.
32yo Male
6ft 4in -107kg - 235 pounds
Would appreciate a bf& check!
The Afterfront photo is when i was 160. The remaining 4 photos are what I am now, at 140. I was wondering why does it seem like there is barely any difference in the 20 lb loss? From what I researched online, it tells me that it is because of my low body mass?
Well where do y'all think I'm at?
5'3"-5'4", 128lbs. Lean bulking since June after my last contest. 11 lbs up from stage
16 weeks contest prep enough?
[QUOTE=Jimbotec;1539440491]Please help, wanting to know % for daily protein requirements.
32yo Male
6ft 4in -107kg - 235 pounds[/QUOTE]
About 25%
[QUOTE=healking;1539452451]Would appreciate a bf& check!
The Afterfront photo is when i was 160. The remaining 4 photos are what I am now, at 140. I was wondering why does it seem like there is barely any difference in the 20 lb loss? From what I researched online, it tells me that it is because of my low body mass?[/QUOTE]
About 18% now. You look better, but you need more muscle.
[QUOTE=kitpapa;1539507971]Well where do y'all think I'm at?
5'3"-5'4", 128lbs. Lean bulking since June after my last contest. 11 lbs up from stage
16 weeks contest prep enough?[/QUOTE]
Maybe 15%? I know nothing about contest prep.
Hi,
I would like to know your estimates of my BF% in the picture posted below.
My stats were as follows:
Height: 174 cm / 5'8.5"
Weight: 66 kg / 145 lbs
Waist: 73.5 cm / 29"
Thanks in advance
[QUOTE=Jdomii;1539526861]Hi,
I would like to know your estimates of my BF% in the picture posted below.
My stats were as follows:
Height: 174 cm / 5'8.5"
Weight: 66 kg / 145 lbs
Waist: 73.5 cm / 29"
Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]
About 10%
First of all sorry for my bad english and hi everyone.
I have always been a skinny boy and for this reason I started to train.
I was training for 2 years but then I quit for almost 7 years.
Now I am 26 and I am 168cm.
Last year I started to train again and four months ago I wanted to start bulking but I have done a dirty bulking because I dind't know anything about it.
I was 55 kg and now I am 63km.
I just want to know something about my situation:
- my body fat
Thanks in advance.
You can see my photos on Bodyspace
Hi.
I am 25 years old.
86.5 kilo's
183 cm
I would like to know your estimates of my BF%?
should i bulk or cutt?
Thanks in advance
[QUOTE=pivellosaputell;1539603571]First of all sorry for my bad english and hi everyone.
I have always been a skinny boy and for this reason I started to train.
I was training for 2 years but then I quit for almost 7 years.
Now I am 26 and I am 168cm.
Last year I started to train again and four months ago I wanted to start bulking but I have done a dirty bulking because I dind't know anything about it.
I was 55 kg and now I am 63km.
I just want to know something about my situation:
- my body fat
Thanks in advance.
You can see my photos on Bodyspace[/QUOTE]
About 15%
[QUOTE=SanderinoNL;1539606521]Hi.
I am 25 years old.
86.5 kilo's
183 cm
I would like to know your estimates of my BF%?
should i bulk or cutt?
Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]
About 22% Cut.
Hi all,
I am bulking, but would want to know my BF% to know whether I could continue or should start cutting. I reckon i'm somewhere between 20-25%? Ideally, I would bulk until i'm about 220lbs, but not sure if that would be a good idea with my body fat?
My length: 6'3 (1.93m)
My weight: 185 lbs (84kg)
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[QUOTE=S3bba;1539646971]Hi all,
I am bulking, but would want to know my BF% to know whether I could continue or should start cutting. I reckon i'm somewhere between 20-25%? Ideally, I would bulk until i'm about 220lbs, but not sure if that would be a good idea with my body fat?
My length: 6'3 (1.93m)
My weight: 185 lbs (84kg)
I hope the images are sufficient (please delete the dot after the H in the link, as I don't have enough posts to put the full link).
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18-20% You don’t have anything to cut down to yet. I would keep bulking but proceed slowly, i.e. no more than 1kg/month.
[QUOTE=Partyrocking;1539647191]18-20% You don’t have anything to cut down to yet. I would keep bulking but proceed slowly, i.e. no more than 1kg/month.[/QUOTE]
Thanks! Repped. 18-20 doesn't sound too bad! And I was thinking to slow bulk from now on yeah. And then see how I am when I am at 90-100kg.
Hi,
About 2 weeks into first real cut, just wondering what my current BF% is, any help much appreciated!
Height: 5ft 9
Weight: 147 lbs
Age: 18
Thanks
[QUOTE=themaing;1539650291]Hi,
About 2 weeks into first real cut, just wondering what my current BF% is, any help much appreciated!
Height: 5ft 9
Weight: 147 lbs
Age: 18
Thanks[/QUOTE]
16-17%
Was about 205lbs in the first pic and 184lbs in the 2nd one(pic taken 2 days ago), 5'8". Been on the keto diet for roughly 2 months now with NO cheat meals/carb-ups, not even on christmas.
What % do you think I was when I started and what do you think I am now? Thanks
Thanks a lot!
Maybe I am a little bit more of 15%.
I don’t have much belly fat (but I can squeeze a little compared to before) though i am starting to have love handle which I have never had before.
Can I continue to bulk? To what % of fat should I start to cut?
Thanks again
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 147 lbs
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[QUOTE=nefre94;1539678141]Was about 205lbs in the first pic and 184lbs in the 2nd one(pic taken 2 days ago), 5'8". Been on the keto diet for roughly 2 months now with NO cheat meals/carb-ups, not even on christmas.
What % do you think I was when I started and what do you think I am now? Thanks[/QUOTE]
About 30% in your first pic. About to 20% now (couldn’t tell if the pic was relaxed for flexed). If it was relaxed, I’d say closer to 17%.
[QUOTE=pivellosaputell;1539678241]Thanks a lot!
Maybe I am a little bit more of 15%.
I don’t have much belly fat (but I can squeeze a little compared to before) though i am starting to have love handle which I have never had before.
Can I continue to bulk? To what % of fat should I start to cut?
Thanks again[/QUOTE]
Can bulk for a little while longer. Should cut before you get to 20%.
[QUOTE=vonlester;1539693881]Height: 5'6"
Weight: 147 lbs
[/QUOTE]
About 20%