[QUOTE=hamaz92;1520467341]Yeah. Those.
Thought they targeted bf. How can you get an accurate reading for BF%?
Also forgot to mention I'm 6'1" 189lbs[/QUOTE]
They do. They're just not that reliable since they're dependent on the expertise of the person holding the calipers & the formula being used. They're better for trends.
There isn't a perfect way of finding out your bf%. Even the most notable methods, hydrostatic weighing, dexa scan, etc have a 3-5% margin of error.
Hello I have been on these forums just collecting information and doing research and I have got to say this is an amazing place! I just created an account recently and haven't really been using it so this is my first post. Nice to meet you all. But to the point I'm wondering what my body fat is. And also I'm wondering if it even looks like I work out. I used to think so because of others always saying it does and I go to the gym pretty frequently and have done tons of research into different programs, however as of posting these pics idk for sure if it looks like I do. I'd like to hear from people experienced in lifting and whatnot. Thank you all for any help at all! 😊 I weigh 208lbs as of this morning and I am 6'1.5" Also last time I got my body fat tested I was 211lbs and I was tested at 21.5% body fat. Thanks again! My pictures are on my bodyspace.
[QUOTE=trevorzs20;1520489941]Hello I have been on these forums just collecting information and doing research and I have got to say this is an amazing place! I just created an account recently and haven't really been using it so this is my first post. Nice to meet you all. But to the point I'm wondering what my body fat is. And also I'm wondering if it even looks like I work out. I used to think so because of others always saying it does and I go to the gym pretty frequently and have done tons of research into different programs, however as of posting these pics idk for sure if it looks like I do. I'd like to hear from people experienced in lifting and whatnot. Thank you all for any help at all! í ½í¸Š I weigh 208lbs as of this morning and I am 6'1.5" Also last time I got my body fat tested I was 211lbs and I was tested at 21.5% body fat. Thanks again! My pictures are on my bodyspace.[/QUOTE]
Your bf looks to be about 25%. Does it look like you lift? Not particularly. IME, this isn't unusual. Most people I see at the gym don't look like they lift.
If you want to look the part, you really have to get your diet right for your goals.
And what weight do you think I'd have to cut down to in order to see some good definition? Thanks again!
[QUOTE=trevorzs20;1520499821]And what weight do you think I'd have to cut down to in order to see some good definition? Thanks again![/QUOTE]
I'd cut down to 180-185.
hi I'm 169cm and I weight 154 pounds and I'm not sure of what body fat I really have....
[QUOTE=moonshark;1520553551]hi I'm 169cm and I weight 154 pounds and I'm not sure of what body fat I really have....[/QUOTE]
About 20%
Can anyone estimate my bf%? If got muscle mass through football and have recently dropped from 234lbs to 219lbs in about 2 months. My goal is to just get a flat stomach right now. Tired of the gut. Any replies are welcome. Pics on my profile
[QUOTE=tlbell60;1520618611]Can anyone estimate my bf%? If got muscle mass through football and have recently dropped from 234lbs to 219lbs in about 2 months. My goal is to just get a flat stomach right now. Tired of the gut. Any replies are welcome. Pics on my profile[/QUOTE]
At least 25%
Could anyone please give me a decent BF% estimate for these?
[QUOTE=BobbyFitz;1520627851]Could anyone please give me a decent BF% estimate for these?[/QUOTE]
25-27%
Can someone estimate my body fat percentage? I have pics and stats on my profile. I'm trying to use the goal tracker here for weight loss, but I think it might not be calculated correctly, because it's telling me to gain fat and lose muscle in order to lose weight.
[QUOTE=vrgo;1520650801]Can someone estimate my body fat percentage? I have pics and stats on my profile. I'm trying to use the goal tracker here for weight loss, but I think it might not be calculated correctly, because it's telling me to gain fat and lose muscle in order to lose weight.[/QUOTE] I think you should consider doing some weight training since your figure will look way better then being all thin and have you tried incline walking I think it strengthen a lot of your leg muscle.
[QUOTE=vrgo;1520650801]Can someone estimate my body fat percentage? I have pics and stats on my profile. I'm trying to use the goal tracker here for weight loss, but I think it might not be calculated correctly, because it's telling me to gain fat and lose muscle in order to lose weight.[/QUOTE]
About 20% Don't worry about the body space features.
can anyone give me a rough estimate of what they think my bf is, I am an endo, about 5'9" 180lbs, chest about 43-44", big neck and hips, waist has gotten out of control at around 36.5-37. Also whats recommend a recomp or a total cut for lets say next 3 months. My pics can be found on this topic here - /showthread.php?t=174794331
A humble thanks to everybody for their support!
Height: 5'8
Weight: 143
Can anyone estimate my bodyfat :) And should I cut to a strong visible 6 pack or just bulk?
[QUOTE=XavierAspero;1520751821]Height: 5'8
Weight: 143
Can anyone estimate my bodyfat :) And should I cut to a strong visible 6 pack or just bulk?[/QUOTE]
10-12% You are skinny. Lean bulk for as long as possible.
[QUOTE=Partyrocking;1520753131]10-12% You are skinny. Lean bulk for as long as possible.[/QUOTE]
Thanks man I'll definitely bulk then :) thats quite surprising though I always thought people with bodyfat that low would at least have a strong 6 pack , but you're the expert! :)
[QUOTE=XavierAspero;1520758861]Thanks man I'll definitely bulk then :) thats quite surprising though I always thought people with bodyfat that low would at least have a strong 6 pack , but you're the expert! :)[/QUOTE]
It depends on how much muscle you have. You can be 10%, but if your abs aren't developed enough, you won't see them. Likewise, there are NFL players who are 17-20% body fat, but you can see their abs because they have so much muscle.
Hey guys,
Height: 181 CM / 6ft
Weight: 81 KG / 178.5 lb
So, basically, I have gone through a very long journey of first shredding and losing weight down from 100 kg/ 220.5 lb to my current weight. Then, I started lifting weights to gain some muscle mass and I think I did improve a lot. However, I want you to estimate my fat % and tell me your recommendation of workout and dieting. Thank you so much in advance.
lean enough to clean bulk without turning into Peter Griffin? I'd say i'm 16% but need validation because its bothering me
Waiting for Help
Height: 167 CM / 5.5ft
Weight: 115 KG / 253 lb
I feel like I will have a lot of loose skin and wont have the hot body I want :(
[QUOTE=yousefberbar;1520759781]Hey guys,
Height: 181 CM / 6ft
Weight: 81 KG / 178.5 lb
So, basically, I have gone through a very long journey of first shredding and losing weight down from 100 kg/ 220.5 lb to my current weight. Then, I started lifting weights to gain some muscle mass and I think I did improve a lot. However, I want you to estimate my fat % and tell me your recommendation of workout and dieting. Thank you so much in advance.[/QUOTE]
About 20%. I would keep cutting until you're 160-165 and then lean bulk.
[QUOTE=OhMyGodd;1520760221]lean enough to clean bulk without turning into Peter Griffin? I'd say i'm 16% but need validation because its bothering me[/QUOTE]
Clean bulk. You don't have enough muscle to warrant cutting further.
[QUOTE=cryforhelp;1520805591]Waiting for Help
Height: 167 CM / 5.5ft
Weight: 115 KG / 253 lb
I feel like I will have a lot of loose skin and wont have the hot body I want :([/QUOTE]
Bf at least 40% Loose skin is an inevitability. Don't let that deter you. It's better to be lean with loose skin than it is to be morbidly obese.
Hey guys, i've been on and off lifting for the past couple of years but i've always been chubby/obese. I'm 5 foot 5 and currently 206 lbs and i would like to know my BF%. I have high lean body mass(i believe i'm muscular underneath since i lift on and off and i have tree trunk legs)
currently i'm strictly on my cut to lose BF% before i try to gain any more muscle and my diet has been awful for the past year and a half.
[QUOTE=Manila209;1520822991]Hey guys, i've been on and off lifting for the past couple of years but i've always been chubby/obese. I'm 5 foot 5 and currently 206 lbs and i would like to know my BF%. I have high lean body mass(i believe i'm muscular underneath since i lift on and off and i have tree trunk legs)
currently i'm strictly on my cut to lose BF% before i try to gain any more muscle and my diet has been awful for the past year and a half.[/QUOTE]
Around 35%
Any idea of what Bodyfat % I am at currently? Any idea where I started this year?
Lost about 40 lbs so far this year and need to keep it going.
Currently M/28/5'11/188.5lbs
Goal is getting down to 12-15% and maintaining.
[QUOTE=sublimelaxer;1520840501]Any idea of what Bodyfat % I am at currently? Any idea where I started this year?
Lost about 40 lbs so far this year and need to keep it going.
Currently M/28/5'11/188.5lbs
Goal is getting down to 12-15% and maintaining.[/QUOTE]
Around 17% now.
Pics in my nutrition thread: [b]/showthread.php?t=174801321[/b]
[QUOTE=Pur3p3r50n;1520850061]Pics in my nutrition thread: [b]/showthread.php?t=174801321[/b][/QUOTE]
Around 11%
Hey guys, could someone give me a bf% estimate? I'm 5'7, 170lbs. Been lifting for a year and never have paid much attention to my diet so I've gotten fat. Been doing stronglifts ever since I started. Any advice as to whether I should cut or bulk and until what weight?