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

[QUOTE=BillyCarnage197;1606041411]What is my bf ? 5'9 194 lbs .[/QUOTE]

23% around about

[QUOTE=Pel10;1606050091]5 ft 8 in ( 173 cm )
187 lbs ( 85 kg )

what is my bf and how many lbs should I drop to see abs?[/QUOTE]

Not a great pic but around 23-24%. Around 20lbs to see some, more for full abs depending on muscle size.

[QUOTE=MeadxHole;1606053311]Finally starting to recover after 2 surgeries due to appendicitis.

Just looking for a bf% estimate. As always it's difficult to judge ones self, but I'm guessing 14-15%?

174, 5'7"

Lmk - thanks![/QUOTE]

I have you a tad higher at around 16-17%

[QUOTE=howene;1606056561]Hello:

5'7 174. Hoping to get a quick bf% estimate. Been going for a couple weeks now, so I wanted to 'calibrate' my calipers.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Also curious if it looks like I have a decent muscle underneath the fat. I tend to feel like I genetically carry more muscle, but I would appreciate the more experienced eye.


Thanks![/QUOTE]

18-19% looks close. You have enough muscle to cut more I would cut down to 160lbs then review

[QUOTE=renatomeisel;1606061571]Age: 27
Height: 1.73 cm (5 ft 8")
Weight: 65kg (143 pounds)

Does this looks like 17-18% or higher? I have got around that on the navy calculator based on waistline and neck.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

I would say you are lower at around 13-14%.

[QUOTE=kekhard;1606069761]Ht: 5'6 (169cm)
Wt: 139lbs (63kg)

Whats my body fat %?[/QUOTE]

15% give or take.

[QUOTE=brunogouveia58;1606137411]what is my body fat? I have 76 kg and 181cm[/QUOTE]

I would have you near 12%

[QUOTE=leecar83;1606178271]Age: 36
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 175

A couple not so good quality pics are in my Bodyspace.

Currently cutting pretty hard for the past month. Any body fat% estimates would be appreciated. Thanks[/QUOTE]

Frontal pic would help as generally males store last bits on their stomachs however around 10-11%

[QUOTE=bbnoabs;1606187431]Age 18
Mass 178.5 lbs (81 kg)
Height 5’9” (176 cm)
Waist 32 inches

Pictures in Bodyspace and thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

23% or near enough

[QUOTE=omoruwii;1606218411]Age 23
Height 177cm
Weight 155lbs (70kg)

I believe Im around 15-16%[/QUOTE]

I would say lower around 14% maybe even a touch lower.

This advice below from TryingBB

[quote]You look low in mass. If I were you I would Start a lean bulk.

If you’ve been cutting, reverse diet - add 100 calories a day every week till you start gaining 0.5lbs per week (250 surplus)[/quote]

The only reserve I have is in your other posts you are not currently weight training. You can't bulk without weight training (or a form of resistance training) as you will just gain fat.

[QUOTE=PG89;1606222611]Posted around a month ago, just wanted to see if you guys think there's been progress.

Latest pic in attachment. Trying not to hold anything in and be natural.

I'm 176 CMS and 69.8 kgs this morning.

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]

About 15%

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1606265961]I would say lower around 14% maybe even a touch lower.

This advice below from TryingBB



The only reserve I have is in your other posts you are not currently weight training. You can't bulk without weight training (or a form of resistance training) as you will just gain fat.[/QUOTE]

So I should keep it that way or drop a few more pounds until the gyms open again? They finna open within a month where I live. I could get down to 148-149 then slowly reverse and increase the calories

[QUOTE=omoruwii;1606273581]So I should keep it that way or drop a few more pounds until the gyms open again? They finna open within a month where I live. I could get down to 148-149 then slowly reverse and increase the calories[/QUOTE]

I would stay at maintenance as cutting any further will likely cause some muscle loss, as technically weight training is even more important when cutting especially when you start to become lean. It would be a good time to reverse diet and work out your new TDEE maintenance so you can lean bulk with a small caloric surplus.

If you like reading quite technical info about transition from cutting to bulking Lyle McDonald explains an effective process:-

[url]https://bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-transition-phase[/url]

23% or near enough[/QUOTE]

Having looked at some of your other replies, I wondered why my body fat % is higher than I expected and would estimate from comparisons. What is it in my physique that puts me in my category? Also what range of waist sizes do lean guys (12-15% body fat) have?

Thanks again for your input.

46 years old
188 lbs
6'0''

Decided to turn the horrible situation we all find ourselves in, into a positive for me and loose some weight, dropped 16lbs. Want to loose another 14lbs before the summer, not interested in bulking, but will keep lifting to maintain once the gym re-opens.

I think I'm about 19%.

[QUOTE=bbnoabs;1606281361]23% or near enough

Having looked at some of your other replies, I wondered why my body fat % is higher than I expected and would estimate from comparisons. What is it in my physique that puts me in my category? Also what range of waist sizes do lean guys (12-15% body fat) have?

Thanks again for your input.[/QUOTE]

Well a number of reasons I came to this conclusion as the first two pics on your bodyspace are under decent shadowing/ lighting therefore are unreliable pics to utilise for estimate as when compared to the second two pics there is much less definition in the latter two.

Secondly being 18 the chances of you building substantial muscle will be limited unless you have a history of sporting background. And also your previous post here:-

[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173620211&page=242[/url]

I estimated you at 24ish%, your weight hasn't changed at all since then. It is possible you have gained muscle (can't see your previous pics) but the amount wouldn't have dropped my estimate from 24% down to 15% being the same weight no maintenance training is that effective.

And finally you are actually only 3lbs lighter then me currently and I am sitting around 13-14% yet I am 6ft 2 and been weight training for nearly 15 years. I am no expert at estimating but when I compare against myself and that is generally how I get a ballpark figure. You may be lower but its near impossible to get a solid estimate just by pics and weight.

For the average 5ft 9 male I would say your weight would be in the range of 155lb and less to be 15%ish. If your refer to PG89 images you can see his ribs are visible that is a sign you are getting to 15% mark, he does have some loose skin as I have mentioned to him before which can visually effect the estimates which I usual take into consideration as that obviously is not fat its skin.

Hope that helps. Like I said its not an exact science but for someone at 5ft 9 to be near 180lbs and 15% or below bf% you would need a lot of weight training experience and you would not be concerned about bf% as you would look very solid.

[QUOTE=Kevlanc;1606320431]46 years old
188 lbs
6'0''

Decided to turn the horrible situation we all find ourselves in, into a positive for me and loose some weight, dropped 16lbs. Want to loose another 14lbs before the summer, not interested in bulking, but will keep lifting to maintain once the gym re-opens.

I think I'm about 19%.[/QUOTE]

I have you lower at around 15-16% range

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1606265771]I would say you are lower at around 13-14%.



15% give or take.



I would have you near 12%[/QUOTE]

Thanks. i wanted to reach 10% as fast as possible to start a clean bulk, is it possible with lyle mcdonald's rfl diet for 11 days to achieve this bodyfat?

[QUOTE=brunogouveia58;1606351141]Thanks. i wanted to reach 10% as fast as possible to start a clean bulk, is it possible with lyle mcdonald's rfl diet for 11 days to achieve this bodyfat?[/QUOTE]

Probably not as RFL diet goes very low carb which will effect your perceived weight loss so it may not be all fat but glycogen loss. I personally see no need to go to 10% as you are near enough there but if you did want to then its best to take things slower once you become as lean as you are. If you really want to go ahead with RFL (not advised really IMO) then ensuring you can weight train whilst consuming the required protein amount will be essential.

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1606336611]

Hope that helps. Like I said its not an exact science but for someone at 5ft 9 to be near 180lbs and 15% or below bf% you would need a lot of weight training experience and you would not be concerned about bf% as you would look very solid.[/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate the time and effort behind your posts.

Although my weight hasn’t changed between the two posts, my waistline has dropped 2 inches. I lost weight down to 170 lbs, but since Covid I piled it back on to 178 lbs, but my waist didn’t change on the way back up. In that time I’ve gained strength in push ups and pull ups and my arms have grown half an inch and my chest an inch.

When comparing to other ratings I was looking at other people around 23-25%. I didn’t think I was 15% or under, more likely 17-19% through my rose tinted lens.

I haven’t had any weight training (only press-ups and pull ups since the New Year), but I seem to have a developed lower body (24 inch thighs and 15.5 inch calves), which I think was developed from when I was obese 4-ish years ago. Then again it could be fat storage, but there is some separation in my quads when flexed. Then again these stats might not be that impressive, but I wouldn’t know. I have measly arms (12.5 inch biceps and 10.5 inch forearms), but I’ve never used them for anything. I hope this helps with explaining where the 180 lbs goes.

The tricep shot was supposed to get in the visible ribs, but it was over exposed and I couldn’t be bothered to get another photo. I think I’ve got some better shots now with less shadow and full body which might provide better context. I’ve arranged the old photos into a collage for comparison.

Also what size of waist should I aim for 15% body fat, as my weight doesn’t seem to be particularly reliable?

Again thanks for your time and advice.

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1606361881]Probably not as RFL diet goes very low carb which will effect your perceived weight loss so it may not be all fat but glycogen loss. I personally see no need to go to 10% as you are near enough there but if you did want to then its best to take things slower once you become as lean as you are. If you really want to go ahead with RFL (not advised really IMO) then ensuring you can weight train whilst consuming the required protein amount will be essential.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the answer. If I try to follow the path more slowly with a deficit of 500 carloias, how long do you think it will take me to get 10%, plus 1 month?

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1606336811]I have you lower at around 15-16% range[/QUOTE]

Thanks. I compared to you and thought I was probably a few % more that you, and added a bit due to my age. I'll keep going and post another pic when I get down to 182.

bf%?

front
[url]http://imgur.com/a/5jG6G3A[/url]

back
[url]http://imgur.com/a/ImX1AUW[/url]

legs
[url]http://imgur.com/a/Dvdkzcv[/url]

28 years old
Around 65 - 67kg (no scale at home)
169cm

Just uploaded my most recent picture in my bodyspace. May I get an estimate on my bodyfat? I'm currently on a cut and my aim is to be shredded and have a clear abs definition. Is my abs defined enough? If it's not, is it because my bodyfat is to high or my musclemass is too low? I'm new to this cutting game, so I have no Idea how I should look like. When should I start reversing to lean bulk? Please help.

Thanks you

[QUOTE=bittersalt;1606475321]28 years old
Around 65 - 67kg (no scale at home)
169cm

Just uploaded my most recent picture in my bodyspace. May I get an estimate on my bodyfat? I'm currently on a cut and my aim is to be shredded and have a clear abs definition. Is my abs defined enough? If it's not, is it because my bodyfat is to high or my musclemass is too low? I'm new to this cutting game, so I have no Idea how I should look like. When should I start reversing to lean bulk? Please help.

Thanks you[/QUOTE]

Pls go buy a cheap scale at Walmart / online / Home Depot / Lowe’s / wherever.

I would go crazy without knowing if I’m gaining or loosing weight or not on my bulk/cut. Only one requirement - it give you the same weight if you step on it multiple times in a row.

Mind and intuition can be amazingly wrong at times (like finding out your form sucks when you video your bench press for the first time. I did that last week and man I had backward 15 degreee angle in the top position - bar was above the chin and not on above the shoulder like it should’ve been)

[QUOTE=brunogouveia58;1606365281]Thanks for the answer. If I try to follow the path more slowly with a deficit of 500 carloias, how long do you think it will take me to get 10%, plus 1 month?[/QUOTE]

Possibly I think one more month and a loss of 5lbs would be the last stretch I would personally do before starting to gradual reverse to maintenance. This will allow hormonal balance to be replenished and for you to find your new maintenance TDEE.

[QUOTE=bsrkoacar;1606444121]bf%?

front
[url]http://imgur.com/a/5jG6G3A[/url]

back
[url]http://imgur.com/a/ImX1AUW[/url]

legs
[url]http://imgur.com/a/Dvdkzcv[/url][/QUOTE]

Around 13-14%

[QUOTE=bittersalt;1606475321]28 years old
Around 65 - 67kg (no scale at home)
169cm

Just uploaded my most recent picture in my bodyspace. May I get an estimate on my bodyfat? I'm currently on a cut and my aim is to be shredded and have a clear abs definition. Is my abs defined enough? If it's not, is it because my bodyfat is to high or my musclemass is too low? I'm new to this cutting game, so I have no Idea how I should look like. When should I start reversing to lean bulk? Please help.

Thanks you[/QUOTE]

Around 14-15% as before as your weight hasn't really changed.

[url]https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173620211&p=1605539891#post1605539891[/url]

TIL, hardyboy is Greg Douchette :)

[QUOTE=hardyboysare;1606532061]Around 13-14%



Around 14-15% as before as your weight hasn't really changed.

[/QUOTE]

Thanks man! This plateau is killing me. I've already reduced my caloric intake to 1300 a day, I wonder why I haven't seen any results these 10 days :(

[QUOTE=TryingBB;1606480731]Pls go buy a cheap scale at Walmart / online / Home Depot / Lowe’s / wherever.

I would go crazy without knowing if I’m gaining or loosing weight or not on my bulk/cut. Only one requirement - it give you the same weight if you step on it multiple times in a row.

Mind and intuition can be amazingly wrong at times (like finding out your form sucks when you video your bench press for the first time. I did that last week and man I had backward 15 degreee angle in the top position - bar was above the chin and not on above the shoulder like it should’ve been)[/QUOTE]

I currently live under a very strict curfew and there is no way I can go out or buy anything like that :( Thanks man.

[QUOTE=bittersalt;1606540321]Thanks man! This plateau is killing me. I've already reduced my caloric intake to 1300 a day, I wonder why I haven't seen any results these 10 days :(.[/QUOTE]

either you are eating more calories than you realize (most likely) or you need to eat at maintenance for a couple weeks to bring up metabolism if you are honestly stalled at 1300 cal... 1300 is less than a bikini competitor eats

[QUOTE=bsrkoacar;1606560541]either you are eating more calories than you realize (most likely) or you need to eat at maintenance for a couple weeks to bring up metabolism if you are honestly stalled at 1300 cal... 1300 is less than a bikini competitor eats[/QUOTE]
My diet consists of:

4 slices of sandwhich bread
50 grams of peanut butter
500 grams of chicken breast
1/2 tbsp olive oil
200 grams of cherry tomatoes
200 grams of cucumber

I don't do any cheat days and I work out 5 times a week with moderate intensity.
I think it's time to increase my intake a little bit haha. Thanks you!

[QUOTE=bittersalt;1606567691]My diet consists of:

4 slices of sandwhich bread
50 grams of peanut butter
500 grams of chicken breast
1/2 tbsp olive oil
200 grams of cherry tomatoes
200 grams of cucumber

I don't do any cheat days and I work out 5 times a week with moderate intensity.
I think it's time to increase my intake a little bit haha. Thanks you![/QUOTE]

What are your goals? How long have you been on a cut?

At your weight / height and leanness maybe it’s time to reverse diet and increase calories to maintenance. You’ll be amazed you will continue loosing weight (maybe faster) till you get to maintenance. Then, maybe even a 12 month bulk is in order here.

I recently dropped my daily calories by 50 calories a day so I can cheat once a week or once every 10 days (additional 300 to 500 calories) to give my mind a break.

1300 is too low imo at your weight. At 14 calories per Pound (which is kinda low estimate), your maintenance should be 2058. To loose a pound a week eat 1558 at a minimum else you’ll be risking muscle loss.

Up to you bro - I learnt all this the hard way by making mistakes. I should’ve listened and trusted the advice I got from reputable people on this forum like suffolkpunch, hardyboysare, etc.

Good luck!!

Edit: I follow IIFYM and it’s working fine for me. Loosing one pound a week at 500 deficit. I do have to watch what I eat - meaning no fried food, black coffee no sugar, increased protien, etc etc but not a limited menu. I eat whatever - just smaller quantities if I deem the food to be unhealthy (like Yesteday I had 90 calories of this new Takis And I just had to try it lol).

Are you happy with your food choices?

[QUOTE=TryingBB;1606574231]What are your goals? How long have you been on a cut?

At your weight / height and leanness maybe it’s time to reverse diet and increase calories to maintenance. You’ll be amazed you will continue loosing weight (maybe faster) till you get to maintenance. Then, maybe even a 12 month bulk is in order here.

I recently dropped my daily calories by 50 calories a day so I can cheat once a week or once every 10 days (additional 300 to 500 calories) to give my mind a break.

1300 is too low imo at your weight. At 14 calories per Pound (which is kinda low estimate), your maintenance should be 2058. To loose a pound a week eat 1558 at a minimum else you’ll be risking muscle loss.

Up to you bro - I learnt all this the hard way by making mistakes. I should’ve listened and trusted the advice I got from reputable people on this forum like suffolkpunch, hardyboysare, etc.

Good luck!!

Edit: I follow IIFYM and it’s working fine for me. Loosing one pound a week at 500 deficit. I do have to watch what I eat - meaning no fried food, black coffee no sugar, increased protien, etc etc but not a limited menu. I eat whatever - just smaller quantities if I deem the food to be unhealthy (like Yesteday I had 90 calories of this new Takis And I just had to try it lol).

Are you happy with your food choices?[/QUOTE]

I am definitely happy with my food choices! it tastes good and is super convenient :D My goal is to get a chiseled abs, I've been cutting for 70 days in total. I'm starting to suspect that I can only have maximum of 5 pack abs at this point :( The problem is, I feel like losing muscle definition everytime I up my intake. It feels like undoing days of my hard work and it's killing me.

Thank you so much for the advice bro, I really appreciate it :D

[QUOTE=bittersalt;1606567691]My diet consists of:

4 slices of sandwhich bread
50 grams of peanut butter
500 grams of chicken breast
1/2 tbsp olive oil
200 grams of cherry tomatoes
200 grams of cucumber

I don't do any cheat days and I work out 5 times a week with moderate intensity.
I think it's time to increase my intake a little bit haha. Thanks you![/QUOTE]

Maybe make your own thread? Diet critique is not the purpose of this thread.

[QUOTE=SuffolkPunch;1606664621]Maybe make your own thread? Diet critique is not the purpose of this thread.[/QUOTE]
I am sorry, I'll stop.

Height - 6'0
Weight - 203 lbs

Think I'm currently around 22% and have a solid base to cut down to but looking for opinions from people much more experienced than me.

Want to get shredded before our first child is born in October.

Thanks