May anyone tell me what my body fat percentage is?
I'm 5'10, 165.50lbs.
I can't decide whether to do Fierce 5 (I have beginner strength and would love mass gain) or cut with Allpro (I've been told by family and friends I have a noticeable small beer gut, but that's probably because I don't stand straight, and little neck fat, which annoys me).
pics in body space
And thank you!
(I'm 21 years old. The website doesn't want me to change my age.)
[QUOTE=acruz7439;1630861293]May anyone tell me what my body fat percentage is?
I'm 5'10, 165.50lbs.
I can't decide whether to do Fierce 5 (I have beginner strength and would love mass gain) or cut with Allpro (I've been told by family and friends I have a noticeable small beer gut, but that's probably because I don't stand straight, and little neck fat, which annoys me).
pics in body space
And thank you!
(I'm 21 years old. The website doesn't want me to change my age.)[/QUOTE]
Looks like 22% Bodyfat to me or so.
[QUOTE=AdamWW;1630862633]Looks like 22% Bodyfat to me or so.[/QUOTE]
Thanks!
And in your honest opinion (I don't know if I'm allowed to ask this here), should I try to go through with a cut (Even if my lifts are more on the low side)?
[QUOTE=acruz7439;1630865483]Thanks!
And in your honest opinion (I don't know if I'm allowed to ask this here), should I try to go through with a cut (Even if my lifts are more on the low side)?[/QUOTE]
To be honest, you're in a position where I think starting at maintenance makes more sense.
What will usually happen is that you'll recomp to a degree because you're fairly new and not holding much muscle. You'll likely end up dropping like 4-5% bodyfat simply because you gain some lean tissue, water, and glycogen over the first 3-6 months.
From there, I think it'll be more clear what you'll want to do.
I don't advise 'cutting' for newbies unless their bodyfat is high enough that it's seriously having a negative impact on their health.
In your case, you're young, you're not technically overweight, and you have so much room to grow that it just doesn't make sense.
So yeah... I'd say eat around maintenance and get on a good starter program. Don't expect HUGE changes in scale weight or anything, just focus on getting stronger and increasing lean mass.
After you ring out the first 6 months or go, you'll likely see much better definition and shape, and you'll also probably lose some fat % in the process naturally.
From there, once you've have more time to see how you respond, you can decide if you should do a slow cut or not.
[QUOTE=AdamWW;1630865883]To be honest, you're in a position where I think starting at maintenance makes more sense.
What will usually happen is that you'll recomp to a degree because you're fairly new and not holding much muscle. You'll likely end up dropping like 4-5% bodyfat simply because you gain some lean tissue, water, and glycogen over the first 3-6 months.
From there, I think it'll be more clear what you'll want to do.
I don't advise 'cutting' for newbies unless their bodyfat is high enough that it's seriously having a negative impact on their health.
In your case, you're young, you're not technically overweight, and you have so much room to grow that it just doesn't make sense.
So yeah... I'd say eat around maintenance and get on a good starter program. Don't expect HUGE changes in scale weight or anything, just focus on getting stronger and increasing lean mass.
After you ring out the first 6 months or go, you'll likely see much better definition and shape, and you'll also probably lose some fat % in the process naturally.
From there, once you have more time to see how you respond, you can decide if you should do a slow cut or not.[/QUOTE]
Thank you so much for the response!
I think (strong "I think" here) I'm eating at maintenance at around 2000 calories because my weight has stayed the same for the past two weeks when working with allpros.
However, I'm gonna go ahead and go with the Fierce 5 program instead and see how it goes with the maintenance since the program helps with both mass and strength for beginners.
The other issue I guess would be my brain bothering me not going on a cut to lose much more body fat. But I'll see how it goes.
I started the year at 161lbs and trying to cut down my body fat. I don't have a particular target in mind but would like to lose enough to see some proper definition. Could someone please estimate my body fat %?
[QUOTE=MT1991;1630936773]I started the year at 161lbs and trying to cut down my body fat. I don't have a particular target in mind but would like to lose enough to see some proper definition. Could someone please estimate my body fat %?[/QUOTE]
about 20%
Hopefuly you're lifting on a good novice program?
29 yo 5’10” 197 lbs and pics in body space under progress. I think I’m mid 20’s. Recently down from 225 in September, hoping to get to the 170’s this year
[url]https://imgur.com/a/nevDDrc[/url]
5'10 176 pounds....been cutting 3 months but eating healthier last 7 to 8 months. Hoping below 20% but have no clue. Just trying to figure out how much longer to cut thanks
[QUOTE=subbob;1630963813][url]https://imgur.com/a/nevDDrc[/url]
5'10 176 pounds....been cutting 3 months but eating healthier last 7 to 8 months. Hoping below 20% but have no clue. Just trying to figure out how much longer to cut thanks[/QUOTE]
You’re definitely below 20% you just have excess skin....
Honestly I’d put you at ~13%. The skin throws it off.
Awesome work!!
Hey guys, just wanted to add my grain of salt. Usted to be obese (over 220), my life was out of control and I thought id never be able to do something about it. Change comes when you embrace your situation and decide to stop bit***** and actually do someting about it. Some before and after pictures, still have a long way to go but getting there. If u feel like quitting just remember time will move with or without you, so use it to achieve your goals. Hope this helps anyone who needs it!
What would you guys estimate my BF at?
I wanna get down to 11-13%-or-so to mid-July.
You think I should start off by immediately cutting or lean bulking (and then cutting)?
Weight: 80kg
imgur.com/a/o4BTn5E
imgur.com/a/n7h2dlx
[QUOTE=radiokombala;1631017653]What would you guys estimate my BF at?
I wanna get down to 11-13%-or-so to mid-July.
You think I should start off by immediately cutting or lean bulking (and then cutting)?
Weight: 80kg
imgur.com/a/o4BTn5E
imgur.com/a/n7h2dlx[/QUOTE]you are already close to it imo... maybe 13-15%
180cm , 69kg. Pictures in my profile. Im mostly bulked down in my legs but didnt take photos of it
any estimation ? thanks
Great work! Sorry I do not have a number your images are a bit to far away from the camera. But, GREAT WORK
[QUOTE=meepo123;1631021873]180cm , 69kg. Pictures in my profile. Im mostly bulked down in my legs but didnt take photos of it
any estimation ? thanks[/QUOTE]
About 20.
Time to lift heavy and put on some mass!
Thank you , should I go 300-500 cal above maintenance or just eat at maintenance cuz I have no muscle at all in my upper I read its best to go for body recomposition? thing is Im scared of putting more fat ,I store fat easily in my belly and mostly there. I do mostly calisthenics , just a little bit of lifting with my dumbbells' at home(Covid problem for now cant go to gym ) .
[QUOTE=meepo123;1631110493]Thank you , should I go 300-500 cal above maintenance or just eat at maintenance cuz I have no muscle at all in my upper I read its best to go for body recomposition? thing is Im scared of putting more fat ,I store fat easily in my belly and mostly there. I do mostly calisthenics , just a little bit of lifting with my dumbbells' at home(Covid problem for now cant go to gym ) .[/QUOTE]either maintenance or ~250 over maintenance. you don't need a bigger surplus than that imo
[QUOTE=AdamWW;1630947363]about 20%
Hopefuly you're lifting on a good novice program?[/QUOTE]
Thanks, I was doing Fierce 5 previously but where I live, all of the gyms are closed. I'm in the process of getting all the equipment for a home gym. In the meantime I've been doing a variety of workouts I've found online but not really stuck to one plan. If you have any suggestions for a home workout plan then that'd be great.
[QUOTE=MT1991;1631132523]Thanks, I was doing Fierce 5 previously but where I live, all of the gyms are closed. I'm in the process of getting all the equipment for a home gym. In the meantime I've been doing a variety of workouts I've found online but not really stuck to one plan. If you have any suggestions for a home workout plan then that'd be great.[/QUOTE]
You mean a home workout plan without weights?
Chin Ups
Weighted Push Ups
Lunges with a backpack
Dips
Get some bands and some water jugs for added weight... you won't make a TON of progress without added resistance but it's better than nothing.
[QUOTE=AdamWW;1630964803]You’re definitely below 20% you just have excess skin....
Honestly I’d put you at ~13%. The skin throws it off.
Awesome work!![/QUOTE]
Thanks for the reply man pretty stoked to hear that.
I see you answer a lot of q's on here for people so I figured I would ask here instead of a thread, but do you think another 8 weeks is too long to cut? I've been on a pretty deep calorie cut but have been doing loads of volume trying to switch up between heavy and light days to limit muscle loss. I'm not so much getting burnt out on the food part of the cut, but have been def been feeling the drain at the gym the last couple weeks lol.
[QUOTE=subbob;1631232293]Thanks for the reply man pretty stoked to hear that.
I see you answer a lot of q's on here for people so I figured I would ask here instead of a thread, but do you think another 8 weeks is too long to cut? I've been on a pretty deep calorie cut but have been doing loads of volume trying to switch up between heavy and light days to limit muscle loss. I'm not so much getting burnt out on the food part of the cut, but have been def been feeling the drain at the gym the last couple weeks lol.[/QUOTE]
Well, how long have you been dieting and how much weight have you lost? How much are you eating?
The real question is: how do YOU feel about how you look? That's all that matters...
Hello
5’7 130lbs 19 years old
https ://imgur.com/a/TUPBgTv
[QUOTE=paulfara314;1631304513]5’7 130lbs 19 years old
https ://imgur.com/a/TUPBgTv[/QUOTE]very close to my stats lol... maybe 20% though, you need some muscle on that frame
[QUOTE=faithbrah;1631305433]very close to my stats lol... maybe 20% though, you need some muscle on that frame[/QUOTE]
I see alot of people saying to read the stickies and I have read a fair share of them but definitely not all. Would you have any good stickies/advice for a beginner like me?
[QUOTE=paulfara314;1631316533]I see alot of people saying to read the stickies and I have read a fair share of them but definitely not all. Would you have any good stickies/advice for a beginner like me?[/QUOTE]
You’re not 20%... maybe 15%
You just need to start eating and lifting heavy.
Get on a good beginner program like Fierce 5 Novice and eat in a reasonable surplus
Hi All,
Height: 5 10
Weight: 178
Waist: 32-33
Pictures are on profile.
I have been dying to know what my bodyfat is at. I just cut down from 207 and am sitting at 178. I'm guessing between 12-15% most calculators and tests I do pin me in that range. Although I know how unreliable those can be. I know that's a big range, but what do you guys think? I'm sick of cutting and I want to start bulking so bad. My lifts have stayed the same and have not noticed much loss of strength at all.
Thank you to anyone that offers their thoughts!
[QUOTE=tstevens935;1631320173]Hi All,
Height: 5 10
Weight: 178
Waist: 32-33
Pictures are on profile.
I have been dying to know what my bodyfat is at. I just cut down from 207 and am sitting at 178. I'm guessing between 12-15% most calculators and tests I do pin me in that range. Although I know how unreliable those can be. I know that's a big range, but what do you guys think? I'm sick of cutting and I want to start bulking so bad. My lifts have stayed the same and have not noticed much loss of strength at all.
Thank you to anyone that offers their thoughts![/QUOTE]
I'd put you between 12-13%. One of the pictures you actually look almost 10%, but I'd say between all of them, 12-13% or so.
Very good work dude!
[QUOTE=AdamWW;1631321923]I'd put you between 12-13%. One of the pictures you actually look almost 10%, but I'd say between all of them, 12-13% or so.
Very good work dude![/QUOTE]
Thanks man! Appreciate the reply. I hope to get as lean as you one day, but that's hard work to get that low. Major props.