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

[Dorich]

I'm 30 lbs in after 5 weeks or so, pretty happy with the rate that I'm losing at, haven't ever been 'in shape' in my life so I figured I might as well do it now.

Starting to see body changes, here I am currently relaxed.

Calculations tell me that I'm 20%~21% but I feel like I don't look that. Estimates?

Weight: 255

Height: 6'4"

Navel: 41.5"

This is not meant to sound discouraging in any way, shape or form, but you are not close to 20-21% yet.

I'd say 28-30% is a safe estimate. That's how I see it.

That said, the most important thing is you're losing fat and making significant progress. Stay disciplined and you'll reach your goal.

Also, I think this chart is fairly accurate as far as BF% goes: http://www.builtlean.com/wp-content/...tage-men-1.jpg

Good luck.

[ConquerMyself]

This is not meant to sound discouraging in any way, shape or form, but you are not close to 20-21% yet.

I'd say 28-30% is a safe estimate. That's how I see it.

That said, the most important thing is you're losing fat and making significant progress. Stay disciplined and you'll reach your goal.

Also, I think this chart is fairly accurate as far as BF% goes:

Good luck.

Thanks! 28ish sounds more realistic to me, thanks for the input

[Tigerzen]

would u say im 33-35%? cuz thats what I've been telling ppl lol. can i now tell ppl i'm 28-30

I don't think you're as high as 35%, somewhere around the 30% mark. Some of your lifts require a bit of muscle mass so that's why I estimated you 28 to 30%.

[johnbalist]

weight: 190lb
height: 5'11
Pics in Body Space
Can you guys please give me an estimate? I really have no idea and this would really help me.
I have another question. Do you guys thing I should cut my body weight down to 10% or would I be too skinny?

[th9302]

24 / 5'11 / 225lb

been lifting weight for a year . i geuss it's around early mid 20s
should i keep bulk or cut for summer
thx

[Tucane]

weight: 190lb
height: 5'11
Pics in Body Space
Can you guys please give me an estimate? I really have no idea and this would really help me.
I have another question. Do you guys thing I should cut my body weight down to 10% or would I be too skinny?

You look to be around 23%BF as of now.

Cutting all the way down to 10% might be taking it a bit too far, aim for 12+ %BF the first time. Start lifting immediatly to make the best of your cut.

[Tucane]

24 / 5'11 / 225lb

been lifting weight for a year . i geuss it's around early mid 20s
should i keep bulk or cut for summer
thx

Yup, about 22%BF.

Depends on what you're comfortable with and/or if you have a set goal for summer. I'd say cut, but that's me.

[gloreNx]

guess my bf pls. cutting atm. average lighting no pump

[IBgrind]

As you said, back and shoulders are leaner (sub20), while chest and belly carry more fat (mid20's). I'd say you're about 22%BF.

I would recommend a standard deficit and keeping up your lifts to preserve lean mass.

Thanks for the insight. By "standard deficit" do you mean around like 300 calories below maintenance?

[Tucane]

Thanks for the insight. By "standard deficit" do you mean around like 300 calories below maintenance?

Standard is -500 kcal, which would mean ≈1lb of weight loss per week, on average.

[Partyrocking]

24 / 5'11 / 225lb

been lifting weight for a year . i geuss it's around early mid 20s
should i keep bulk or cut for summer
thx

22-23%. IMO, it's time to cut. I'd aim for 200 and see how that looks.

[EjnarKolinkar]

@th9302 what others said. 22-25% pretty reasonable to cash in on some of those gainz with a cut.

@hhh good work on the training and fat loss. IKWYM it can be hard to get a good feel for body fat as it's coming off and you are over 25%

30% is close enough. Just keep grinding, you will know more as time goes by. The longer the cut the more you just have to keep your eyes on today.

@andym 20-25% is ballpark, looks fine to do some fat loss in general.

@glore sorry no comment from me on goals for teens.

[FFTesla]

37 / 5'7'' / 169 lbs

Scale says 24.9%BF, is scale accurate?

Thanks.

[Tucane]

37 / 5'7'' / 169 lbs

Scale says 24.9%BF, is scale accurate?

Thanks.

Scales are never accurate, as they have no real way of determining what's fat and what's not. They are usually based on a 'sample person' of X height, which based on Y weight, gives a BF% reading of Z.

You look to be around 22%BF. Even fat distribution.

[FFTesla]

Scales are never accurate, as they have no real way of determining what's fat and what's not. They are usually based on a 'sample person' of X height, which based on Y weight, gives a BF% reading of Z.

You look to be around 22%BF. Even fat distribution.

Thanks for your estimation. I would prefer 20%bf lol, but I guess 22% is more real

I have a scale at home, and once a month I get a measurement (weight and bf%) in the gym on a, supposedly, more accurate scale apparatus. I just ordered a caliper from Amazon and will compare the 3 measurements.

[gloreNx]

guess my bf pls. cutting atm. average lighting no pump

bump

[JJsevens]

3 months into bulk, what do you guys think?

40 yrs.
6'3
215lbs.

[EjnarKolinkar]

bump

Move on, this isnt going anywhere.

Everybody in this thread can read, bumping is not needed.



@ jj 20% area. Id slow down the bulk, consider gaintain?

@ff 20%+ area.

[Brachistochrone]

I'm currently 6 weeks into a cut and I was wondering if I could get a second opinion on what body fat % I am.

My goal is to get to 10% body fat and then begin lean bulking.

6'1" (186cm)
19 years old
156lbs (70kg)

[Tucane]

I'm currently 6 weeks into a cut and I was wondering if I could get a second opinion on what body fat % I am.

My goal is to get to 10% body fat and then begin lean bulking.

6'1" (186cm)
19 years old
156lbs (70kg)

I'd say 12%BF.

[chamelious]

5 10, 177lbs. Aiming for sub 10. Would have estimated 12-13 now.

Tend to hold a lot of fat in midsection, arms/back/legs tend to look much leaner.

[JJsevens]

Move on, this isnt going anywhere.

Everybody in this thread can read, bumping is not needed.



@ jj 20% area. Id slow down the bulk, consider gaintain?

@ff 20%+ area.

damn it i'm a fat ass! Time to start cutting now i guess.....faaak!

[ttowns86]

Trying to do a slow bulk since I still don't really have any muscle, just wondering what BF% I am starting at.

I am guessing 14-16%ish but looking for other estimates.

Male 30 yrs
5' - 10"
151 lbs

[JJsevens]

Seeing as I've put on some serious fat, what would you rate bf% last summer? Trying to get back to that or get leaner, never knew what I got down to before.

40
6'3
208lbs.

http://imgur.com/a/QL0bz

[Tucane]

5 10, 177lbs. Aiming for sub 10. Would have estimated 12-13 now.

Tend to hold a lot of fat in midsection, arms/back/legs tend to look much leaner.

If the other parts are equally or more defined, I can't see you being higher than 12%BF.

[Tucane]

Trying to do a slow bulk since I still don't really have any muscle, just wondering what BF% I am starting at.

I am guessing 14-16%ish but looking for other estimates.


Male 30 yrs
5' - 10"
151 lbs

I'd say 17-18%BF.

[Tucane]

Seeing as I've put on some serious fat, what would you rate bf% last summer? Trying to get back to that or get leaner, never knew what I got down to before.

40
6'3
208lbs.

http://imgur.com/a/QL0bz

I'm guessing around 13%BF.

[Dorich]

I'm currently 6 weeks into a cut and I was wondering if I could get a second opinion on what body fat % I am.

My goal is to get to 10% body fat and then begin lean bulking.

6'1" (186cm)
19 years old
156lbs (70kg)

I see you around 11%-ish. 11.5% at most. In other words, very close to your goal, but you may already be there.

[JJsevens]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but how do you calculate what bf% you want to get to in pounds? For example Tucane gave me an estimate of 20% bf:

215x20%= 43 pounds
If I want to get down to 10%bf I'd have to lose 21.5lbs??

I'd weigh 193.5lbs.....is that correct?

[Tuck91]

Posting a better picture this time around,

5"11
153lbs.
25 yrs of age

I cut out all junk food & lost 7 pounds in the last two months, should I incorporate more carbs to bulk up more, or stay lean & just eat healthy? Can you gain muscle on or at maintenance /small surplus. At what point does your surplus get stored as fat?