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

[JanekM]

Hello wonderful people - I was wondering if you could estimate my body fat! I have been hitting the gym regularly for about a year now and about to go on my first cut to finally lean down before I continue adding more muscle. My pictures are in my 'progress' in my profile!

185 lbs
5 feet 9 inches
21 years old

[hardyboysare]

Thanks, man. Repped. I was thinking a couple of percentage points lower, but that's why I asked.

No problem it is mainly to do that you lack core definition which pushes you up. Although bf% are not determined by just one place such as stomach generally on most men this is last place to go therefore the lower the % less of a gut is present. Irrelevant of this you are reasonable lean as your 6ft 3 if you are interested I would suggest adding muscle as on bigger frames fat percentage is easier to hide then smaller frames when you have more muscle. When I have cut to around 11-12% (avatar) I'm touching 170lb at 6ft 2 and I believe I look too small, so I do recommend getting more muscle as us taller men need it.

[ButtDoc]

No problem it is mainly to do that you lack core definition which pushes you up. Although bf% are not determined by just one place such as stomach generally on most men this is last place to go therefore the lower the % less of a gut is present. Irrelevant of this you are reasonable lean as your 6ft 3 if you are interested I would suggest adding muscle as on bigger frames fat percentage is easier to hide then smaller frames when you have more muscle. When I have cut to around 11-12% (avatar) I'm touching 170lb at 6ft 2 and I believe I look too small, so I do recommend getting more muscle as us taller men need it.

Agreed that I could use some more muscle mass. You should have seen me 9 months ago before I started lifting! Got up to about 200 lbs on a fairly dirty bulk, so I've been cutting back the last 6 weeks or so. I think I'd like to lose a few more lbs just to give me some more time to bulk. Losing patience with the cut though as I've seen some strength losses.

Thanks again. I lurk around here quite a bit, and I'm always impressed with how helpful you are.

[Aljan95]

Hey i'd like to see if someone can see how much my bodyfat % is at. im 182cms i weigh 97kg. I've always hade a very wide pelvic bone. although i store quite abit of fat in my lovehandles i can still feel my bone to my sides.
Also i've been on and off training for some time. my arms are 17'inches+
https:[remove this]//imgur.com/1RJ2wVY

[hardyboysare]

Hey i'd like to see if someone can see how much my bodyfat % is at. im 182cms i weigh 97kg. I've always hade a very wide pelvic bone. although i store quite abit of fat in my lovehandles i can still feel my bone to my sides.
Also i've been on and off training for some time. my arms are 17'inches+
https:[remove this]//imgur.com/1RJ2wVY

About 24%

[JanekM]

About 24%

Hi, could you estimate mine as well please?

185 lbs
5' 9''
21 years old

Pictures are in my gallery!

[tylerjunior]

Hello, I'm very curious to know what you guys would guess my body fat percentage is! My Omron weight scale (BIA Method) gives me 16% BF and measuring tape formulas give me 7% to about 12%. I've never used calipers, so not sure what that would give me.. If my bf % is truly 10% (lets say that's results avg), am I considered too skinny at only 150lbs? Over the holidays I was visiting family and they thought I was too skinny and looked sick.. LOL (I recently cut from 200+ lbs (obese).

23

5'8" / 177cm

150 LBS / 68kg

I have attached my photos. Thanks for your input!

[madman94]

Did a 10 week transformation, what do you guys think the starting and ending bf percentages are?

[tylerjunior]

Did a 10 week transformation, what do you guys think the starting and ending bf percentages are?

what's your height and weight? great transformation dude!

[madman94]

Hello, I'm very curious to know what you guys would guess my body fat percentage is! My Omron weight scale (BIA Method) gives me 16% BF and measuring tape formulas give me 7% to about 12%. I've never used calipers, so not sure what that would give me.. If my bf % is truly 10% (lets say that's results avg), am I considered too skinny at only 150lbs? Over the holidays I was visiting family and they thought I was too skinny and looked sick.. LOL (I recently cut from 200+ lbs (obese).

23

5'8" / 177cm

150 LBS / 68kg

I have attached my photos. Thanks for your input!

12 to 13% You need to gain some mass now "EDIT" my height is 5'11, my current weight is now 76kgs.

[tylerjunior]

12 to 13% You need to gain some mass now "EDIT" my height is 5'11, my current weight is now 76kgs.

thanks for the guess. I f'd up and wasn't in the gym for 3 months and lost some mass. :\ Definitely getting on a new eating/weight lifting program soon! I wanna say your current body fat is probably near the same, but I really have no idea haha!

[madman94]

thanks for the guess. I f'd up and wasn't in the gym for 3 months and lost some mass. :\ Definitely getting on a new eating/weight lifting program soon! I wanna say your current body fat is probably near the same, but I really have no idea haha!

Im thinking the same, 13% Dont worry after a cut like yours you will see huge muscle gains within the first 4 weeks of lifting, just please stay with clean foods and count calories. good luck.

[KCMann]

bulked a bit too hard currently 6' 196-199 lbs 35.5 waist looking for an estimate. first pic is completley relaxed second is sucked in and flexed.

[madman94]

bulked a bit too hard currently 6' 196-199 lbs 35.5 waist looking for an estimate. first pic is completley relaxed second is sucked in and flexed.

imo 15 to 17% it seems like alot of it is water hence why I say it could be 15%.

[Ultradian]

Hey.
6 foot 82kg.

Should I cut or try recomp?

[madman94]

Hey.
6 foot 82kg.

Should I cut or try recomp?

everyone here will tell you to bulk, but imo I think you should cut another 4% bf then "LEAN" bulk. you look around 16-18%

[tylerjunior]

Im thinking the same, 13% Dont worry after a cut like yours you will see huge muscle gains within the first 4 weeks of lifting, just please stay with clean foods and count calories. good luck.

ok, got you. I've been eating clean and using the myfitpal app regularly. thanks brother!

[JanekM]

Hi, could you give me an estimate please?

185 lbs
5' 9''
21 years old

Pictures are in my bodyspace! Haven't figured out attachments.

[bwild0093]

Hey all! Would love to know an estimate of my BF%. Cutting right now and assume it's almost time to do a lean bulk. Would waiting till 10% just be to much with my current muscle mass?

6ft4
198lbs

Pics in bodyspace

[hardyboysare]

Did a 10 week transformation, what do you guys think the starting and ending bf percentages are?

To start off with your description is a tad misleading those two pictures are not 10 weeks apart simple as that. Based on your images on your profile the first one was back in 2010 and the new one is present so 9 years. Just in case people read that and get confused and expect 10 week results to do this as they wont.

OK as for bf%, first 26% mark, second - 13% about (good lbm)

[madman94]

To start off with your description is a tad misleading those two pictures are not 10 weeks apart simple as that. Based on your images on your profile the first one was back in 2010 and the new one is present so 9 years. Just in case people read that and get confused and expect 10 week results to do this as they wont.

OK as for bf%, first 26% mark, second - 13% about (good lbm)

Say what you must but that is 10 weeks apart brother. The week 1 photo is not old, I have a motorcycle helmet in there and i got my bike license 1 year ago not to mention the giant tv in the background lol..I have it all documented on my phone with the dates listed on the details panel. And to be fair its 10 weeks and 3 days. Either way thank you for your input here is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSCovfdMOtQ

[hardyboysare]

Say what you must but that is 10 weeks apart brother. The week 1 photo is not old, I have a motorcycle helmet in there and i got my bike license 1 year ago not to mention the giant tv in the background lol..I have it all documented on my phone with the dates listed on the details panel. And to be fair its 10 weeks and 3 days. Either way thank you for your input here is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSCovfdMOtQ

OK I do have my doubts based on the world of technology these days but hey what do I know (I'm getting old). As for your progress you have made fantastic change in 10 weeks although from my standpoint when offering advice I still would be wary in implying that this is kind of body composition occurs in 10 weeks for everyone. Based on your previous images you had a good physique back in 2013 so the progress from muscle memory must have really helped..... (plus good lighting, relaxed vs flexed state).

Anyway back to bf% estimates on this thread however fantastic work does show what dedication can do (rep), although many people have to remember if you lack lean body mass to begin with make any transformation to lean is pointless you will just be skinny.

[JanekM]

Please brothers, could someone tell me my fatness level.

185 lbs - 84 kg
5'9'' - 175 cm
21 years old

Pics in body space.

[hardyboysare]

Hey all! Would love to know an estimate of my BF%. Cutting right now and assume it's almost time to do a lean bulk. Would waiting till 10% just be to much with my current muscle mass?

6ft4
198lbs

Pics in bodyspace

15% about. Personally I wouldn't bother going to 10% its nothing special and will take a while which eats into potential muscle building time maybe lose a little bit more then focus on building muscle.

Hi, could you give me an estimate please?

185 lbs
5' 9''
21 years old

Pictures are in my bodyspace! Haven't figured out attachments.

22-24%

[JanekM]

15% about. Personally I wouldn't bother going to 10% its nothing special and will take a while which eats into potential muscle building time maybe lose a little bit more then focus on building muscle.



22-24%

Thank you brother.

Do you think I am big enough to justify a cut? In the year I have been working out I have gained about 1kg, so I have been essentially eating around maintenance. Should I continue that?

[hardyboysare]

Thank you brother.

Do you think I am big enough to justify a cut? In the year I have been working out I have gained about 1kg, so I have been essentially eating around maintenance. Should I continue that?

Yes you are big enough to cut. Its down to preference if you want summer aesthetics then cutting will be the route. If powerlifting is the plan then carry on with small surplus.

[JanekM]

Yes you are big enough to cut. Its down to preference if you want summer aesthetics then cutting will be the route. If powerlifting is the plan then carry on with small surplus.

Thank you for that!

Out of interest - how did you know I was interested in powerlifting?

How long would you cut for / down to what %age? I have no experience in trying to lose fat!

[hardyboysare]

Thank you for that!

Out of interest - how did you know I was interested in powerlifting?

How long would you cut for / down to what %age? I have no experience in trying to lose fat!

You are 21 and built solid you don't get that from lifting small weights.... Not to mention your core is noticeable even at a higher bf% which indicates strong progress in the major lifts (generally).

I cut to I am about 15% then reassess depending on how much muscle I start noticing and if my lifts are taking a hit or not. If I have enough muscle for this year I cut down to about 11-13% before leaning bulking again, if not enough muscle I start lean bulking around 15%.

Read this sticky will start you in the right direction on how to lose fat.

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=173439001

and

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=165843261

[JanekM]

You are 21 and built solid you don't get that from lifting small weights.... Not to mention your core is noticeable even at a higher bf% which indicates strong progress in the major lifts (generally).

I cut to I am about 15% then reassess depending on how much muscle I start noticing and if my lifts are taking a hit or not. If I have enough muscle for this year I cut down to about 11-13% before leaning bulking again, if not enough muscle I start lean bulking around 15%.

Read this sticky will start you in the right direction on how to lose fat.


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That's very interesting - thank you for that. I was actually confused about why I can see my core (especially when I do the Valsalva maneuver) at my body fat - I did not realise that the major lifts would help to build it that much!

I guess I will aim for 15% for now. Thank you for the guides - I will have a look through them in a min !

[Jake82D]

I've been bumbling around with my first 10 months of weight training and cutting. I think I'm getting close to where I want to be to start a lean bulk, but wanted a few other opinions.

My pictures are in the progress pictures of my bodyspace. They are the ones from this month (Jan 2019).

I'm 36 years old, 5' 10'', and currently averaging between 162-165 lbs.

As a side note, this is the first time in my life I have ever been able to see my abs and I am excited to see what I can do from here.

Any estimate will be appreciated.