Estimate My BF% Please!
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Cmase0194
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Hey guys, I know these aren't the easiest things to guess at a glance, but I've done a caliper test and it read way under the BF% I have. If you guys could please just help me out with a rough estimation of my actual %, I'd appreciate it a lot!
Just need to get some idea of where I am right now. Having loose skin from being 300lbs, and losing weight too quickly, throws me off in figuring it out myself.
Currently standing at 6'5" and 185lbs
~Thanks, everyone!
(Sorry for repost, wasn't aware you can't delete old posts)
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Just need to get some idea of where I am right now. Having loose skin from being 300lbs, and losing weight too quickly, throws me off in figuring it out myself.
Currently standing at 6'5" and 185lbs
~Thanks, everyone!
(Sorry for repost, wasn't aware you can't delete old posts)
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Probably ballpark 10% I'd say.0
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Any leg pics? I guess a bit higher than 10% but less than 13%.
Congrats on your loss!0 -
Fantastic loss and your skin tightened up really well. Time for some muscle.0
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Thanks for the replies guys! I was curious, should I still be on a cut right now at my BF%? Or is it time to switch up to a bulk?0
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13 - 15%....
I would bulk. At your (our) height, we desperately need muscle mass LOL0 -
Haha I agree with the need for muscle 100% @DragonShoe_GCole. Anyone have a link for a recommended "well-rounded" workout week-to-week? Bulk specific, if possible please!0
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Here's a calculator. Enter your measurements.
http://www.webcalcsolutions.com/Fitness-Calculators/Body-Fat-Navy.asp?AcctNum=0&Index=740898448098751160 -
Based on my measurements, it says 11-12%
thanks for the link, man!
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Haha I agree with the need for muscle 100% @DragonShoe_GCole. Anyone have a link for a recommended "well-rounded" workout week-to-week? Bulk specific, if possible please!
I would suggest looking into strong lifts or all pro beginner routine. This assumes you are a beginner to heavy lifting...0 -
Nice job, Cmase!!
Why estimate? Why not get "dunked?"They say hydrostatic testing is the "gold standard" for body fat testing.
I'm in no way affiliated w/ this company, but I found it a god-send when I was wanting to take some before/after measurements. I'm glad a friend found them for me. Not sure where you live, but maybe there's something like this where you're at: http://www.bodyfattest.com/. They charge $49 for the first test, and $35 for each follow-up. It takes less than 10 minutes.
You did some awesome work, dropping 115 pounds.
I didn't have so much to go, but based on their measurements, I went from 18.7% body fat down to 11.5%. I'm now on the maintaining part.0 -
I think a lifting program would be a great idea for you!0
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Hey guys, thanks for keeping on with recommendations and feedback! I actually got down a bit more to 175 and I've been on my third week of a bulk. Back up to 182, which is perfect, since after a bit of a maintenance I was floating just under 180. I'll post progress pics in just a matter of time if you all feel like judging the progress(;
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