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Estimate My BF% Please!

Cmase0194
Cmase0194 Posts: 23 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Maintaining Weight
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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Replies

  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Probably ballpark 10% I'd say.
  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
    Any leg pics? I guess a bit higher than 10% but less than 13%.
    Congrats on your loss!
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    Fantastic loss and your skin tightened up really well. Time for some muscle.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    DopeItUp wrote: »
    Probably ballpark 10% I'd say.

    I was thinking 12-14 because defined upper abs but not so much lower...?
  • Cmase0194
    Cmase0194 Posts: 23 Member
    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?
  • DragonShoe_GCole
    DragonShoe_GCole Posts: 137 Member
    13 - 15%....

    I would bulk. At your (our) height, we desperately need muscle mass LOL
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Cmase0194 wrote: »
    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?

    you would benefit from a bulk for sure, so I say go for it.
  • Cmase0194
    Cmase0194 Posts: 23 Member
    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!
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    Here's a calculator. Enter your measurements.
    http://www.webcalcsolutions.com/Fitness-Calculators/Body-Fat-Navy.asp?AcctNum=0&Index=74089844809875116
  • Cmase0194
    Cmase0194 Posts: 23 Member
    Based on my measurements, it says 11-12% :open_mouth: thanks for the link, man!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Cmase0194 wrote: »
    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...
  • notmadeinchina
    notmadeinchina Posts: 8 Member
    edited September 2015
    Nice job, Cmase!!

    Why estimate? Why not get "dunked?" :smile: 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.
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    I think a lifting program would be a great idea for you!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,116 Member
    12%-15%. Good job.

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  • Cmase0194
    Cmase0194 Posts: 23 Member
    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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