BF % Estimate

[mekannik]

15-16% is my guess

maybe as high as 18%

I support that. You do not have an appreciable level of lean muscle to drive this number down. Might actually be higher.

 

[danbo]

I support that. You do not have an appreciable level of lean muscle to drive this number down. Might actually be higher.

My BF % is actually 12.6%

 

[mekannik]

My BF % is actually 12.6%

How did you have it tested?

 

[danbo]

How did you have it tested?

Using the BF calculator given as a link on this thread, which is supposed to be accurate.

 

[mekannik]

Using the BF calculator given as a link on this thread, which is supposed to be accurate.

Yeah, ok. That is a ball park estimate.

Spend 10-20 bucks (euro, whatever) and have a 7 point caliper done. The only saving grace you have is that thinner people can have a lower body fat due to lack of mass.

 

[Protobuilder]

Yeah, ok. That is a ball park estimate.

Spend 10-20 bucks (euro, whatever) and have a 7 point caliper done. The only saving grace you have is that thinner people can have a lower body fat due to lack of mass.

Eh. I expected a bit more rudeness when it comes to INSANE EXTREME HARDCORE BODYFAT TESTING!!!!! I F'ING KILLLLLL those calipers each and EVRY tIm3!!!

 

[asdfzxcv]

Sorry if this sounds like a very stupid question,but when measuring the waist where exactly do you measure?On the site coolcolj posted it says 1 inch above the naval,but on other sites I have seen it says at naval level or lower.What is the generally accepted place to measure the waist at?

Thanks in advance

 

[coolcolj]

I normally measure mine at the belly button with a slight exhale.

best down upon waking

 

[coolcolj]

My BF % is actually 12.6%

visually you don't look 12-13% to me.

When I was at that level I had visible ab outlines and muscle contours could be seen

see pic - from a couple of years ago, standing relaxed, 192lbs, waist at 33inches and about 12-13% bodyfat. I still had a lot of pinchable fat and a bit of double chin too
http://www.members.optushome.com.au/coolcolj/Temp2/CCJ_192lbs.JPG

 

[Protobuilder]

^^ Exactly. That's where I'm at right now. Just under 13% and my contours are roughly the same as coolcolj's picture.