Body fat test

[scatrat33]

Is it necessary to get your BF% tested before a cycle? And which is the most accurate way to do it? Does the doctor do it ?

 

[dylangemelli]

you should definitely get it done, yes... watch this video.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wq7JhOa1wE&t=55s

 

[SteveMobsterG]

The most accurate is a dexa scan

 

[stevesmi]

you can simply post up a picture on here and we can give you a guestimate

i think absolutely you should know your body fat, how else can you set goals and know what you did and learn?

to use steroids a skinny guy should be atleast 7% body fat
a fat guy should be no more than 18% body fat (if they are strength training) and 14% if they are trying to bodybuild

 

[muskate]

I don't recommend starting a steroid cycle if your body fat is higher then 12%. It's going to put a lot of strain on your heart and the higher your body fat percentage, the more testosterone will aromatize into estrogen.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

You can run a steroid cycle any time you want but it is always better and safer to be lean. I do not think a test is necessary though. There are much easier ways to get a good idea like just posting a picture up.