Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I had a post a few days ago stating that I had 2% BF. That was recorded about 8 months ago. Everyone said there was no way I had 2% BF. I just got tested today with my friend at school. He had 10.4 and I had 4.6. I asked them how accurate it was and they said it was pretty accurate. I have heard of a water weight test or something but I have no idea where to get that done. Does my 4.6 seem more believable?
Just got my BF tested.
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nautica
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Unless you were givent the hydro test. Then your results could be anywhere from 5% to 35% off. Body fat checkers should only be used to help you keep up with your progress. Personally, I think the mirror works better.
Post a pic and we can give you a range.
btw 4.6% if correct is excellent.
2% is completely unhealthy.
Nautica
Post a pic and we can give you a range.
btw 4.6% if correct is excellent.
2% is completely unhealthy.
Nautica
ironbarbarian
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Hey you have to do the underwater weighing b4 believing what they tell you son!
That is the most acurate test of all., and some of you will be suprised on how off your estimates are with kalipers and other methods of testing fat %.
IB
That is the most acurate test of all., and some of you will be suprised on how off your estimates are with kalipers and other methods of testing fat %.
IB
slin shady
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dxa scans are pretty accurate too, actually overtaking hydrostatic testing, as hydrostatic testing can be thrown off by small water current, waves, or if you don't fully exhale on the way down. With a dxa scan, it just xrays your whole body and gives your body fat total and individual body fats for your bodies different quadrons
SirWanksalot
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You look very lean - Props
I am concerened about the gravity in your area. Did you know most other people do not stand sideways like that because we would fall over.
Low body fat - weird side leaning gravity, Is there a connection?
Sirwanksalot
I am concerened about the gravity in your area. Did you know most other people do not stand sideways like that because we would fall over.
Low body fat - weird side leaning gravity, Is there a connection?
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Polfa/Jelfa
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Have you done any cycles in the past? You look good dont get me wrong... im curently trying to get to that bf% but you could use some mass ..know what i mean
ironbarbarian
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Ummm okay. Thats 7-8%. Also, before you start flamming the fuck out of me, I'll explain why.
First, you look good bro. You are a Hardworker.
Now to the bf% thing. Frorider6, I've been in human performance labs a number of times. I have seen the underwater weighing and the caliper measurements. Endurance athletes, looking a bit leaner than him have tested at 7%. The only guy who tested 4% range was a Bodybuilder who didnt even know what the fuck was happening around him. He was so carb depleted that you had to yell at him. And yeah, at 4% he looked way leaner than Slotline. Some of you have no idea what 4% bf is. You cant function at all. Ask any pro and youll see what I mean.
If you dont believe me, go and get tested, youll see I'm not bullshitting. Youll be surprised how off the caliper measurements are because they tend to concentrate on the skin and not on the actuall muscle mass as supposed to the underwater weighing.
7-8% is my estimate. Which is awesome BTW. Nothing to be ashamed off, I'm a 12% fatass if that makes you feel better bro.
IB
First, you look good bro. You are a Hardworker.
Now to the bf% thing. Frorider6, I've been in human performance labs a number of times. I have seen the underwater weighing and the caliper measurements. Endurance athletes, looking a bit leaner than him have tested at 7%. The only guy who tested 4% range was a Bodybuilder who didnt even know what the fuck was happening around him. He was so carb depleted that you had to yell at him. And yeah, at 4% he looked way leaner than Slotline. Some of you have no idea what 4% bf is. You cant function at all. Ask any pro and youll see what I mean.
If you dont believe me, go and get tested, youll see I'm not bullshitting. Youll be surprised how off the caliper measurements are because they tend to concentrate on the skin and not on the actuall muscle mass as supposed to the underwater weighing.
7-8% is my estimate. Which is awesome BTW. Nothing to be ashamed off, I'm a 12% fatass if that makes you feel better bro.
IB
crimson coal
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My reply.."You fucker" "Your ripped and I'm not!" Heh! You look great don't worry bout where your at. Just use the mirror as your guide.
my avatr pic has me at calipers at 3.2%. this was done by the guy who trains me as well as a few NPC folks and a new pro from Dallas. Taken in 4 places ( back,upperleg,abs,upper chest). i will say i felt like i was dead while being on stage and I would never be in this kind of shape for more than a few days. look at me and see why. i should post the front pic.
I think you look around 6 give or take 1...I have a friend that is natural and 6'2 225lbs @6%bf....I hate yall lucky mofos that dont have to do anything to stay lean. I work my ass off and would love to look like that. By the way I might be jealous but you are fockin ripped. Good Work
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str8manwithadickinhisass
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A lot of people have no idea what their body fat really is. You can't function for long at 4%. Calipers are bullshit guesses. I had underwater weighing done a few years ago and came out 22%. I didn't look fat either (by non BB standards) Right after doing the underwater weighing three qualified people did caliper testing with an arm, stomach, thigh, and upper back measurement. The caliper tests put me between 12-15%. Not many people maintain a true 10% or less year round.
ironbarbarian
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frorider6 said:
No flame from me bro. I'm just glad you spoke up. You have more experience with it than me. I have always guessed I was at 10% too but have been consistantly measured at 7.2%.
Care to have a guess at mine?
Good to hear bro. You are ripped bro, no I dont think your 10%, more like 8.5-9% at the most. Maybe even less. Looking good brother keep it up.
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The Shadow
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The dude in question, to me looks 5-6 %. If he had a dark tan, was pumped and under stage lighting you would agree with me. This is assuming that the lower body is in the same type of ripped condition.
That would be my x-girlfriend, haha. No my lower body is just the same. I am only 19, will my body still change? I look at my pictures from my freshmen year and I can tell that my body structure has changed a little? I guess what I am asking is am I still growing?
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PerfectRep
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When I took exercise physiology, we did three forms of BF testing. Underwater weighing is know to be most accuruate. I tested at 5% with the calipers, 3.5%with the infrared gadget, and 6% underwater.
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