Bodyfat estimation please!

[getnlarge18]

Sorry to do this (probably gets annoying!), but the person who typically takes my bf% is on vacation... Out of curiosity, where would you put it in this picture? Keep in mind that I'm a 22 year old female, 5'6", 140lbs. Thanks guys!!

[swizole]

lookin pretty damn lean. I am not good at guessing bodyfat, especially in women, but you are looking good ;)

[THE_DOME]

women bf is hard to guess

[swizole]

sure is

[lucabratzi]

yeah like they said woman bf is hard to geuss cause its usually higher, but i wouldnt worry about the numbers, ur stomach looks really good. i give u two thumbs up...

[getnlarge18]

That's what I was afraid of...hopefully someone will have an idea though! Maybe this will help....at what bf% do you typically start to see veins in your lower abs? I have quite a few now starting in my hips up through about an inch below my bellybutton. I can post some other pics too if that will help.

[getnlarge18]

Maybe this will help? Kind of sucks being female sometimes...this isn't exactly a common sport for women so there aren't a ton of resources out there!

[gellert32]

For women you need essential fat in the range of 10-12 percent. In women breast tissue is comprised mostly of fat and normal bodily functions riley on some fat. If you still get a regular menstrual cycle its safe to say you are above 8 percent. You look really lean though so don’t be so focused on you percentage worry about you appearance.
If you are still unsatisfied and really want to know you percentage you can calculate it yourself.

Body fat formula for women
1Total body weight multiplied by 0.732) + 8.987
2Wrist measurement divided by 3.140
3Waist measurement at your naval multiplied by 0.157
4Hip measurement at fullest point multiplied by 0.249
5Forearm measurement at fullest point multiplied by 0.434
Lean body mass= 1+2+3+4+5
Body fat weight total bodyweight – lean body mass
To find the percentage multiply body fat weight by 100 divided by total bodyweight.

Good luck

[Natty99]

I'd say right around 10. You look great!

[getnlarge18]

gellert32...according to that formula, I'm at ~6.2%, which is obviously NOT true! Sooo...not sure how accurate that one is!

The reason that I'd like to know is this: I know what a lot of the girls at this show last year were when they stepped onstage. The judges liked that look and I'd like to know approximately where I should try to come in to give them what they're (hopefully) looking for this year.

[C_Bino]

My guess is 12% +/- 1%. It is harder for me to tell with women, But nonetheless you look to be in great shape. Keep doing your thing.

-Bino

[spound]

Like others have said its hard to say since you are female, but I will take a stab at it and say 12-15%. Your upper body looks very lean, and your lower body looks good as well, but it looks like your upper body obviously comes in before your lower (this is how most people are anyways)

[*Narkissos*]

I'd say right around 10. You look great!

This isnt' a guy here people.. I'd say you're in the 15-18% range.

You've a good shape... good luck

[FullMoonHowlingWolf]

My girlfriend is here and she's a trainer and believes that you are between 13% - 14%. Also, you can go to this website which is an online body fat percentage calculator for Men and Women. I hope this helps. http://www.linear-software.com/online.html

[gellert32]

That test is not the most accurate test there is. You can buy calipers and get a more accurate by measuring your skin folds.

[Steve80]

My girlfriend is here and she's a trainer and believes that you are between 13% - 14%. Also, you can go to this website which is an online body fat percentage calculator for Men and Women. I hope this helps. http://www.linear-software.com/online.html

I am not so sure I trust that. I tried the measuring tape method for the hell of it. It said I was at 19.98 body fat. Doesnt sound right. Not sure if I some how measured wrong or the test is just bogus. What the highest amount of body fat you can have to see your abs?

[chest6]

Hard to tell with women but I'd guess 13%. You are very lean though, looking good..keep it up.

[SwoleCat]

14-15% is where I'd place my money.

Looking great!

:)

~SC~

[energizer bunny]

your lukin prety damn fine.

[cj1capp]

Sorry to do this (probably gets annoying!), but the person who typically takes my bf% is on vacation... Out of curiosity, where would you put it in this picture? Keep in mind that I'm a 22 year old female, 5'6", 140lbs. Thanks guys!!
Im in the same boat but here is my 2 cents, You look Great and for body fat content im saying 10 to 11 % my wife is about the same size as you but with a higher fat % and her Doctor says shes at 16%

[mousetraps]

your bodyfat is somewhere between call me and marry me... im with swole, 14-15%

[Iceman69]

You would be turning my head in the gym, and I'd end up crashing into something. Good luck in your next comp!!!!!

[sonar1234]

Looking great, my girlfriend needs some motivation to get back in the gym, she used to be a figure skater, she got some good legs pertty much like yours.

I will show her your pictures guess that will do it.

You look great and good luck in competition.

[guest589745]

I dunno but you look great!

[Hellmaskbanned]

14-15% is where I'd place my money.

Looking great!

:)

~SC~


I agree.

Looking really good.

[getnlarge18]

Thanks for the help (and the compliments...it's always nice to get those when you're in comp prep!)... I hunted someone down today to take my bf% and apparently I'm sitting right at 15%. Not as good as I'd hoped because I'd like to be aroudn 10% 4 weeks from now....but then 10% on one girl could look totally different from 10% on another. Guess I'll just have to kick it up a notch!

[Myka]

Looking great, my girlfriend needs some motivation to get back in the gym, she used to be a figure skater, she got some good legs pertty much like yours.

I will show her your pictures guess that will do it.

You look great and good luck in competition.

yes show your woman pictures of what you want her to look like:rolleyes:

[GQ-Bouncer]

14% ?

[*Narkissos*]

Thanks for the help (and the compliments...it's always nice to get those when you're in comp prep!)... I hunted someone down today to take my bf% and apparently I'm sitting right at 15%. Not as good as I'd hoped because I'd like to be aroudn 10% 4 weeks from now....but then 10% on one girl could look totally different from 10% on another. Guess I'll just have to kick it up a notch!

What's your plan of attack? :)

[tbody66]

14%, and you look fine... fine... fine!

[getnlarge18]

What's your plan of attack? :)

Well...it's more my trainer's plan of attack than mine ;D I've upped my cardio a bit and she tweaked my diet a little this morning as well. I like the changes that she made to it, and when I spoke with her she said she's "very happy" about where I am right now. Sooo...watch out!

[S.P.G]

i say around 14-16

[UCFTransam]

Nice glutes for sure though.

[Big Broker 1]

looking great...good luck with the comp

[kloter1]

your abs are kickin!!!!!!! nice work

[*Narkissos*]

Well...it's more my trainer's plan of attack than mine ;D I've upped my cardio a bit and she tweaked my diet a little this morning as well. I like the changes that she made to it, and when I spoke with her she said she's "very happy" about where I am right now. Sooo...watch out!

Will do. I'm excited for you. Keep us informed :thumbsup:

~Narkissos

[Killzone]

You look great. Period.

[STEROIDZZ]

shit i say drop the guessing on body fat... you single ?? ahhaha

[DamnYouMSN]

you just bumped a 5month old thread....good job buddy

[*Alex*]

you just bumped a 5month old thread....good job buddy
:owned: :owned: :owned:

[hardgainer12]

bwahahahaha thats funny

[helium3]

14% and lookin good,hard work is paying off.

[PlasticFuture112]

looking great there, keep up the good work.

[chineauh]

i am a female bodybuilder and i'm pretty good at guessing this things. i would guess between 15-20% You look pretty good got some water retention around your kidney area but thants really not a problem to solve quickly. real nice keep it up

[Superhuman]

Will You Marry Me?

[STEROIDZZ]

whats bumped a 5 month old thread mean >?? and your welcome haha