Had my bodyfat % measured tonight

[Maverick_J8]

Digital calipers. Five readings.

1 pinch halfway between the nipple and the armpit crease > Measured 3mm

1 pinch 1 inch to the right of the belly button, and down a little > Measured 4mm

1 pinch 3/4 up the centre of the thigh. > measured 2mm.


It calculated each time, 1.5%. I am extremely lean, yes. I have a full six abs and cuts in my glutes, yes. But 1.5%.. is that even possible???

My stats are:

22
5' 9"
150lbs
Been cutting on EC stack the last 2 month.


I'm going to measure again in the morning and see what that tells me.

[ChuckLee]

It's absolutely impossible. Post some pics to prove that.

CL

[Maverick_J8]

It's absolutely impossible. Post some pics to prove that.

CL

My thoughts exactly. I'd be absolutely lethargic. The pro's don't even come in at that contest time.

I'll sort some pictures out and post up as soon as I get a chance.

[abbot138]

Yeah, I had the same problem with a BF test from a trainer at a gym, I came in around 4.5 there and in actuality I was aroun 11-12, so that might give you some sort of comparison to base your actual BF on. But like chuck said just post some pics in the pic forum and people will let you know what you are.

[green22]

yea right!!

[Maverick_J8]

So tested again today using the following method:

http://www.mansized.co.uk/answers/an...tml/id49/page2


Result = 5.6% - Rounded to 6%.

That is probably more like it.

[M302_Imola]

pics!

[novastepp]

let's see those cuts.

[Maverick_J8]

Will post pics today.

[Maverick_J8]

Here's a couple of mobile phone camera shots for now:

EDIT - Too big

[200byjune]

try again

[Maverick_J8]

Camera phone shots so as clear as one can expect. And to add, I don't train abs directly. Ever. Hence their lack of size. I feel Major compound lifts via stability are enough for me.

[ChuckLee]

So tested again today using the following method:

http://www.mansized.co.uk/answers/an...tml/id49/page2


Result = 5.6% - Rounded to 6%.

That is probably more like it.

Way more possible

CL

[ChuckLee]

Camera phone shots so as clear as one can expect. And to add, I don't train abs directly. Ever. Hence their lack of size. I feel Major compound lifts via stability are enough for me.

Looks more than 6 to me...I'd say a bit under 9-10%, maybe 8%...

[Maverick_J8]

Looks more than 6 to me...I'd say a bit under 9-10%, maybe 8%...

Cool. Give me more motivation to keep going.

Not that i'm going to simply take a single forum users opinion as fact.


Cheers for the opinion.

[Oki-Des]

Nice pic. My friend has very elastic skin as well. He is able to get lower than actual results on certain tests. At least you are actually a very low bf% and quite impressive. People wanted you to post pics probably hoping you were around 15 and able to take the piss out of you a bit. But your quite fit. Good luck and keep working out.

[MuscleScience]

the caliper method is not real reliable vs other methods for those below 5 or 6 % body fat.

[Narkissos]

Can't really tell the % from the pic...cept that you're lean.

Cuts in your glutes would put you sub-6% tho IMO.

Unless all of your 150 lbs are your glutes

bump for full-length pics.

And congrats on getting so lean.

-CNS

[BONE.CRUSHER]

lookin cut bro good job.

Got any full size pics ? i estimate at roughly 8%

[abbot138]

Looks good brotha, cant tell just from abs. I'd say 6% is a definite possibility.

[Maverick_J8]

Cheers for the feedback guys.

I will get some more pics.

I'll try for, leg shots. side view of glutes, arm shots, and full length of upper body.

[Maverick_J8]

Glutes (side view) - Again, crap quality.

[Maverick_J8]

Quad shot (excuse the openness to flesh on these pics). Totally for fitness analysis. They will be taken down after opinions and feedback.

[Narkissos]

I feel like i'm watching a porno.

Cept there's no hot chick taking it up the waazoo

Looking lean mate.

Definitely not 6% IMO.

(despite 6% looking different across body types and frames)

I'd put you higher.

Definitely sub-10%

There's not question about that.

Probably 8%

-CNS

[Maverick_J8]

I feel like i'm watching a porno.

Cept there's no hot chick taking it up the waazoo

Looking lean mate.

Definitely not 6% IMO.

(despite 6% looking different across body types and frames)

I'd put you higher.

Definitely sub-10%

There's not question about that.

Probably 8%

-CNS

Think i'm glad to hear that. As mentioned previously, it gives me more motivation to keep going a little longer.

Cheers bro.


As an example, what would you say this guy is from his glute shot? sub 6%? (Credit to whoever this is)

[Nismo]

Pretty freakin cut man, I didn't even know you can show @ss muscles like that. Hahaha nice work though

[soulstealer]

Think i'm glad to hear that. As mentioned previously, it gives me more motivation to keep going a little longer.

Cheers bro.


As an example, what would you say this guy is from his glute shot? sub 6%? (Credit to whoever this is)

With those cross striations in his ass I would put him around 4%

[Narkissos]

Think i'm glad to hear that. As mentioned previously, it gives me more motivation to keep going a little longer.

Cheers bro.


As an example, what would you say this guy is from his glute shot? sub 6%? (Credit to whoever this is)

Depends on how he's put together.

Some people hold less fat in their glutes.

Also, I've seen a lot of lighter guys with glutes which are shredded even before they are 'on' (i.e. absolutely contest ready).

The guy whose pic you pulled there, I would put sub-6%..Probably 5%...

-CNS

[Maverick_J8]

Edit

[chopper9451]

man that is cut. got a ways to go before my a$$ looks like that!

[Maverick_J8]

I'm going to update this thread with some more pics soon for critique.

[200byjune]

ok cool bro

[Maverick_J8]

...edit

[Maverick_J8]

Veins are prominent, and I feel a little leaner.

Just about to start a clean bulk over the summer.

[RANA]

Damn, nice and lean

[seanL]

Yeah, I had the same problem with a BF test from a trainer at a gym, I came in around 4.5 there and in actuality I was aroun 11-12, so that might give you some sort of comparison to base your actual BF on. But like chuck said just post some pics in the pic forum and people will let you know what you are.

sometime they are actually measure your under skin body fat not total body fat.

[Nismo]

Hey brosif, let me tell you great job on cutting.

I'm a strong believer that you can tell a person determination depending on their body.

I know it's easier for some then others. I'm a perfect example! To cut, it's always an uphill battle.

Kudos

[Maverick_J8]

...edit

[ChuckLee]

Man your glutes strings are crazy...You're probably 5-6%

[Maverick_J8]

Man your glutes strings are crazy...You're probably 5-6%

Glute strings? Please elaborate.