Bodyfat Estimate

[PK18]

I am terrible at estimating where my bodyfat is, even when comparing to other pictures. Does 15% sound about right?

Trying to determine whether to cut, maintain or add some mass before my upcoming powerlifting meet in February.

Thanks!

[PK18]

I am 5'9", just under 180 and plan on competing as a 165'er.

[Sgt. Hartman]

I'd say more like 12% imo.....

[--->>405<<---]

12ish looks about right..

what kind of numbers u doing?

[PK18]

I have mainly been training with triples recently. PRS are squat 405x3 no wraps, bench 325x3 and deadlift 455x4. I have an intensity day where I do them back to back to back, so by the time I get to deadlifts, I am smoked. My third attempts will probably be around 500,365,545, as I would really like to total 1400.

[--->>405<<---]

I have mainly been training with triples recently. PRS are squat 405x3 no wraps, bench 325x3 and deadlift 455x4. I have an intensity day where I do them back to back to back, so by the time I get to deadlifts, I am smoked. My third attempts will probably be around 500,365,545, as I would really like to total 1400.

pretty decent numbers

im no powerlifting expert, but i cant see any reason why u would want to cut.. if i were u id be eating at least maintenance or above trying to get stronger.. u dont look like a guy who has to worry about getting really fat..

[austinite]

11 - 1 + 2

[gbrice75]

I'd say more like 12% imo.....

Spot on IMO.

[bass]

I agree 12%sh

[kelkel]

11.9% to be exact.

[PK18]

If I decide to do a slow bulk, does this sound okay?

3000 calories, 300g protein, 300g carbs and 65g fat

[austinite]

11.9% to be exact.

Way off...

[bass]

for bulking I would lower the protein and up the carbs.

[PK18]

What numbers did you have in mind? Thanks for the help everyone.

[Back In Black]

What numbers did you have in mind? Thanks for the help everyone.

You might want to start a thread in the nutrition forum but Bass is right. I'd have you at a max of 230g protein.

[--->>405<<---]

You might want to start a thread in the nutrition forum but Bass is right. I'd have you at a max of 230g protein.

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[--->>405<<---]

I am 5'9", just under 180 and plan on competing as a 165'er.

now i see why u mentioned the notion of cutting, BUT from the looks of you, you could use to ADD weight/mass.. im a bit curious to why u want to compete at 165 (which is what im assuming u meant)??? it seems to me based on ur pics, if u dropped 15lbs, you would be a fairly skinny fellow.. i realize the numbers ur hitting would prob fare better in that class, but it seems u would lose a good bit of strength dropping to that weight, not to mention u would be a fair bit skinny! (as i already said earlier)

id also like to note here im 5'9" 205lbs @ 12-14%bf and theres no way in hell i could cut to 165lbs.. at 9%bf i weighed 187lbs..

[bass]

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LOL, maybe BIB needs to adjust his protein intake

[Back In Black]

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See, I just assume people would post their pictures in the 'members pictures' section. I'm far too trusting

OP read this

http://forums.steroid.com/nutrition-...%2A%2A%2A.html

[--->>405<<---]

LOL, maybe BIB needs to adjust his protein intake

ill cut him a break, he's been on...................... get ready..................... "holiday" ..

[PK18]

The last 10 pounds or so would just be a water weight cut, where I would turn around and put the water back on after weigh-ins, but I agree, it's probably best I add mass. I am just super paranoid about getting fat, because I was 240 in February.

[Back In Black]

ill cut him a break, he's been on...................... get ready..................... "holiday" ..

Damn that was 2 weeks ago, I have no excuse. Maybe I will blame my change in TRT meds. Women blame shit on their hormones all the time!

OP, agree you should bulk, hence the link I gave you