Is it possible to be 2% bodyfat without any dangerous sideeffects?

[viczeva]

ive been told that the lowest one can go is 2%

 

[velvett]

Its is possible yes. Anything is possible. But boy you will have to have some dedication. And when you get there? You won't be able to stay there very long.

I believe Flex Wheeler came in at 0% in the early years. There is a specific name for it but for the life of me can't remember.

Please tell me you're being sarcastic.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Please tell me you're being sarcastic.

Me too!!

 

[jdevlin1985]

Please tell me you're being sarcastic.

Velvett, what part of that post are you refering to exactly? If its being able to get down to 2% bodyfat then no, i'm not. If you are refering to flex being at 0% at one of his early olympias, then no, i'm not. In fact that post had no sarcasm in it what so ever. Please be precise next time.

 

[alex2678]

Fat plays a major part in protecting most of the major organs in your body. Heart, kidneys...Almost impossible to get down that low without being dead.

 

[Lifterforlife]

I would love to see a link that shows he was ever at 2%, and espcecially one at 0%!

Can you comprehend 0%? I have been sub 5% numerous times for contests(low 5's), achieved high 4's once and that is pretty dam lean.

 

[jdevlin1985]

Fat plays a major part in protecting most of the major organs in your body. Heart, kidneys...Almost impossible to get down that low without being dead.

Bodyfat measurements only calculate the fat on the outside of the body, i.e. external to the organs and ribs. 2% or even 0% showing on a calliper only measures under the skin externally and does not necessarily mean 0%.

 

[jdevlin1985]

I would love to see a link that shows he was ever at 2%, and espcecially one at 0%!

Can you comprehend 0%? I have been sub 5% numerous times for contests(low 5's), achieved high 4's once and that is pretty dam lean.

Me too. I see a post here on elite once about it and most guys tend to agree. That is my only ref i'm afraid.

 

[velvett]

Velvett, what part of that post are you refering to exactly? If its being able to get down to 2% bodyfat then no, i'm not. If you are refering to flex being at 0% at one of his early olympias, then no, i'm not. In fact that post had no sarcasm in it what so ever. Please be precise next time.

ESSENTIAL BODY FAT - A lesson in living.

Human beings need a minimum amount of fat as it is essential to aid in basic bodily functions. This essential body fat is a part of your internal organs, your brain and spinal cord, it regulates body temperature, cushions and insulates organs and tissues.

At 0% a human being would cease to exist, a male - even a healthy male at 2% would not be in any condition to be in a body building show. The baseline for essential body fat for a man is 2-4%.

Don't believe "the hype".

How's that for precise?

 

[jdevlin1985]

ESSENTIAL BODY FAT - A lesson in living.

Human beings need a minimum amount of fat as it is essential to aid in basic bodily functions. This essential body fat is a part of your internal organs, your brain and spinal cord, it regulates body temperature, cushions and insulates organs and tissues.

At 0% a human being would cease to exist, a male - even a healthy male at 2% would not be in any condition to be in a body building show. The baseline for essential body fat for a man is 2-4%.

Don't believe "the hype".

How's that for precise?

And the reference to that info velvett?