whats a good way to estimate body fat...

[Ramcononer]

Just wondering..I dont have access to the tools to measure...maybe this question is too broad.Well thanks for the help in advance.

 

[*Bunny*]

Have you tried Google? Here's an option

http://www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/pi.shtml

I am not going to comment of that # being accurate/reliable/etc ...

 

[SgtSlaughter]

http://www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/pi.shtml

Cool buns... lol, check your inbox!!

Best way to gauge results IMHO is through progress photos to do side by side comparision with the same exact pose/stance... and just looking in the mirror.

 

[*Bunny*]

Cool buns... lol, check your inbox!!

Best way to gauge results IMHO is through progress photos to do side by side comparision with the same exact pose/stance... and just looking in the mirror.

Yup VERY accurate lol

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Yup VERY accurate lol

Estimate #1 based on height and weight
Your "Ponderal Index" is 12.61 which gives an estimated body fat of 21.4% (41.5 pounds of fat)

Estimate #2 based on waist size and weight
Estimated body fat of 9.5% (18.5 pounds of fat)

^^ lol... those are mine!

No idea which is correct if at all... I use photos to get where I want. I have a little ways to go, although I am very pleased with my progress thus far.

Good luck with yours bro.

 

[alex2678]

Agreed with the above. The mirror is the best way of estimating bodyfat. Here's a pretty cool link of a guy who kept track of his bodyfat with pictures so you can see what area you're currently in.

http://www.naturalphysiques.com/cms/index.php?itemid=144

 

[Ramcononer]

thanks guys..and alex that link is actually quite helpfull for a reference..I appreciate it bro.

 

[jdevlin1985]

I had a chat with Pro BB Lee Haney about 8 month ago, he was visiting Dorian Yates temple gym in Birmingham - he told me that to measure b/f as best as poss by sight to use the following formula -

Top 4 abs only visable when flexed = 10-12%

Full abs are visable when flexed = 8-9%

All abs visable when relaxed = 5-7%

 

[Ramcononer]

Well thats me in my avitar. Whuddya think? Im a little small..I might try some creatine and beef and 40000mged test...j/k thanks alot bros...youve all been very helpful.

 

[letsrun4it]

Cool buns... lol, check your inbox!!

Best way to gauge results IMHO is through progress photos to do side by side comparision with the same exact pose/stance... and just looking in the mirror.

where can i get one of those mirrors you speak of? dont lock this mods i need a source!