what is a good body fat percentage to have a deep cut six pack?

bencool904 · 06-22-2002, 08:33 PM

I weigh 135 pounds..im 15
My body fat % is 9.5
I work my abs very often, and I can feal a nice six pack under a small layer of fat. Is it possiable to get rid of this? I used to have a 16% body fat percentage 3 months ago, but I have been running 7 miles a day, and eating MUCH healthier.

LAM · 06-22-2002, 08:57 PM

how do you know your body fat is 9.5% ?

bencool904 · 06-22-2002, 09:00 PM

I used a body fat machine..the one where you put your hands on the metal, and hold the small michine in front of you with your arms extended.

Rissole · 06-22-2002, 09:05 PM

Those machines are not acurate at all !!
Get a caliper test from a fitness instructor!
I think abs start to show around 8% (is that right guys)

bencool904 · 06-22-2002, 09:08 PM

would it be unhealthy for me to set my target fat percentage at...say 5%?? Is that too low?

Rissole · 06-22-2002, 10:08 PM

At that percentage you wont put on any muscle mass you'll probably start losing it.
Your body needs a layer of fat for insulation etc 8-10 % is a good level i rekon (go below that when you want to show off at the beach or something like that)
The guys will correct me if i'm wrong

LAM · 06-22-2002, 10:14 PM

you are 15 and 135 lbs to get to 5% bf you would probably end up at 125 lbs or so. why do you want your bf to be so low ?

CRASHMAN · 06-23-2002, 01:18 AM

i know girls that weigh 125 put on some mass then cut if you wanna look good and not like a girl

w8lifter · 06-23-2002, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bencool904
would it be unhealthy for me to set my target fat percentage at...say 5%?? Is that too low?

Yes, that's really unhealthy, there's no reason for you to have your bodyfat so low. Your 15 years old....now is your opportunity to grow, you should not be trying to cut to 5%, you should be trying eating like crazy (healthy foods) and working out hard in the gym so you can gain some muscle and grow.

**Mudge** · 06-23-2002, 12:43 PM

I don't think people your age should be worrying about thier weight so much, and like was said you'd end up girl-size if you lost more weight - and yes its well known the electronic-resistance measure tests are not accurate, sorry charlie.

ponyboy · 06-24-2002, 09:20 AM

I agree with all that is said above. Use your metabolism now to gain some good lean mass. Would you rather be 185 and ripped at 25 or 135 and ripped at 15? Think long term gains, you have many years ahead of you in fitness if you keep at it.

06-22-2002, 08:33 PM	#1
bencool904 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 13	what is a good body fat percentage to have a deep cut six pack? BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com I weigh 135 pounds..im 15 My body fat % is 9.5 I work my abs very often, and I can feal a nice six pack under a small layer of fat. Is it possiable to get rid of this? I used to have a 16% body fat percentage 3 months ago, but I have been running 7 miles a day, and eating MUCH healthier.

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Rissole 2 Samuel 24:24 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "OZTRAILYA" :D Posts: 8,286 Photos: 36	Those machines are not acurate at all !! Get a caliper test from a fitness instructor! I think abs start to show around 8% (is that right guys)
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Rissole 2 Samuel 24:24 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "OZTRAILYA" :D Posts: 8,286 Photos: 36	At that percentage you wont put on any muscle mass you'll probably start losing it. Your body needs a layer of fat for insulation etc 8-10 % is a good level i rekon (go below that when you want to show off at the beach or something like that) The guys will correct me if i'm wrong
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06-22-2002, 10:14 PM	#7
LAM Gym ratt/Part-time pimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 7,384 Photos: 2	you are 15 and 135 lbs to get to 5% bf you would probably end up at 125 lbs or so. why do you want your bf to be so low ?
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06-22-2002, 09:00 PM	#3
bencool904 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 13	I used a body fat machine..the one where you put your hands on the metal, and hold the small michine in front of you with your arms extended.

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bencool904 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 13	would it be unhealthy for me to set my target fat percentage at...say 5%?? Is that too low?

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06-23-2002, 12:43 PM	#10
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,966 Photos: 1	I don't think people your age should be worrying about thier weight so much, and like was said you'd end up girl-size if you lost more weight - and yes its well known the electronic-resistance measure tests are not accurate, sorry charlie.
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06-24-2002, 09:20 AM	#11
ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	I agree with all that is said above. Use your metabolism now to gain some good lean mass. Would you rather be 185 and ripped at 25 or 135 and ripped at 15? Think long term gains, you have many years ahead of you in fitness if you keep at it.

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