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Title: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: dj181 on December 10, 2010, 02:17:46 PM
Just curious how you fellas see it? In my own experience I know that once my waist measures 30 inches then I'm sub-8, and then once it's down to 29 inches then I'm sub-5
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: The Showstoppa on December 10, 2010, 02:19:40 PM
Last time my waist was either of those sizes, MC Hammer was "too legit to quit...."  :-\
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: K-1 on December 10, 2010, 02:22:17 PM
Last time my waist was either of those sizes, MC Hammer was "too legit to quit...."  :-\

LMAO....

the way I see it..if you can wear a belt and it's not facing south after you buckle it up your good on the BF% lol if it's heading south.....time to get to work.
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: The Showstoppa on December 10, 2010, 02:22:54 PM
LMAO....

the way I see it..if you can wear a belt and it's not facing south after you buckle it up your good on the BF% lol if it's heading south.....time to get to work.

Hell yeah!  I just count the notches to see how I'm doing..... 8)
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: #1 Klaus fan on December 10, 2010, 05:21:12 PM
Just curious how you fellas see it? In my own experience I know that once my waist measures 30 inches then I'm sub-8, and then once it's down to 29 inches then I'm sub-5

Doesn't work very well, waist has musculature that can grow or shrink.
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: Mr Nobody on December 10, 2010, 05:33:55 PM
Last time my waist was either of those sizes, MC Hammer was "too legit to quit...."  :-\
At the request of The Showstoppa.  8)
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: dj181 on December 10, 2010, 05:44:12 PM
Yeah, that could be true Klaus fan, but I don't really do any exercises that would cause my abs to thicken.
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: Wiggs on December 10, 2010, 10:55:28 PM
Last time my waist was either of those sizes, MC Hammer was "too legit to quit...."  :-\

lol
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on December 10, 2010, 11:14:07 PM
my waist is around 29-30 inches after a good 10-12 hours sleep. monster metabolism
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: dj181 on December 11, 2010, 07:00:19 AM
So if you ain't just taking da piss out of me Matrix, I'm curious what is your bodyfat %?
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: Ursus on December 11, 2010, 07:11:54 AM
My obliques have definatley gotten bigger but under the obliques my hips are really tiny. In generaly i am small jointed.
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: Prime on December 11, 2010, 07:47:48 AM
My waist is 25" and im not 5%bf thats for sure!
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: LWGA on December 11, 2010, 08:11:01 AM
Last time my waist was either of those sizes, MC Hammer was "too legit to quit...."  :-\

Now that's funny!

My waist used to always be sub-30.  My chest would always be about 10 inches bigger.  Today my waist is around 32, but my chest is about 47 inches....about a 15 inch difference. 

Side note:  I don't believe any of the Pro's really have a 30 - 32 inch waist. 
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: spude on December 11, 2010, 08:12:09 AM
My waist is 25" and im not 5%bf thats for sure!

How tall are you, 4´5?
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: Prime on December 11, 2010, 08:41:07 AM
5ft7.  It was 24" when i last competed. My bone structure is quite light though.  My wrists are less than 6" in circumference.
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: George Whorewell on December 11, 2010, 09:36:36 AM
Waist to hip ratio is a much better indicator.
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: spude on December 11, 2010, 09:54:07 AM
5ft7.  It was 24" when i last competed. My bone structure is quite light though.  My wrists are less than 6" in circumference.

Ok, I got it. I`m 5ft11, thought that my 28 inch contest shape waist small...guess not :'(
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: dj181 on December 11, 2010, 10:09:37 AM
28 inch waist is small no matter what your height is. I'm also 5'11" and currently my waist is 33.5 inches, and I gots to get it down to at least 32 inches coz by then I'm sitting at sub-12. So I'm curious spude, wot you weighing when yo waist measures 28 inches?
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: spude on December 11, 2010, 10:19:19 AM
Around 96-97kg=210-215lbs
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: Stavios on December 11, 2010, 10:24:05 AM
My waist is 25" and im not 5%bf thats for sure!

I have to call bs on that
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: dj181 on December 11, 2010, 10:30:39 AM
Sh!t man! Now dat be excellent! Props to you man ;D
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: spude on December 11, 2010, 11:31:19 AM
I have to call bs on that

Dudes a new padilla...
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: disco_stu on December 11, 2010, 12:37:30 PM
waist size can be a good indicator of bfat.

but different people put different % of bfat on in different areas of the body and at different stages and times.

but that being said, its still a good indicator and why the ab skin fold is used in the 3 point bfat caliper test.

skin fold is better as shorter people will have narrower waists- measurement wise.

Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: spude on December 11, 2010, 12:43:50 PM
waist size can be a good indicator of bfat.

but different people put different % of bfat on in different areas of the body and at different stages and times.

but that being said, its still a good indicator and why the ab skin fold is used in the 3 point bfat caliper test.

skin fold is better as shorter people will have narrower waists- measurement wise.



Your right, bro. I`m one of those lucky fellas who was born with  small waist. Then again i have always hard time to get my ass and legs truly shredded.
Measuring ones waist can, however, be a good indicator for ones personal bf changes, comparing with others, not so much.
Title: Re: Waist size=% bodyfat?
Post by: Prime on December 11, 2010, 01:23:33 PM
I have to call bs on that
Believe me if i was going to lie id lie about something being bigger not smaller!