what is the ideal body fat for a fit and athletic look?

[dj181]

I'd say a semi dry 7-8%

[CalvinH]

I'd say a semi dry 7-8%

Look maybe,athletic? try not being out of breath,or not cramping,or pulling a muscle at that body fat if you were running hard or playing sports


....I know you can name names of pros.but for an average schmuck like me forget it.

[NelsonMuntz]

I'd say a semi dry 7-8%

I am sure Tom Brady checks his bodyfat % before he goes out golfing off season

[SquatsRule]

Most people are obese now so I would say 15 and under would look great compared to the average person. I saw a scale somewhere that said 8-12 was considered athletic.

[dj181]

I am sure Tom Brady checks his bodyfat % before he goes out golfing off season

 

true I'm sure he doesn't give a flying fuck about his bodyfat percent and why would he? he's one of the greatest ever

and it's sport dependant as track runners aand gymnasts are leaner than baseball players

but physique looks wise 7-8 is ideal IMHO

[johnnynoname]

I just came to see here how many schmucks gave legit answers 

[_bruce_]

10%.
12 to 15% being the max one can look somewhat good.

[Nether Animal]

I'd say a semi dry 7-8%

You are biased because you want to think your look is ideal.

I'd say around 12-13% to appeal to the broadest demographic.

[tres_taco_combo]

I'd say a semi dry 7-8%

depends on weight

if you are smaller you need lesser bodyfat to have that athletic look.

id say 9% with decent abs, little bicep vien, etc all you need really on the beach

[Fred Zeppelin]

-1.8%

[Nick Danger]

A real 10% but most people think around 12% is actually 10.

[The Abdominal Snoman]

10%.
12 to 15% being the max one can look somewhat good.

^^^...What happens is that most people who think they're 10% are really closer to 15%. A true 10% is legit. 8% if very lean. A real 6% is ripped glutes.

Here's what just over 6% really looks like.(ripped glutes/x-mas tree) Next time your buddy tells you he's 6-8%, send him this video...He'll come back telling you DEXA testing is a joke. All the while he using some sort of calipers...

[tres_taco_combo]

Good everyday physique, easy to maintain without a ton of drugs, dieting or peaking for a photo shoot.

haha

[Coach is Back!]

12-17

[Zillotch]

-1.8%

all I notice about this otherwise in shape dude is that he has shit triceps.

[Sokolsky]

depends on weight

if you are smaller you need lesser bodyfat to have that athletic look.

id say 9% with decent abs, little bicep vien, etc all you need really on the beach

This ^

At a 200+ bodyweight 12-15% to avoid looking like a fat sack of shit.
at -200 bodyweight there really isn't anything you can do to avoid being a twink.

[Simple Simon]

This ^

At a 200+ bodyweight 12-15% to avoid looking like a fat sack of shit.
at -200 bodyweight there really isn't anything you can do to avoid being a twink.

im currently 195 at 5 10, at around 6 % I aint no twink....

[ratherbebig]

hard to say since there's no universal standard measuring bodyfat

so between 5-15%

[Sokolsky]

im currently 195 at 5 10, at around 6 % I aint no twink....

Didn't factor in height, apologies.

[dj181]

depends on weight

if you are smaller you need lesser bodyfat to have that athletic look.

id say 9% with decent abs, little bicep vien, etc all you need really on the beach

that's a good answer

for some reason bigger guys hold fat better

most strongmen are around 12-15% but still look decent,  think bill kaz

smaller guys,  ie. twnks need to be sub 10 to look decent

[Simple Simon]

that's a good answer

for some reason bigger guys hold fat better

most strongmen are around 12-15% but still look decent,  think bill kaz

smaller guys,  ie. twnks need to be sub 10 to look decent

in your dreams, most are around 20 at least.

[Sokolsky]

that's a good answer

for some reason bigger guys hold fat better

most strongmen are around 12-15% but still look decent,  think bill kaz

smaller guys,  ie. twnks need to be sub 10 to look decent

 

When are you breaking the WR bench again stud? 

[_aj_]

A real 10% but most people think around 12% is actually 10.

^^ this

[falco]

Flex Wheeller is going to be 3% once again, like he stated in his heyday.

[Simple Simon]

Flex Wheeller is going to be 3% once again, like he stated in his heyday.

3% kidney function if not BF