Author Topic: Maintaining sub 7% bodyfat year round (Read 8139 times)

Neither was Arnold but he managed to win a few Olympias. My final a week before was tested a little over 5% through fitness wave (water testing). Don't confuse water with fat son. I was 46 and still managed to beat children loaded up on shit almost half my age.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #32 on:** October 21, 2013, 11:15:52 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on October 21, 2013, 11:09:53 PM

Neither was Arnold but he managed to win a few Olympias. My final a week before was tested a little over 5% through fitness wave (water testing). Don't confuse water with fat son. I was 46 and still managed to beat children loaded up on shit almost half my age.

Just messing with ya Coach...You looked good at your show...

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #33 on:** October 23, 2013, 05:24:19 AM »

I've been maintaining 10% eating clean 80-85% of the time. 7% year 'round would require 90-95%.

Not gonna happen.

Viking11 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 23, 2013, 06:27:20 AM »

8 to 10 is reasonable. I struggle with 10 to 12% off season. I have long times off. 10&33months the last two off seasons. Hit 18% the last one.

Borracho · « **Reply #35 on:** October 23, 2013, 06:58:59 AM »

Quote from: The Abdominal Snoman on October 21, 2013, 09:55:40 AM

Is the ability to maintain such a low body fat considered really good discipline or is it just a mental illness of some sort? Or both?

Opinions...

Are you fat?

Hulkotron · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2013, 07:01:15 AM »

I have never been above 9-10% as an adult even when I'm not running much. I think this is mostly just genetics. I doubt I could get up to to 20+% without seriously compromising my health.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #37 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:46:46 AM »

Quote from: Borracho on October 23, 2013, 06:58:59 AM

Are you fat?

Nope...Have been under 7% and don't go over 10ish%...But to stay that low(7%) for any extended period of time, it seems to take over your life/mind...Constantly thinking of food. I've water fasted for 10 days before and had the same feelings about food. Takes over the mind to some degree...

Borracho · « **Reply #38 on:** October 23, 2013, 10:09:51 AM »

Quote from: The Abdominal Snoman on October 23, 2013, 09:46:46 AM

Nope...Have been under 7% and don't go over 10ish%...But to stay that low(7%) for any extended period of time, it seems to take over your life/mind...Constantly thinking of food. I've water fasted for 10 days before and had the same feelings about food. Takes over the mind to some degree...

I'm the same...10% and a bit under I'm fine with but it does take a lot more effort once I try to go under that. But people who have been fatter than that for a long time have a hard time even getting to and maintaining something like a 12% never mind a 7%.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #39 on:** October 23, 2013, 10:25:26 AM »

We need Galienko back to straighten this shit out. Shitso ran him off but apologized later.

The Revelation · « **Reply #40 on:** October 23, 2013, 11:41:04 AM »

of course you can.

what is not maintainable for any length of time would be 5 and lower. even 6 can be maintained for a great part of the year.

the difference in look between 5 and 6 tho is not as great as the difference between 4 and 6. that is night and day. a guy can be a true 6, carb deplete, water load, use arimidex and look 5 or lower in one weeks time.

the reason however you dont see guys 6 and lower year round is because its much harder to diet down and maintain it after- its the goal that gets met, after that the mental aspect of achieving it is gone, resulting in a breakaway from the plan that got you there. the guys you see at 6-7% year round litterally are that lean all eyar and prolly have been for years. they dont yo-yo. they live that lifestyle.

The Revelation · « **Reply #41 on:** October 23, 2013, 11:42:20 AM »

Quote from: Mclovin on October 21, 2013, 08:14:57 PM

Is this 7%?

thats sub7 all day.

prolly closer to 5-6.

dude need to do some crunches. weighted crunches. not having abs really diminishes the fact hes got a really low bf level. whats the sense of being that lean and not having abs to show for it.

Borracho · « **Reply #42 on:** October 23, 2013, 11:44:46 AM »

Quote from: The Revelation on October 23, 2013, 11:41:04 AM

of course you can.

what is not maintainable for any length of time would be 5 and lower. even 6 can be maintained for a great part of the year.

the difference in look between 5 and 6 tho is not as great as the difference between 4 and 6. that is night and day. a guy can be a true 6, carb deplete, water load, use arimidex and look 5 or lower in one weeks time.

the reason however you dont see guys 6 and lower year round is because its much harder to diet down and maintain it after- its the goal that gets met, after that the mental aspect of achieving it is gone, resulting in a breakaway from the plan that got you there. the guys you see at 6-7% year round litterally are that lean all eyar and prolly have been for years. they dont yo-yo.

Bingo!

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #43 on:** October 23, 2013, 01:07:17 PM »

Quote from: TheShape on October 21, 2013, 10:26:38 PM

I hover around 7-10%, it's all genetics.

Genetics will keep you lean when young, but as you age, even the most genetically gifted will have to watch their diet:

Bo Jackson at 50:

GettingBig · « **Reply #44 on:** October 23, 2013, 01:24:46 PM »

I stay at about 10% bf year around and cut to 7% or under when I feel to.

im at about 9% bf @ 250lbs and having hard time losing more lately due to work and food.

Once i hit 7% and stay for long i feel odd and I feel weak.

Hopefully will star cutting again next week.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #45 on:** October 23, 2013, 01:40:21 PM »

I stay about 45% in the winter then dial in around march at 6% for hoes.

dj181 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 23, 2013, 01:46:24 PM »

Quote from: Mr Nobody on October 23, 2013, 01:40:21 PM

I stay about 45% in the winter then dial in around march at 6% for hoes.

march madness

The Grim Lifter · « **Reply #47 on:** October 23, 2013, 01:57:58 PM »

Quote from: The Abdominal Snoman on October 23, 2013, 09:46:46 AM

Nope...Have been under 7% and don't go over 10ish%...But to stay that low(7%) for any extended period of time, it seems to take over your life/mind...Constantly thinking of food. I've water fasted for 10 days before and had the same feelings about food. Takes over the mind to some degree...

I don't know about BF percentages as i don't test, but staying very lean for longer periods was a bit painful as you are never full and constantly wanting food. Very hard to hold and being that extra 4-5 pounds heavier feels a lot better.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #48 on:** October 23, 2013, 02:03:36 PM »

Quote from: dj181 on October 23, 2013, 01:46:24 PM

march madness

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #49 on:** October 23, 2013, 02:40:21 PM »

Quote from: The Grim Lifter on October 23, 2013, 01:57:58 PM

I don't know about BF percentages as i don't test, but staying very lean for longer periods was a bit painful as you are never full and constantly wanting food. Very hard to hold and being that extra 4-5 pounds heavier feels a lot better.

It's also about variety.

After eating chicken and veggies all week, it's nice to cut loose a bit on the weekends.

This is me, at age 50 @10%. Would I really look any different in clothes @ 7%?