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Body fat percentage is thankfully gaining more popularity as an effective
marker of overall health and fitness instead of the BMI Index.
While I’ve written extensively about body fat percentage in numerous
articles including Ideal Body Fat Percentage Chart, 5 Ways to Measure Body
Fat Percentage, and Ideal Body Weight Formula among many others, I’m hoping
this article will help tie everything together by creating visual
representations of what a given amount of body fat looks like for men and
women.
I searched thousands of images in order to create this article. Most of the
images I purchased from stock photography websites, but others are in the
public domain (at least I hope). If one of these pictures is copyrighted,
please let me know and I will list proper attributions, or replace it if
need be.
Body Fat Percentage Basics
To best understand the descriptions in this article and how the pictures
were chosen, here are some basic body fat percentage terms and concepts that
are helpful to learn:
Body Fat Percentage – is the amount of body fat (lb, or kg) divided by
total body weight listed as a percentage. For example, a 180lb man with 30lb
of body fat has a body fat percentage of 16% (30/180).
Body Fat Distribution – We all have different body fat distributions, or
how fat is distributed across our body. For example, some women may have
very little body fat on their abs, but a lot on their thighs and triceps,
while others will have the opposite. Same thing goes with men, but most men
carry fat in their stomachs. I tried my best to show pictures that
highlighted the stomach region for men and the hips/thighs/stomach region
for women.
Body Shape -Similar to body fat distribution is we all have different body
shapes, so two different body shapes may have the same body fat percentage
even if they don’t look like it. A classic example is a skinny runway model
may have the same body fat percentage as a fit, athletic women.
Age – The pictures in this post assume ages of around 25-35 years old. Most
body fat measurement devices will reflect higher body fat levels as the age
increases. For example, a 20 year old man and a 50 year old man may have
the same subcutaneous body fat measurement (fat under the skin), but the 20
year old may be 15% and the 50 year old will be at 20%. As we age, fat
around the organs (visceral) and within muscle (intramuscular) tends to
increase and most formulas take this into account.
Muscle Striations – As an individual becomes more defined, the actual
muscle can be seen more clearly, which looks like thin rods, referred to as
striations.
Vascularity – This is the appearance of veins in different areas of the
body as body fat decreases.
Body Fat Pictures Of Men
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Body Fat Picture Descriptions Of Men
Body Fat Percentage Men 3-4%
Bodybuilders can drop as low as 3-4% body fat when preparing for
bodybuilding competitions. This body fat level is characterized by extreme
vascularity, so that veins are visible over just about every muscle in the
body. There is clear separation between muscles, and striations visible on
almost every muscle. The buttocks (I’ll spare you a back picture) even has
striations, some vascularity, with little fat. If your buttocks doesn’t
have any body fat, you’ve got VERY low body fat! Essential fat for a man is
around 2%, which is the basic amount of fat a man needs for the body to
function (fat protects internal organs in the chest and abdomen).
Body Fat Percentage Men 6-7%
Approximately 6-7% body fat for a man is a bit less extreme than competition
bodybuilders, but it’s still hovering at a level that is not sustainable
for most men. Around this level, or slightly less, the face becomes gaunt,
and your family starts worrying about you. This 6-7% body fat level, which
is achieved by many male fitness models when doing photoshoots, is
characterized by muscle definition in all muscles and clear vascularity in
most muscles including arms, legs, and even abs. Vascularity over the abs
muscle is a sign of very low body fat. Clear separation of muscles as well.
Body Fat Percentage Men 10-12%
This is a sustainable level for most men where you should be able to see
your abs, but they will likely not be as defined as a man in the 6-7% body
fat range. This body fat range is the classic beach body look that most men
want and many women love. While not very defined, there is separation
between muscles, some muscle striations potentially in the shoulders, or
arms, but striations are not showing on every muscle. Vascularity is
typically limited to the arms, with a little possibly on the legs.
Body Fat Percentage Men 15%
The 15% body fat level is usually within the “lean and fit” category in
most body fat percentage charts. The outlines of muscle can be seen, but
there is no clear separation between them. Vascularity is usually a bit more
limited as are muscle striations, which are typically covered by a thin
layer of fat. The overall shape is still there, which can create an
aesthetic appearance despite less muscle definition.
Body Fat Percentage Men 20%
Separation between muscles starts to blur, almost no vascularity, or
striations can be seen, typically there is a small stomach pouch of fat, the
look is “soft” but not very round. Most guys I come across in NYC are
within the 20-25% body fat range. Other parts of the country, or world, that
range may be skewed higher or lower. A 5’11”man who weighs 180lb and has
145lb of lean body mass (the average) will have 20% body fat.
Body Fat Percentage Men 25%
There is little to no separation of muscles, no vascularity, or muscle
striations, waist begins to increase quite substantially with a waist to hip
ratio as high as 0.9 (waist circumference/hip circumference). So a 5’10”
man may have a 36+ inch waist. This man may have a little neck fat, but may
not look like he has 25% body fat in normal clothing. Over 25% body fat for
a man is considered obese, and over a 40 inch waist is considered abdominal
obesity.
Body Fat Percentage Men 30%
There is more fat all around the body at the 30% level including waist, back
, thighs, and calves. The waist looks larger relative to the hips, and the
stomach will likely be protruding over the waist noticeably. There is no
muscle separation.
Body Fat Percentage Men 35%
As men get heavier and heavier gaining more fat, most of the fat is funneled
right in the stomach. The 35% level is characterized by more significant
protrusion of stomach fat over the waist. This is the beer gut kind of look.
Waist circumferences can be 40+ inches for a man with 35% body fat.
Body Fat Percentage Men 40%
Similar to the 35% level, even more fat accumulates in the stomach and waist
region, so that waist sizes can approach 45 inches, or more. At this level,
basic every day activities like walking up stairs, or bending over to pick
something up becomes increasingly difficult. This body fat level is
approaching morbidly obese, which is characterized by a BMI over 35. To put
it in better perspective, a 5’11” man who weighs 270lb and has 160lb of
lean body mass has 40% body fat.
Body Fat Pictures Of Women
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Body Fat Picture Descriptions Of Women
Body Fat Percentage Women 10-12%
This is an extremely low body fat level typically attained by female
bodybuilders. Essential fat for women is round 8-10% compared to 2% for men.
Why the difference? Women have more fat in breast tissue and the area
surrounding the uterus. This level of body fat is not considered safe, or
healthy for women who will be unable to menstruate. Striations of muscle,
separation between muscles, clear vascularity are all noticeable at this
level. The women in the photo is likely at the higher end of the range at 12
% body fat because she is not too vascular.
Body Fat Percentage Women 15-17%
This is still considered a very low body fat for women, which is similar to
the 6-7% body fat for range men. Many bikini and fitness models will reach
this body fat level and some may not be able to menstruate. Muscle
definition in the abs, legs, arms, and shoulders is apparent, there is some
vascularity and some separation between muscles. Hips, buttocks, and thighs
generally have a little less shape because of the low body fat.
Body Fat Percentage Women 20-22%
This is body fat percentage is usually in the “fit” category of most body
fat charts and is typical of many female athletes. Some definition in the
abs is apparent, there is body fat on the arms and legs, but it’s not too
pronounced. There is minimal, but some separation between muscles.
Body Fat Percentage Women 25%
This is on the low end of what’s average for most women and is
characterized by a shape that is neither too slim, nor overweight. Curves in
the hips are usually more apparent along with more fat in the buttocks and
thighs. A 5’4” women who weighs 130lb and has 97lb of lean body mass has
25% body fat.
Body Fat Percentage Women 30%
While most men have fat funnel into their stomachs, as the body fat of most
women (but certainly not all) increases, this fat tends to accumulate in the
hips, buttocks, and thighs. At 30% body fat, the hips, thighs, and buttocks
are more pronounced and round. This is considered the high end of average
for women in many body fat charts.
Body Fat Percentage Women 35%
The hips become even wider at this level of body fat and the face and neck
will appear rounder and more full. Hip circumference can start approaching
40+ inches and waist circumference of 32+ inches. Some belly fat may start
protruding over the waist as well.
Body Fat Percentage Women 40%
The hips and thighs grow larger so that hip circumference can reach 42+
inches, waist of 35 inches, and thighs over 25 inches.
Body Fat Percentage Women 45%
The skin may begin to lose its smooth appearance as more and more fat
accumulates. Hip Circumference can may reach 45 inches+ and waist
circumference 35+ inches. The hips may become noticeably wider than the
shoulders.
Body Fat Percentage Women 50%
The will likely look like it has dimples more fat accumulates. Hip
Circumference can may reach 45+ inches and waist circumference 40+ inches
and thighs above 30+ inches. The hips will likely be noticeably wider than
the shoulders. To put it in better perspective, a 5’4” women who weighs
200lb and has 100lb of lean body mass has 50% body fat.
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