Body fat · Men
What 15% body fat looks like on a man
Muscle shape shows in the shoulders, arms and chest. The upper abs may show in good light, while the lower belly stays smooth. The face and jaw look lean.
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Where 15% sits for men
Category
Fitness
- Essential fat 2 to 5%
- Athletes 6 to 13%
- Fitness 15% 14 to 17%
- Average 18 to 24%
- Obese 25% and over
Source: American Council on Exercise
Healthy range by age
Healthy range at every age
- Ages 20 to 39Healthy range
- Ages 40 to 59Healthy range
- Ages 60 to 79Healthy range
Below every adult age group's US average in the CDC survey (26% to 31%).
Why it varies
The same number looks different on different people
Where fat is stored, how much muscle sits under it, height, age, lighting and posture all change how 15% shows on a body.
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- Sources
- American Council on Exercise. What are the guidelines for percentage of body fat loss? Link
- Gallagher D, Heymsfield SB, Heo M, et al. Healthy percentage body fat ranges: an approach for developing guidelines based on body mass index. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000;72(3):694-701. Table 4. Link
- Borrud LG, Flegal KM, Looker AC, et al. Body composition data for individuals 8 years of age and older: U.S. population, 1999 to 2004. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 11(250), 2010. Link
- These ranges are general guides. Bodyscanly gives estimates, not medical advice.