Body fat · Men
What 30% body fat looks like on a man
Fat is clearly visible around the whole waist and the lower back. The chest is soft, the face and neck are fuller, and most muscle shape is hidden.
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Where 30% sits for men
Category
Obese
- Essential fat 2 to 5%
- Athletes 6 to 13%
- Fitness 14 to 17%
- Average 18 to 24%
- Obese 30% 25% and over
Source: American Council on Exercise
Healthy range by age
Obese range at every age
- Ages 20 to 39Obese range
- Ages 40 to 59Obese range
- Ages 60 to 79Obese range
Within the range of US adult averages in the CDC survey, from 26% at ages 20 to 39 to 31% at ages 60 to 79.
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 30% 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.