Pics of BF%

pumpingiron · 05-03-2006, 06:12 AM

I found this information on another board.

In the book "SLICED" (by Bill Reynolds & Negrita Jayde), the states of muscularity are objectified as follows (I'll summarize each):

1. Full house = Over or near 20% bodyfat with no visible muscle definition and only a hint of separation between major muscle groups if those groups are very large. Basically a person in this state could be confused for a football linebacker. If you're higher than this bodyfat percentage, you'd be considered overweight/obese.

Here are some examples of the Full House state:

Tankus: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=1874224

CrazyMike: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=2272262

2. Hard = Some muscle separation appears between delts and upper arm. Abs are still not visible. Approximately 15% bodyfat.

Here's a picture of Railz in the Hard state:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=1045047

3. Cut = More muscle separation appears particularly in the chest and back, outline of the abs begins to appear slightly. Approximate bodyfat level = 12%

Here's are 2 examples of Abdominator in the Cut state:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=1705834
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=1705878

4. Defined = Muscle separations get deeper in the arms, chest, legs and back, and abs appear when flexed. Approx. bodyfat level = 10%

Here's an example of Abdominator in the Defined state:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=2117293

5. Ripped = Abs are clearly visible all the time, vascularity in arms is prominent, chest and back separation is obvious, and face is starting to appear more angular. Condition can be held indefinitely. Approximate bodyfat level = 7-9%

Here are some examples of the Ripped state:

Railz: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=1371361

Abdominator: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=2075745

6. Shredded = Striations appear in large muscle groups when they are flexed. You look small in clothes, but look fantastic when you're not. Vascularity appears in lower abdomen and in the legs. Condition can be held for several days with careful dieting. Competitive bodybuilders often aim for this state for competition day. Approximate bodyfat level = 5-7%

Here are some example of the Shredded state:

ShaneG85: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=1878949

Freaker: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...&postid=470182

Abdominator: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=2168597

7. Sliced = Muscles and tendons begin to appear in the face when chewing, striations appear everywhere and vascularity appears everywhere. Bodyfat levels are close to 3% and subcutaneous water levels are near 0. Condition can only be held for a few hours at a time. Not a healthy condition to stay in due to lower water level.

Here's an example of someone in the Sliced state:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...postid=2248100

Anywho, perhaps you can use this guide to determine how far you're progressing. If/when you decide to cut, make sure you give yourself 12-16 weeks to do it. It won't happen overnight, but the results can be striking when you get into the final 2-3 weeks.

Hope this helps.

Diesel · 05-04-2006, 10:06 PM

cool post..."Tankus" is f*cking huge

Q80_MuscleHed · 05-05-2006, 03:22 PM

great post man .. thx .. i really need that kind of this read :)

TrueOutlaw · 05-05-2006, 03:58 PM

cool post bro but some of those pics look inaccurate crazy mike is no where near 20%....... and NFL linebacker resembling someone at 20% BF no way

philosopher · 05-05-2006, 04:03 PM

Nice post bro

robcardu · 05-06-2006, 12:06 AM

Greta post man...a really good read.

U-GOD · 05-06-2006, 12:12 AM

helpfull post especially since im too lazy to get clipped

EneMy@fSelf · 05-06-2006, 07:56 AM

I remember reading this thread 4 years ago or so, great thread, and yeah Tankus guy is really a FULL HOUSE heh.

hypocrisy86 · 05-19-2006, 03:49 PM

IM probably in the Full house range. lol

Void · 05-20-2006, 10:23 PM

Genetics play such a huge role in bf it isnt even funny...

If I have like a piece of cake, I will almost notice a difference in myself...I literally have to watch every single thing I eat or I will look like ****

My buddy, juding by the pictures in the first post has about 5 percent bf and eats whatever the **** he wants...

Stupid German genetics!

pumpingiron · 05-21-2006, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Void

Genetics play such a huge role in bf it isnt even funny...

If I have like a piece of cake, I will almost notice a difference in myself...I literally have to watch every single thing I eat or I will look like ****

My buddy, juding by the pictures in the first post has about 5 percent bf and eats whatever the **** he wants...

Stupid German genetics!

Sounds right... I have a hard time beeing at at single digit bodyfat too. I simply have to eat clean food, especially during carbups. If I go beserk with pizza, chocolat, chips, the fat will land on my lower back and "lovehandles".

Johnny Bravo · 05-21-2006, 05:12 AM

I think I'm about 11-12% bodyfat..

jornT · 05-21-2006, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Bravo

I think I'm about 11-12% bodyfat..

Pretty good for a guy that doesn't train his delts

I think it could lower than that BJB, you look awsome

Johnny Bravo · 05-21-2006, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jornT

Pretty good for a guy that doesn't train his delts

I think it could lower than that BJB, you look awsome

LOL yeah my BF will drop down to 3% as soon as I hit my delts

I don't think my BF% is lower than 11-12% because I have "a lot" of fat on my torso.

Been thinking about doing some cardio from time to time just to see how it'll make me look.

pumpingiron · 05-21-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Bravo

LOL yeah my BF will drop down to 3% as soon as I hit my delts

I don't think my BF% is lower than 11-12% because I have "a lot" of fat on my torso.

Been thinking about doing some cardio from time to time just to see how it'll make me look.

From your avatar, I would say u are about 10%, if not lower.

Max Dizzle · 06-08-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueOutlaw

cool post bro but some of those pics look inaccurate crazy mike is no where near 20%....... and NFL linebacker resembling someone at 20% BF no way

i gotta agree, "mike" looks way smaller than 20% in some aspects, hes not defined in the upper body but his abs are pretty defined for his size (MONSTER)