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Darkhorse · 09-26-2006, 04:29 PM

If you end up hitting 200 lbs (and not a pound before), you need to evaluate your bodyfat levels and what you think is acceptable levels. In my opinion, I would go as high as 15% before seriously considering cutting down. If you're under, then I recommend you keep bulking up. The more muscle you attain will make you look that much better after cutting down bodyfat.

Like I said, if you don't have enough muscle and decide to cut down, you'll more often than not look like a marathon runner.

kurtjohnson · 09-26-2006, 04:37 PM

well how could i go about getting an accurate bf%? I would like to know what im at right now. i can feel the weight that i've already gained.

Darkhorse · 09-26-2006, 05:38 PM

See if someone you know has a pair of calipers. Don't use any electronic hand helds IMO.

09-26-2006, 04:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,937 Country: Gender:	If you end up hitting 200 lbs (and not a pound before), you need to evaluate your bodyfat levels and what you think is acceptable levels. In my opinion, I would go as high as 15% before seriously considering cutting down. If you're under, then I recommend you keep bulking up. The more muscle you attain will make you look that much better after cutting down bodyfat. Like I said, if you don't have enough muscle and decide to cut down, you'll more often than not look like a marathon runner.
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kurtjohnson Rank: Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lemoore, California Posts: 94 Country: Gender:	well how could i go about getting an accurate bf%? I would like to know what im at right now. i can feel the weight that i've already gained.
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09-26-2006, 05:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,937 Country: Gender:	See if someone you know has a pair of calipers. Don't use any electronic hand helds IMO.
	Darkhorse's Sig:"The greater the development and strength of the main muscular structures of the body, the greater the size and strength potential of the small areas of the body." - Stuart McRobert OCSC

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