how much body fat should the average male have?

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how much body fat should the average male have?

2006-10-13 07:50:18 · 4 answers · asked by Muhammad O 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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15%-18% for a male...

2006-10-13 07:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Women
Essential fat 10–13%
Athletes 14–20%
Fitness 21–24%
Acceptable 25–31%
Obesity 32%+

Men
Essential fat 2–5%
Athletes 6–13%
Fitness 14–17%
Acceptable 18–24%
Obesity 25%+

2006-10-13 15:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by AlvaroG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Between 10% and 20%. If you are superfit (professional athlete for example) it can be as low as 5% I think.

2006-10-13 14:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Just a little. You want people to see your muscles.

2006-10-13 14:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋