What body fat% looks the best on men?

[emmily2396]

Less than 5

5-10

10-15

15-20

20-25

25-30

30+

[ak667]

I like 10-15% since below that starts to become unhealthy to maintain for a while (don't necessarily want to be that shredded all year around). That said, how a guy carries fat can vary quite a bit with each individual.

For example, Mike Thurston is super ripped but has around 15% bodyfat according to DEXA scan:

He looks like single digit percentages. And apparently that's because he distributes body fat in the lower body more than upper body (he struggles to achieve as much definition in the lower body). I have same type of thing (though I am not nearly as huge or good-looking) where people thought I was so lean but my lower body didn't have nearly as much definition as upper body.

[xTom98]

Its no set rule that you see abs at 15% bodyfat. It depends on the body and how it distributes fat, I bet you won't be able to guess my Bodyfat % based on this chart 😄

[emmily2396]

It is not made by me...

[xTom98]

I thought so, just wanted to let you now.

[emmily2396]

How you store fat is mor important my abs can show too and I don't even work out my abs. I just don't have much belly fat. These are just estimations

[pleasestopthis]

15-20%. The picture with the "20%" is the perfect because it looks fit but not too muscular.

[SngBirdy]

20% is what you get when you dont eat like a pig and do any kind of sport in your life.
Is that seriously impressive?

[pleasestopthis]

@SngBirdy Impressive? No. It's just what I like.

[SngBirdy]

Oh okay. Makes sense.

[Selina_Kyle_]

I liked 15-20% the most due the picture. If I had chance, I would pick 20% only.

[Selina_Kyle_]

thxx

[Marcos0]

Girls definitely prefer the 10-12% and 15% body fat body, but some will say the 20% one or even the 25%, the reason why it's because girls have some problems with insecurity and wouldn't want to be with a guy that fit, reason why is not because they "prefer a bit more chubby", but because if she feels she is fat or not that beautiful, being with someone that muscular/beautiful will make her feel very insecure.
Summary: Girls prefer the 10-12% and 15% one, so if you're a man, aim for that.

[SngBirdy]

Its dependent on how much muscle you have. 12% can look good on a guy who is very muscular, but less so on a guy who just started working out 3 months ago.
The pictures are also dumb. The "15%" looks best, but thats defientely not 15%

[Logorithim]

I've got 10% body fat and don't look anything like the guy pictured above.

I think 10% is best

[emmily2396]

Those are mostly estimations. They should have taken people with the similar stature, bone structure, body type and level of fitness to have a fair comparison.

[esotericstory]

15% looks best in my opinion. Should a man's fat percentage fall below 10% he would get mood swings, low energy and be susceptible to weakened immune system if he does not take supplements or other substances.

[Introvert94]

15-20. It's a fit looking body that's not on an extreme.

[ATuairiscean]

15-20 looks healthy and normal

[LovelyFlower]

15% & 10-12%

[LOGESHKUMAR]

25% based on the chart

[douride2]

15-20% looks best.

[winniethepoah]

20% looks good to me

[moonpie89]

20% .

[arun934]

15 and 20

[SwoleCook]

I’m close to 20%

[CT_CD]

10-15

[ElloElloElloEllo]

in between 15 and 20