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Bodybuilders in the offseason

davidov Posts: 95 Joined: 2002/10/24	2003/04/25, 05:17 PM This is kind of a weird question but I was just wondering if anyone knew the average body fat % of male bodybuilders (professional or amateur) in the offseason (by this I mean non-competition). What is an acceptable or minimum amount of body fat that a regular male needs to gain mass? Approximately ofcourse.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/25, 06:02 PM I personally try to keep in the 12% range, anything over that and it is time for a "hardening" phase. this is my choice though, I find it much easier to stay leaner and try to gain good solid muscle weight rather than take the all out approach and gain a bunch of fat, and then have to diet like crazy. We all approach things differently though. I think the more lean tissue you have, the more lean tissue you attract, and the same with fat. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/04/25, 06:30 PM Unless you're Lee Priest - OUCH! Sheer lunacy.... -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"