Do you think 150 lbs is skinny for a 6 foot tall man?

[RyanEC]

I have been trying to lose fat in the last 3 months and I’m almost at my goal of 10-12% body fat but not quite there.

My scale says 15.5% body fat.
My waist circumference is 30 inches.

I had to cut two more holes in a belt I use because It too lose over the month.

People have told me recently that I have gotten too skinny but I wanted to lose enough fat to see my abs and I’m not there yet.

Does that sound like I have gotten too skinny?
Should I focus on muscle gain?

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Anyone else.

[MCheetah]

Yes, that's VERY skinny, in my opinion. "Medium" weight for an almost-tall man like that, would be 185-200 lbs. 210-230 would be a decent weight for someone with muscle who lifts. And 240-260 would be a bodybuilder/meat head at six feet.

150 is less than what the average American woman weighs (not to say, the "average American woman" isn't fat and has a high BMI. Just sayin', 150 is LESS than an average American woman.)

[D_Bone_Steak]

Focus on muscle gain. Your weight is less than mine and I'm shorter than you (5'9"). Six-pack abs and am pretty non-fat with my weight is well above that (220-240lbs). You're taller and should be a bit heavier than something I pick up and do kettlebell swings with.

Also if you still don't have a six-pack you need to build some muscle badly. You should look like a monster with those stats of bodyfat %

[RyanEC]

Okay I’ll do that.

How do you think I should transition to gain muscle?

Should I focus on weight exercises and eat at a calorie surplus or stay at a calorie maintenance for a little while?

[D_Bone_Steak]

I'd say keep your diet as is for now and start eating more once you need to. Weights... train for hypertrophy. The more muscle you pack on will burn even more calories you, so don't be surprised if you have to eat more than you're doing right now just to maintain.

I'd say start up a program slow... starting with the basic compound exercises. Add to it as soon as you feel up to it. I do a basic pull/push/legs, but to each their own. Progressive overload is important though and keep track of everything to make sure you're making steady and firm progress. If you hit a wall, drop sets will fix it. Always keep it simple like that... it's better for long term advancement.

[RyanEC]

Okay thanks for your advice.

[D_Bone_Steak]

No problem... keep the press on.

[Bethany22]

Part of muscles is fat isn't it? Yes, maybe stop thinking about losing weight, and instead build more muscle with the fat that you have.

[RyanEC]

You need a healthy amount of fat (5-10%) for muscle growth.

[Guy13]

It is really close 160 and muscles 💪 is good.

[Anonymous]

At that height you will look even skinnier. I'd say forget about abs and just focus on health and muscle.

[diego_md]

it will looks in good shape

[Philyouup]

YES absolutely