{"id":43574,"date":"2022-06-01T00:32:17","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T00:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=43574"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"6-body-fat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Body Fat: Why You Don&#8217;t Need A Single Digit Body Fat Percentage To Look Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Body_Fat_Percentage_For_Men\" >Body Fat Percentage For Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Body_Fat_Percentage_For_Women\" >Body Fat Percentage For Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#What_Single-Digit_Body_Fat_Percentages_Look_Like\" >What Single-Digit Body Fat Percentages Look Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Should_You_Strive_For_Single-Digit_Body_Fat_Percentages\" >Should You Strive For Single-Digit Body Fat Percentages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Pros_Of_Having_A_Single-Digit_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >Pros Of Having A Single-Digit Body Fat Percentage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Cons_Of_Having_A_Single-Digit_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >Cons Of Having A Single-Digit Body Fat Percentage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Maintaining_Some_Body_Fat_Is_Key_For_Your_Health\" >Maintaining Some Body Fat Is Key For Your Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#How_To_Achieve_A_Lower_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >How To Achieve A Lower Body Fat Percentage?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Eat_For_A_Lower_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >Eat For A Lower Body Fat Percentage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Strength_Train_For_A_Lower_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >Strength Train For A Lower Body Fat Percentage\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Supplementation_To_Lower_Body_Fat\" >Supplementation To Lower Body Fat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#1_Carnitine\" >1. Carnitine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#2_Conjugated_Linoleic_Acid_CLA\" >2. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#3_Green_Tea_Extract\" >3. Green Tea Extract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#4_Fish_Oil\" >4. Fish Oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#5_Caffeine\" >5. Caffeine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#6_Protein_Powder\" >6. Protein Powder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#7_Creatine\" >7. Creatine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#8_Beta-Alanine\" >8. Beta-Alanine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people who&#8217;ve been lifting weights for a while have probably heard that you need to get your body fat down to 6% to see your abs. This is the so-called &#8220;holy grail&#8221; of body fat percentages, and it&#8217;s what most people are striving for. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, what most people don&#8217;t realize is that you don&#8217;t need to have 6% body fat to look good. You can have a perfectly shredded physique with much higher body fat percentages. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been having questions like, &#8220;Is 6% body fat good?,&#8221; &#8220;Is 7% body fat ok?&#8221; or &#8220;is 5% body fat normal?&#8221;- then this article is for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Fat_Percentage_For_Men\"><\/span><b>Body Fat Percentage For Men<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical body fat percentage for men is between 15 to 20%. This range is considered the &#8220;healthy&#8221; range, and it&#8217;s where most guys <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/aloe-vera-smoothie-for-weight-loss\/\">should be<\/a> aiming to be (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/canada.humankinetics.com\/blogs\/excerpt\/normal-ranges-of-body-weight-and-body-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything below 15% is considered &#8220;lean&#8221; territory, anything above 20% is considered &#8220;overweight&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, just because the average guy has 15 to 20% body fat doesn&#8217;t mean that&#8217;s where you should be. Everyone is different, and your ideal body fat percentage will depend on a few factors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/72\/3\/694\/4729363\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone structure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle mass\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, someone who is 6&#8217;2&#8243; and weighs 200 lbs with a large frame and muscular build can carry more body fat than someone who is 5&#8217;5&#8243; and weighs 140 lbs with a smaller frame and less muscle mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The taller and heavier guy can probably get away with being closer to 25% body fat before he looks chubby, while the smaller guy might start to look chubby at 18% body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, these are just <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/digestive-enzymes-and-weight-loss\/\">rough estimates<\/a>. The best way to find out your ideal body fat percentage is to experiment and see what looks best on YOU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-juices-for-weight-loss\/\">Best Juices For Weight Loss: An Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43411 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Fat_Percentage_For_Women\"><\/span><b>Body Fat Percentage For Women<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical body fat percentage for women is between 24 to 30%. This range is considered the &#8220;healthy&#8221; range, and it&#8217;s where most women <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kalonji-seeds-for-weight-loss\/\">should be aiming to be<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/canada.humankinetics.com\/blogs\/excerpt\/normal-ranges-of-body-weight-and-body-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything below 24% is considered &#8220;lean&#8221; territory, anything above 30% is considered &#8220;overweight&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like with men, the average woman&#8217;s body fat percentage doesn&#8217;t tell the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sea-moss-and-weight-loss\/\">whole story<\/a>. Your ideal body fat percentage will depend on a few factors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/72\/3\/694\/4729363\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone structure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle mass\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, someone who is 5&#8217;5&#8243; and weighs 140 lbs with a smaller frame and less muscle mass can carry less body fat than someone who is 5&#8217;2&#8243; and weighs 120 lbs with a larger frame and more muscle mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The taller and heavier woman can probably get away with being closer to 30% body fat before she looks chubby, while the smaller woman might start to look chubby at 22% body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women generally store more body fat than men for several reasons (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11706283\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For one, women have more essential fat, which is the fat that&#8217;s necessary for things like reproduction and hormone production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, women tend to have less muscle mass than men, so they need a higher body fat percentage to look &#8220;toned&#8221; and not too skinny (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bsd.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s13293-018-0189-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, these are just rough estimates. The best way to find out your ideal body fat percentage is to experiment and see what looks best on you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43399 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 body fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Single-Digit_Body_Fat_Percentages_Look_Like\"><\/span><b>What Single-Digit Body Fat Percentages Look Like?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having said all that, let&#8217;s take a look at what different body fat percentages look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is important because a lot of people seem to think that they need to have 6% body fat or less to look good. In reality, you can have a shredded physique at much higher body fat percentages than that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For men, 5 to 8% of body fat is considered &#8220;absolute physique&#8221;, which is the lowest body fat percentage that is still physically possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this body fat percentage, you&#8217;ll be very lean and shredded. Your abs will be visible, and you&#8217;ll have very little body fat anywhere else on your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For women, 10-12% of body fat is considered &#8220;absolute physique&#8221; territory. Just like with men, you&#8217;ll be very lean and shredded at this body fat percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your abs will be visible, and you&#8217;ll have very little body fat anywhere else on your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43401 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 body fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Strive_For_Single-Digit_Body_Fat_Percentages\"><\/span><b>Should You Strive For Single-Digit Body Fat Percentages?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what different body fat percentages look like, you might be wondering if you should strive for a single-digit body fat percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to this question depends on your goals, as there are pros and cons to having a very low body fat percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_Having_A_Single-Digit_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span><b>Pros Of Having A Single-Digit Body Fat Percentage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% body fat may be ideal if you are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A competitive bodybuilder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fitness model<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An athlete who needs to be as light and lean as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For these people, having a single-digit body fat percentage is necessary to achieve their goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if you have a lot of excess fat to lose, then getting down to a lower body fat percentage may help you see and feel the results more quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because when you have a higher body fat percentage, you have lower muscle mass and strength (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/biomedgerontology\/article\/61\/10\/1059\/600461?login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you lose body fat and get leaner, this insulation is lost and your muscles become more visible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, having a low body fat percentage can be beneficial for your health. This is because excess body fat is linked to a whole host of health problems, including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpubh.2020.00051\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you&#8217;re carrying around a lot of excess body fat, then getting down to a lower body fat percentage can improve your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamin-b12-and-weight-loss\/\">Vitamin B12 And Weight Loss: Is Taking Vitamin B12 For Weight Loss The Key To Shedding Pounds?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43402 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 body fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_Having_A_Single-Digit_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span><b>Cons Of Having A Single-Digit Body Fat Percentage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% body fat may not be ideal if you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a fast metabolism and find it hard to gain weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constantly get hungry and have trouble sticking to a diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggle to see results even though you&#8217;re eating healthy and working out regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of these apply to you, then you may want to reconsider your goal of getting down to 6% body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is due to the reason that when you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/\">fast metabolism<\/a>, gaining weight and building muscle can be very difficult (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6481299\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re constantly hungry, you may find it hard to stick to a diet and may binge eat or overeat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-018-23988-x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, if you&#8217;re struggling to see results even though you&#8217;re eating healthy and working out regularly, you may want to concentrate on other goals besides <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elliptical-benefits-weight-loss\/\">losing weight<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining_Some_Body_Fat_Is_Key_For_Your_Health\"><\/span><b>Maintaining Some Body Fat Is Key For Your Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body fat has gotten a bad rap in the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-carb-no-sugar-diet-meal-plan\/\">fitness<\/a> world, but the truth is that you need some body fat to be healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body fat is essential for (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/nutritionscience\/chapter\/5a-function-of-fats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone production\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain function\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy skin and hair\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulation and warmth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without enough body fat, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-vs-fat-loss\/\">run into problems<\/a> like hormonal imbalances, clear thinking, and dry skin and hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, while you may want to strive for a low body fat percentage, don&#8217;t go too crazy and lose all of your body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good range to aim for is around 10 to 12% for men and 20 to 22% for women, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this range, you&#8217;ll have enough energy, hormones, and fat to be healthy, yet still see some muscle definition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43397 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Achieve_A_Lower_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span><b>How To Achieve A Lower Body Fat Percentage?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying excess body fat can be bad for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ideal-ketosis-level-for-weight-loss\/\">your health<\/a>. So if you want to achieve a lower body fat percentage, there are a few things you can do, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_For_A_Lower_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span><b>Eat For A Lower Body Fat Percentage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between having a high body fat percentage and a low body fat percentage is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dairy-free-protein-powder\/\">mostly diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to lose fat, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18025815\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You&#8217;ll have to go beyond cutting down your portions and be very strict with your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll need to track your calorie intake and make sure you&#8217;re in a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/rowing-for-weight-loss\/\">calorie deficit every day<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you need to focus on eating the right foods. Eating plenty of protein, healthy fats, and fiber will help keep you full and lose fat without losing muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1743-7075-11-53\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41430-018-0295-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fats are especially important because they help to keep your hormones balanced (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/nutritionscience\/chapter\/5a-function-of-fats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some good sources of healthy fats include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber is also important because it reduces cholesterol levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/4\/188\/1901012?login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good sources of fiber include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 body fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strength_Train_For_A_Lower_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span><b>Strength Train For A Lower Body Fat Percentage\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to eating healthy, you also need to strength train to lose fat. Strength training helps build muscle and burn calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/jobe\/2011\/482564\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also helps boost your metabolism, which helps burn more fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from basic strength-training exercises like squats and deadlifts, you can also do HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts to help you burn even more fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/jobe\/2011\/868305\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIIT workouts involve short bursts of intense activity followed by periods of rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do HIIT workouts with any type of exercise, but they&#8217;re especially effective when done with cardio exercises like sprinting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Body_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43406 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 body fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supplementation_To_Lower_Body_Fat\"><\/span><b>Supplementation To Lower Body Fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the right supplements can help lower your body fat percentage, especially if you are struggling to lose the last few pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the best supplements for lowering body fat:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Carnitine\"><\/span><b>1. Carnitine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carnitine is an amino acid that helps your body burn fat for energy. It does this by transporting fatty acids into your cells to be used for energy production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0167488916300131\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Conjugated_Linoleic_Acid_CLA\"><\/span><b>2. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLA is a type of fat that has been shown to help reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jn\/article\/130\/12\/2943\/4686248\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Green_Tea_Extract\"><\/span><b>3. Green Tea Extract<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea extract is rich in antioxidants and has been shown to boost metabolism and promote fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/advances\/article\/4\/2\/129\/4591621\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fish_Oil\"><\/span><b>4. Fish Oil<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation and promote fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4030645\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Caffeine\"><\/span><b>5. Caffeine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is a stimulant that can help boost metabolism and promote fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30335479\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Protein_Powder\"><\/span><b>6. Protein Powder<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein powder is a great way to increase your protein intake, which can help promote muscle growth and fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1743-7075-5-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Creatine\"><\/span><b>7. Creatine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creatine is a compound that helps increase energy production in your cells. It can also help promote muscle growth and improve exercise performance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3407788\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Beta-Alanine\"><\/span><b>8. Beta-Alanine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta-alanine is an amino acid that can help improve exercise performance and increase muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/2\/1\/75\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When most people talk about getting down to 6% body fat, they&#8217;re talking about getting down to single-digit body fat percentages. While it is true that you&#8217;ll have a more shredded physique at lower body fat percentages, it&#8217;s not necessarily true that you need to be at 6% (or lower) to look good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of advantages to carrying a bit more body fat. 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Find out how to achieve your body goals with a higher fat percentage.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"6 Body Fat: Why You Don&#039;t Need A Single Digit Body Fat Percentage To Look Good?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Is \u2605 6% BODY FAT \u27a4 necessary to look good? Find out how to achieve your body goals with a higher fat percentage.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1278624046.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Jeremy Mukhwana\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Jeremy Mukhwana\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"11 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Jeremy Mukhwana\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/36a7dd74d934812b75af5921cc28b8a4\"},\"headline\":\"6 Body Fat: Why You Don&#8217;t Need A Single Digit Body Fat Percentage To Look Good?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/\"},\"wordCount\":1943,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1278624046.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Weight Loss\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Most people who've been lifting weights for a while have probably heard that you need to get your body fat down to 6% to see your abs. 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