What Every Body Fat % Actually Looks Like (50% to 5%)
Jeff Nippard
Nov 9, 2025 15:00
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In this video, I measured the body fat percentage of a panel of subjects, ranging from 50% to 5% using DEXA and BIA.
References:
DEXA Accuracy:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29581385/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32742961/
Benefits of Exercise:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9102424/
NHANES 2017-2018 Study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33727242/
Body Fat Ranges Research:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523026990
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12553552/
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Written by Jeff Nippard
Produced by Bailey Wood, Bradley Nippard and Jeff Nippard
Edited by Rickie Ho, Sam Ding, Bradley Nippard and Jeff Nippard
Research and fact checking by Max Edsey & Alysha D'Souza
Graphics by Sam Ding and Rickie Ho
Music sourced from Epidemic Sound
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About me: I'm a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I've been training for 18 years drug-free. I'm 5'5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked).
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Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury or illness.
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