5'10", 230 lbs Male: What It Looks Like, BMI, Macros & Workouts

These are 6 real men from the US Army's ANSUR II body survey, all at about 5'10", 230 lbs. They weigh nearly the same, but their body fat runs from 25% to 34%, which is why they look so different.

Height: 5'10"
Weight: 230 lbs
BMI: 33.0
Body fat: 25–34%

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Body measurements for a 5'10", 230 lbs male

Circumferences of men at this size.

Full range Middle half Median

Upper body

Chest

45.5″47″

42″46″49.5″

Shoulders

48.5″50″

45″49.5″52″

Neck

16.5″17.5″

15.5″17″18.5″

Upper arm

13.5″14.5″

13″14″16.5″

Forearm

13″13.5″

12″14.5″

Midsection

Waist

41.5″44″

38.5″43″47″

Hips

43″45″

42″44″47″

Legs

Thigh

26.5″28.5″

25″27.5″29.5″

Calf

16″17.5″

15″16.5″19″

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Macros calculator for a 5'10", 230 lbs male

Strongr Fastr sets two daily targets, calories and protein, and leaves fat and carbs flexible: fill the rest of your calories with whichever you prefer. These are the starting targets for a 5'10", 230 lbs male. Adjust the inputs to match you, then calculate your macros.

Goal

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Age Activity level Diet

Calories a day

2,000

Protein a day

202g

808 cal from protein 1,192 cal from fat & carbs, your choice

Split the fat and carb calories however you like: more carbs, more fat, or anything in between.