5'9", 170 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 5'9", 170 lbs. They weigh nearly the same, but their body fat runs from 9% to 27%, which is why they look so different.
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 170 lbs
- BMI
- 25.1
- Body fat
- 9–27%
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9% body fat
14% body fat
16% body fat
18% body fat
23% body fat
27% body fat
Body measurements for a 5'9", 170 lbs male
Circumferences of men at this size.
Full range
Middle half
Median
Upper body
Chest
39″40.5″
36.5″39.5″44″
Shoulders
44.5″46″
42″45.5″48″
Neck
15″15.5″
14″16.5″
Upper arm
12″–12.5″
11″14.5″
Forearm
11.5″12″
10.5″13″
Midsection
Waist
33″35.5″
29.5″34.5″39.5″
Hips
38″39″
35.5″38.5″42″
Legs
Thigh
23″24″
21″23.5″26″
Calf
14.5″15.5″
13.5″15″16.5″
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Macros calculator for a 5'9", 170 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 5'9", 170 lbs male. Adjust the inputs to match you, then calculate your macros.
Best fat loss workouts for a 5'9", 170 lbs male
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