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Chest=49"bicep=25"waist=38"height=178cmweight=107kg.body fat=11%.bmi=34 but athlete bodybuilder.why am i considered obese?is bodybuilding bad?bmi lie?

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Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

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Pump it up!: BMI are only for average body types. Those who are very lean or very muscular fall out of the category. You should follow body fat % in your case and make sure your risk factors are controlled. Diet, exercise (you're good there), cholesterol, blood pressure. Body building is great, fantastic exercise.

Answered 12/9/2016

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A member asked:

Chest=49"bicep=25"waist=38"height=178cmweight=107kg.body fat=11%.bmi=34 but athlete bodybuilder.why am i considered obese?is bodybuilding bad?bmi lie?

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Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

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