5'5", 120 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 5'5", 120 lbs. They weigh nearly the same, but their body fat runs from 6% to 13%, which is why they look so different.
- Height
- 5'5"
- Weight
- 120 lbs
- BMI
- 20.0
- Body fat
- 6–13%
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6% body fat
10% body fat
11% body fat
11% body fat
12% body fat
13% body fat
Body measurements for a 5'5", 120 lbs male
Circumferences of men at this size.
Full range
Middle half
Median
Upper body
Chest
34.5″35.5″
32.5″37.5″
Shoulders
41″42″
39.5″41.5″43.5″
Neck
13.5″14″
13″14.5″
Upper arm
10″11″
9″10.5″11.5″
Forearm
10″10.5″
9.5″11″
Midsection
Waist
28″29″
26.5″28.5″30″
Hips
33.5″–34″
32″35.5″
Legs
Thigh
19″20″
18.5″19.5″21″
Calf
13″13.5″
12.5″14″
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Macros calculator for a 5'5", 120 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 5'5", 120 lbs male. Adjust the inputs to match you, then calculate your macros.
Best workouts for a 5'5", 120 lbs male to lose fat & build muscle
These routines are preset for this body type's goal. Change the filters to fit your schedule and equipment, then pick a routine.