5'7", 250 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 5'7", 250 lbs. They weigh nearly the same, but their body fat runs from 28% to 43%, which is why they look so different.

Height: 5'7"
Weight: 250 lbs
BMI: 39.2
Body fat: 28–43%

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Body measurements for a 5'7", 250 lbs male

Circumferences of men at this size.

Full range Middle half Median

Upper body

Chest

47.5″49.5″

46″48″51″

Shoulders

49″50.5″

48″51.5″

Neck

16.5″17.5″

16″17″19″

Upper arm

14.5″15.5″

14″15″16″

Forearm

13″13.5″

12.5″14″

Midsection

Waist

45.5″49″

40″47.5″53″

Hips

45″47.5″

43″47″48.5″

Legs

Thigh

28.5″30.5″

26″30″31.5″

Calf

17″18″

16″17.5″19″

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Macros calculator for a 5'7", 250 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 5'7", 250 lbs male. Adjust the inputs to match you, then calculate your macros.

Goal

Fat loss Recomposition Build muscle

Age Activity level Diet

Calories a day

2,050

Protein a day

185g

740 cal from protein 1,310 cal from fat & carbs, your choice

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