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What does a 5'6" male look like at 179 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 179 pound, 5 foot 6 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 125 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'6 179 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a snapshot of 179 pounds at a height of 5'6
Weight
179 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
28.8

A Man's Weight Loss Journey: Male, 32, 5'6, 179Lbs

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a fat loss from 179 pounds to 138 pounds. A net loss of 41 pounds.
Weight Before
179 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
22 / 29

How One Man Lost 41 Pounds in 6 Months with the Keto Diet

A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 179 pounds to 175 pounds. A net loss of 4 pounds.
Weight Before
179 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
28 / 29

My 4Lbs Weight Loss Journey in One Month: a Body Recomposition Progress

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a fat loss from 250 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 70 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 42

A Reddit User Shares Their Incredible Weight Loss Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'6" male showing a weight reduction from 250 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 72 pounds.
Weight After
178 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
29 / 40

Man Loses 72 Pounds in 1 Year and Inspires Others to Keep Going

A before and after photo of a 5'6" male showing a weight reduction from 260 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 80 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 43

From 260 to 180: the Two Year Journey of Grifdr

A photo of a 5'6" man showing a weight cut from 260 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 80 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 43

M/32/5'6 Achieves Major Weight Loss Goal of 80 Pounds in 11 Months

A photo of a 5'6" man showing a fat loss from 180 pounds to 140 pounds. A net loss of 40 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
23 / 29

M/28/5'6" [180Lbs > 140Lbs = 40Lbs] 1 Year Transformation

A before and after photo of a 5'6" male showing a weight reduction from 210 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 30 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
29 / 34

Man Loses 30 Lbs in 5 Months and Feels Great a Reddit Success Story

A progress pic of a 5'7" man showing a fat loss from 179 pounds to 170 pounds. A respectable loss of 9 pounds.
Weight Before
179 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
27 / 29

6 Month Weight Loss Progress: a Reddit User's Journey From 179Lbs to 170Lbs

A progress pic of a 5'7" man showing a snapshot of 179 pounds at a height of 5'7
Weight
179 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
28.1

How Reddit User My Btfc Lost Weight with a Healthy Diet and Exercise Routine

A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 225 pounds to 179 pounds. A respectable loss of 46 pounds.
Weight After
179 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
29 / 36

My 46Lbs Weight Loss Journey: M19 Teen Shares Workout and Diet Tips

A picture of a 5'6" male showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 130 pounds. A net loss of 50 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
22 / 30

From 180 to 130: User Shares 50 Pound Weight Loss Journey

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a snapshot of 180 pounds at a height of 5'6
Weight
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
28.9

Captainsarcasmo's 3 Month Weight Loss Journey: a Reddit Review

A progress pic of a 5'6" man showing a fat loss from 198 pounds to 178 pounds. A net loss of 20 pounds.
Weight After
178 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
30 / 33

From 198Lbs to 178Lbs: Johnfighter's 4 Month Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'6" male showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 147 pounds. A net loss of 33 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'6"
BMI
24 / 29

Beachbody Helps Reddit User Drop 33 Lbs and Get Healthy!

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