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What does a 5'8" male look like at 179 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 179 pound, 5 foot 8 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 303 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 179 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 145 pounds. A respectable loss of 35 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
23 / 28

M/23/5'8'’ 3 Month Weight Loss Journey: From 180Lbs to 145Lbs

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 180 pounds to 168 pounds. A respectable loss of 12 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 28

M/18/5'8" [180Lbs>168Lbs=12Lbs] Weight Loss Journey in 2.5 Months

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 5'8" male showing a snapshot of 178 pounds at a height of 5'8
Weight
178 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27

How to Gain Weight Fast for Men: a Guide to Putting on Muscle

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 180 pounds at a height of 5'8
Weight
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27.3

How Jonny2K1 Lost over 50 Pounds and Transformed His Body: a Weight Loss Success Story

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 330 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 150 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 52

From 330Lbs to 180Lbs in 10 Months: User's Weight Loss Journey

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a weight bulk from 130 pounds to 180 pounds. A net gain of 50 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 20

50 Pound Weight Gain in 4 Months: Male 5'8

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 180 pounds to 155 pounds. A net loss of 25 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
24 / 27

25 Lbs Weight Loss Journey in 3 Months: a Freshman's Story

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a fat loss from 311 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 131 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 47

From 311Lbs to 180Lbs in 14 Months: a Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 137 pounds. A total loss of 43 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
22 / 28

M/22/5'8 [180 Lbs > 137 Lbs = 43 Lbs] Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight gain from 120 pounds to 180 pounds. A net gain of 60 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 18

This Man's Weight Journey: From 120 to 180 Lbs in 3.5 Years

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight gain from 170 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable gain of 10 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 27

M/22/5’8” Achieves Natural Transformation by Gaining 10Lbs in 2 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 180 pounds to 155 pounds. A net loss of 25 pounds.
Weight Before
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
24 / 28

M/27/5’8” [180Lbs > 155Lbs = 25Lbs] a Journey to Lifestyle Control

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 178 pounds at a height of 5'8
Weight
178 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27

One Man's Journey to Shred: the Last Few Pounds

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 260 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 80 pounds.
Weight After
180 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 39

From 260Lbs to 180Lbs: a Man's 11 Month Weight Loss Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 263 pounds to 179 pounds. A net loss of 84 pounds.
Weight After
179 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
27 / 40

From 263Lb to 179Lb: a Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle

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