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What does a 5'8" male look like at 196 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 196 pound, 5 foot 8 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 260 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 196 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 195 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 15 pounds.
Weight Before
195 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 31

A Man's Incredible Transformation From 195 to 180 Pounds

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 235 pounds to 196 pounds. A net loss of 39 pounds.
Weight After
196 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
32 / 38

Male in 20s Loses over 3 Stone in 7 Months

A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 196 pounds to 150 pounds. A respectable loss of 46 pounds.
Weight Before
196 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
24 / 32

Addicted to Working Out: M/25 Drops 46Lbs in 6 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 245 pounds to 197 pounds. A respectable loss of 48 pounds.
Weight After
197 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
31 / 38

One Reddit User’s Weight Journey: a Story of Motivation and Progress

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a weight reduction from 196 pounds to 180 pounds. A net loss of 16 pounds.
Weight Before
196 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
27 / 29

A Year in College: How a Reddit User Lost the Freshmen Fifteen and Gained Confidence

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 224 pounds to 196 pounds. A net loss of 28 pounds.
Weight After
196 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
29 / 33

4 Months of Hard Work: a Weight Loss Journey by M/23/5'9

A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 196 pounds to 154 pounds. A net loss of 42 pounds.
Weight Before
196 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
24 / 31

Aeonstrada's Weight Loss Journey: From 196Lbs to 154Lbs in 2 Years

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 195 pounds to 175 pounds. A net loss of 20 pounds.
Weight Before
195 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 31

From 195 to 175 Lbs: a User's Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 196 pounds to 153 pounds. A respectable loss of 43 pounds.
Weight Before
196 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
23 / 30

A Weight Loss Journey of 43Lbs over 28 Months: the Habits and Routine That Worked for a Reddit User

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 195 pounds to 163 pounds. A respectable loss of 32 pounds.
Weight Before
195 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 31

How a Reddit User Lost 30 Pounds with a Major Calorie Deficit in 4 Months

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 267 pounds to 196 pounds. A total loss of 71 pounds.
Weight After
196 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
29 / 40

Man Loses 71Lbs in 8 Months with Proper Diet and Exercise

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 195 pounds to 173 pounds. A total loss of 22 pounds.
Weight Before
195 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 30

M/31/5'8" Weight Loss Journey: 22Lbs in 1 Year Progress

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 236 pounds to 196 pounds. A net loss of 40 pounds.
Weight After
196 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 36

Ethan's 40Lb Weight Loss Journey in 1 Year: Fitness and Diet Efforts Pay Off

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 197 pounds at a height of 5'8
Weight
197 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
29.9

My Weight Loss Journey: a 25 Year Old Male's Struggle with Obesity

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 270 pounds to 195 pounds. A total loss of 75 pounds.
Weight After
195 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
31 / 42

M/53/5'8" [270>195=75 Lost] Five Years of Weight Loss: Lessons Learned

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 220 pounds to 197 pounds. A total loss of 23 pounds.
Weight After
197 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
31 / 35

One Person's Weight Journey: a Reddit User's Story

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