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What does a 5'8" male look like at 242 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 242 pound, 5 foot 8 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 105 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 242 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 cut from 242 pounds to 180 pounds. A total loss of 62 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 37

An Inspiring Weight Loss Journey: M/17 Lost 62Lbs in 8 Months

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 265 pounds to 242 pounds. A total loss of 23 pounds.
Weight After
242 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 42

11 Months Weight Loss Journey of a Man: 55 Lbs Total

A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 242 pounds to 143 pounds. A total loss of 99 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
23 / 39

My 99Lbs Weight Loss Journey with Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gym Workouts

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 242 pounds to 208 pounds. A respectable loss of 34 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
32 / 37

M/30/5'9'' 2 Year Weight Loss Progress From 242Lbs to 208Lbs

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 242 pounds to 147 pounds. A net loss of 95 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
22 / 37

M/27/5'9" Weight Loss Progress: From 242Lbs to 147Lbs

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 243 pounds to 155 pounds. A respectable loss of 88 pounds.
Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
24 / 38

88Lbs Lost: Male Weight Loss Success Story

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 243 pounds to 183 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.
Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 37

Solidzeke's 60Lb Weight Loss Journey: 243Lbs to 183Lbs in 11 Months

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 242 pounds to 201 pounds. A respectable loss of 41 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
31 / 37

Male at 36 Years Old and 5'9 Sees a 41 Pound Weight Loss in 5 Months Through Intermittent Fasting and Lifting

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 242 pounds to 199 pounds. A respectable loss of 43 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 36

A Man's Inspiring Journey From 242 Lbs to 199 Lbs in Just 15 Weeks

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 243 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable loss of 78 pounds.
Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 38

Male Peloton User Loses over 70 Pounds and Counting!

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 243 pounds to 239 pounds. A net loss of 4 pounds.
Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 38

One Man's Weight Loss Journey with Crossfit and Cutting Soda

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 242 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 72 pounds.
Weight Before
242 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
25 / 36

How One Reddit User Lost 72 Pounds in 8 Months

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 188 pounds. A net loss of 52 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
29 / 36

From 240 to 188: a 52 Pound Weight Loss Journey

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 170 pounds. A respectable loss of 70 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 38

Guitarist4Life302's 70Lb Weight Loss Journey in 6 Months

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 60 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 38

A 24 Year Old Man's Remarkable Weight Loss Journey

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 194 pounds. A respectable loss of 46 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
29 / 36

How This Reddit User Lost 46 Pounds with a Simple Weight Loss Plan

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