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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 reduction from 280 pounds to 240 pounds. A total loss of 40 pounds.
Weight After
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 44

M/28/5'8 [280>240= 40Lbs] Bodybuilder Training Leads to 7 Month Weight Loss Success Story

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 243 pounds to 199 pounds. A respectable loss of 44 pounds.
Weight Before
243 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 36

Solidzeke's 40 Lb Weight Loss Journey: From 243 Lbs to 199 Lbs in 5 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 405 pounds to 240 pounds. A respectable loss of 165 pounds.
Weight After
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 64

M/38/5'8" [405 > 240 = 165] One Year Journey to Reach Target Weight

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 350 pounds to 240 pounds. A respectable loss of 110 pounds.
Weight After
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38 / 55

Ongoing Weight Loss Journey From 350Lbs to 240Lbs

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 241 pounds to 190 pounds. A net loss of 51 pounds.
Weight Before
241 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
29 / 37

51 Lb Weight Journey: Comfortable and Active M/47/5’9” Shares His Secrets.

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 240 pounds to 210 pounds. A net loss of 30 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
33 / 38

The Incredible Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User: From 240Lbs to 210Lbs

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 244 pounds to 158 pounds. A total loss of 86 pounds.
Weight Before
244 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
25 / 38

A 1.5 Year Weight Loss Journey: M/20/5’8 Lost 244Lb>158Lb

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 170 pounds. A total loss of 70 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 36

Weight Loss Journey: From 240 Lbs to 170 Lbs in 18 Months

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 240 pounds at a height of 5'8
Weight
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
36.4

Weight Loss and Lifting the Journey of Reddit User Nf3Ction

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
27 / 36

From Obese to Fit: a Weight Loss Journey From 240 to 148 Lbs in 2 Years

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 progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 333 pounds to 241 pounds. A total loss of 92 pounds.
Weight After
241 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
36 / 49

Man Sheds over 90 Lbs in a Year: a Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 150 pounds. A net loss of 90 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
23 / 36

Xelentgamer's 90Lb Weight Loss Journey: Tips and Inspiration

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a weight reduction from 240 pounds to 171 pounds. A respectable loss of 69 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 36

From 240Lbs to 171Lbs: Incredible Weight Loss Journey of M/23/5'8'' Reddit User

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 picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 240 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 70 pounds.
Weight Before
240 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 38

M/23/5'8" [240Lbs > 170Lbs] 70Lbs Weight Loss Journey

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