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What does a 5'8" male look like at 256 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 256 pound, 5 foot 8 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 47 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 256 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

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A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a snapshot of 256 pounds at a height of 5'8
Weight
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
38.8

From 256Lbs to 196Lbs in 9 Months: a Weight Loss Journey

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 256 pounds to 117 pounds. A net loss of 139 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
18 / 40

From 256Lbs to 138Lbs: a Reddit User's 2 Year Weight Loss Journey

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 256 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable loss of 91 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 40

18 Year Old Male Loses 91 Pounds in 7 Months to Get Fit for Prom

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 256 pounds to 138 pounds. A net loss of 118 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
22 / 40

A Man's Incredible 118 Pound Weight Loss Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 256 pounds to 140 pounds. A net loss of 116 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
22 / 40

256 to 140: Male Loses 116 Pounds and Looks Great!

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 256 pounds to 167 pounds. A respectable loss of 89 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
25 / 39

My 89Lbs Weight Loss Journey: a Whole New Me

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 256 pounds to 175 pounds. A respectable loss of 81 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 39

Achieving a Weight Loss of 81 Lbs: a Reddit User’s Journey

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 256 pounds to 140 pounds. A total loss of 116 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
22 / 40

My Inspiring 116Lb Weight Loss Journey Through Weight Lifting

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 256 pounds to 138 pounds. A respectable loss of 118 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
22 / 40

From 256 Pounds to 138 Pounds: a Two Year Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 255 pounds to 184 pounds. A net loss of 71 pounds.
Weight Before
255 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 39

One Year Journey: M/25/5'8" Lost 71Lbs with Gym and Calorie Counting

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 255 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable loss of 90 pounds.
Weight Before
255 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
25 / 39

From 255 to 165 in 2.5 Years: a Weight Loss Journey

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 256 pounds to 224 pounds. A net loss of 32 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
34 / 39

M/34/5'9 [256 > 224 = 32] 4Ish Years of Progress. Seeing Yalls Pics over the Years Always Was a Great Source of Motivation so Wanted to Share Mine and Hopefully Pay It Forward.

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 340 pounds to 256 pounds. A total loss of 84 pounds.
Weight After
256 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
38 / 50

Halfway to Weight Loss Goals Inspiring Story of M/29/5'9" Losing 84 Pounds in 5 Months

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 255 pounds to 209 pounds. A net loss of 46 pounds.
Weight Before
255 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
32 / 39

Weight Loss Progress: 28/M Goes From 255 to 209 in 3 Months

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 256 pounds to 232 pounds. A total loss of 24 pounds.
Weight Before
256 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
35 / 39

One Man's Weight Loss Journey: 256Lbs to 232Lbs in 3 Months

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 257 pounds to 230 pounds. A total loss of 27 pounds.
Weight Before
257 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
36 / 40

27Lb Weight Loss Journey: From 257Lbs to 230Lbs

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