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What does a 5'8" male look like at 272 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 272 pound, 5 foot 8 man looks like, you're in luck. We've gathered 50 photos from around the internet to give you a better idea. See what 5'8 272 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 270 pounds to 195 pounds. A net loss of 75 pounds.
Weight Before
270 lbs
Height
5'8"
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31 / 42

One Man's Journey to Losing 75 Pounds and Living Healthy

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 270 pounds to 219 pounds. A respectable loss of 51 pounds.
Weight Before
270 lbs
Height
5'8"
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33 / 41

51 Pound Weight Loss Journey: M/29/5'8" Shares His Story

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 273 pounds to 222 pounds. A net loss of 51 pounds.
Weight Before
273 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
33 / 40

From 273Lbs to 222Lbs: How This User Lost 51Lbs in 3 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 270 pounds to 170 pounds. A net loss of 100 pounds.
Weight Before
270 lbs
Height
5'8"
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26 / 41

From 270 Lbs to 170 Lbs: a Weight Loss Journey

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 270 pounds to 170 pounds. A total loss of 100 pounds.
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270 lbs
Height
5'8"
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26 / 41

From 270 Lbs to 170 Lbs: a Remarkable Weight Loss Journey Reported on Reddit

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 274 pounds to 233 pounds. A net loss of 41 pounds.
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274 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
37 / 43

M/31/5'8'' [274Lbs>233Lbs=41Lbs] a Victorious 6 Week Challenge Winner Who Shed 7.9% of Body Fat

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 300 pounds to 270 pounds. A total loss of 30 pounds.
Weight After
270 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
42 / 47

Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey: a Story of Triumph and Dedication

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 270 pounds to 170 pounds. A respectable loss of 100 pounds.
Weight Before
270 lbs
Height
5'8"
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27 / 42

Weight Loss Journey: How Hiking, Lifting, and Training Jiu Jitsu Helped a User Lose 100 Pounds in 2.5 Years

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 273 pounds to 167 pounds. A respectable loss of 106 pounds.
Weight Before
273 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
25 / 40

Paleo, Lifting, Running and a Fancy Suit: a Reddit User's Journey From Severely Obese to Normal Bmi in 9 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 365 pounds to 271 pounds. A total loss of 94 pounds.
Weight After
271 lbs
Height
5'9"
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40 / 54

365Lbs to 271Lbs: My Journey to Weight Loss Success

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 273 pounds to 163 pounds. A net loss of 110 pounds.
Weight Before
273 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
24 / 40

110 Pound Weight Loss Journey: How Paleo, Lifting, and Running Transformed One Man's Life

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 270 pounds to 220 pounds. A net loss of 50 pounds.
Weight Before
270 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
33 / 41

Success Story: M/18/5'8 270 220 Halfway Done!

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 273 pounds to 196 pounds. A net loss of 77 pounds.
Weight Before
273 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
29 / 40

77Lbs Lost in 4 Months: a Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 476 pounds to 274 pounds. A respectable loss of 202 pounds.
Weight After
274 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
42 / 72

Keto Success Story: Reddit User Loses 202 Pounds in 11 Months

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a snapshot of 270 pounds at a height of 5'9
Weight
270 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
40

My Journey Towards Weight Loss as a 24 Year Old Male

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 370 pounds to 270 pounds. A respectable loss of 100 pounds.
Weight After
270 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
43 / 60

Jimmyknifefingers' Inspiring 100Lb Weight Loss Journey in 2 Years

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