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What does a 5'8" male look like at 279 lbs?

If you're wondering what a 279 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 5'8 279 lbs men look like in sorts of different shapes and body types.

System
Imperial
Gender
Male
Weight
279 lbs
A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight reduction from 279 pounds to 195 pounds. A respectable loss of 84 pounds.
Weight Before
279 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
31 / 44

84Lb Weight Loss Journey with Keto, If, Exercise

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 279 pounds to 186 pounds. A respectable loss of 93 pounds.
Weight Before
279 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
28 / 42

Man Loses 93 Pounds in 2 Years with Herbalife and Running Routine

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 280 pounds to 210 pounds. A net loss of 70 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
33 / 44

M/39/280Lbs to 210Lbs in 16 Months: Reddit User Shares Weight Loss Journey During Pandemic

A progress pic of a 5'8" man showing a fat loss from 280 pounds to 205 pounds. A net loss of 75 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
31 / 42

75Lb Weight Loss in 6 Months: M/22/5'8" Fulfills His 2Pac Challenge

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 371 pounds to 279 pounds. A net loss of 92 pounds.
Weight After
279 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
42 / 56

Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User: From 371Lbs to 279Lbs in 13 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 279 pounds to 236 pounds. A total loss of 43 pounds.
Weight Before
279 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
35 / 41

Male at 5'9 Loses 43 Pounds in 1.5 Months by Quitting Alcohol and Starting Keto Diet

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a weight cut from 279 pounds to 194 pounds. A respectable loss of 85 pounds.
Weight Before
279 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
29 / 41

M/27/5'9" Lost 85 Lbs in 2 Years: a Weight Loss Success Story

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a fat loss from 280 pounds to 165 pounds. A total loss of 115 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
25 / 42

One Man's Weight Journey Going From 280 to 165, and Back to 180 Lbs!

A before and after photo of a 5'7" male showing a weight reduction from 322 pounds to 279 pounds. A net loss of 43 pounds.
Weight After
279 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
44 / 51

43Lbs Lost in 3 Months: a Weight Loss Journey

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 392 pounds to 278 pounds. A respectable loss of 114 pounds.
Weight After
278 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
44 / 62

M/27/5'8 [114Lbs > 278Lbs = 164Lbs] 17Th December 18 to Now Keep on Pushing, It's Worth It!

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a fat loss from 280 pounds to 175 pounds. A total loss of 105 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 42

From 280Lbs to 175Lbs in 24 Months: a Journey to the Armed Services

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 280 pounds to 175 pounds. A total loss of 105 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
27 / 42

7 Year Weight Journey of Reddit User: M/29/5'8" Goes From 280Lbs to 175Lbs

A before and after photo of a 5'8" male showing a weight cut from 280 pounds to 169 pounds. A respectable loss of 111 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
26 / 42

Weight Loss Journey: From 270 to 169 Pounds in 11 Months

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 212 pounds. A net loss of 68 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
32 / 42

Man Loses 68Lbs in 4 Months with Water and Little Calorie Intake

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 290 pounds to 280 pounds. A total loss of 10 pounds.
Weight After
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
44 / 46

One User's Journey to Weight Loss: What You Can Learn

A picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 290 pounds to 280 pounds. A net loss of 10 pounds.
Weight After
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
44 / 46

M/39/5'8[280Lbs=10Lbs](2 Years) of Hard Work!

System
Imperial
Gender
Male
Weight
279 lbs