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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.

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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 picture of a 5'8" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 183 pounds. A net loss of 97 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
29 / 44

How One Man Shed 97Lbs in 2 Years: a Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight cut from 365 pounds to 279 pounds. A respectable loss of 86 pounds.
Weight After
279 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
41 / 54

M/27/5'9": How Lifting at a Deficit Helped Me Shed 85 Pounds in 217 Days

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 Before
280 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 365 pounds to 279 pounds. A net loss of 86 pounds.
Weight After
279 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
42 / 55

365 to 279 in 4 Months: a Success Weight Loss Journey

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a weight loss from 279 pounds to 264 pounds. A total loss of 15 pounds.
Weight Before
279 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
39 / 41

A Man's Incredible 15 Pound Weight Loss in Just Two Months!

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 279 pounds to 246 pounds. A respectable loss of 33 pounds.
Weight Before
279 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
36 / 41

How Going Keto Helped This Former Alcoholic Lose 70Lbs in 3.5 Months

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight reduction from 279 pounds to 192 pounds. A net loss of 87 pounds.
Weight Before
279 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
28 / 41

User Silasx93 Loses 87 Lbs in 4.5 Months with Keto and Weightlifting

A photo of a 5'8" man showing a weight cut from 325 pounds to 277 pounds. A net loss of 48 pounds.
Weight After
277 lbs
Height
5'8"
BMI
44 / 51

An Inspiring Weight Loss Journey: a Reddit User's Success Story

A photo of a 5'9" man showing a fat loss from 278 pounds to 200 pounds. A respectable loss of 78 pounds.
Weight Before
278 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 41

M/17/5'9" [278 > 200 = 78 Lbs Down!] an Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 278 pounds to 190 pounds. A respectable loss of 88 pounds.
Weight Before
278 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
28 / 41

From 278 to 190 Pounds: a Long Weight Loss Journey Still Ongoing

A photo of a 5'7" man showing a weight cut from 280 pounds to 190 pounds. A total loss of 90 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
31 / 45

Amazing Weight Loss Transformation of Reddit User

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 196 pounds. A total loss of 84 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 42

A Man's Incredible 84Lb Weight Loss Journey: M/53/5'9

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 328 pounds to 278 pounds. A net loss of 50 pounds.
Weight After
278 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
44 / 52

The Magnificent Void: From 328 Lbs to 278 Lbs in 4 Months

A picture of a 5'9" male showing a weight loss from 280 pounds to 199 pounds. A total loss of 81 pounds.
Weight Before
280 lbs
Height
5'9"
BMI
30 / 42

M/27/5'9" Weight Loss Journey: From 280Lbs to 199Lbs in 24 Months

A picture of a 5'7" male showing a weight loss from 278 pounds to 222 pounds. A net loss of 56 pounds.
Weight Before
278 lbs
Height
5'7"
BMI
35 / 44

From 278Lbs to 222Lbs: a 56Lbs Weight Loss Journey

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