What's The "Right" Bodyfat Percentage?

Hey Sam! I'm a 32-year-old female, trying to lean out for an upcoming wedding, but I don't know what the best bodyfat percentage is for me. What's a healthy bodyfat percentage for a girl? I really want to be "ripped" for this event. —Daphne, Hollywood

I'll answer your question for both women and men since both are probably interested in the response.

For a female, the "healthy" bodyfat range is anywhere from 19% to 28%.

For a man, the "healthy" bodyfat range is 14% to 18%.

You mention in your question that you want to be "ripped." It's important to keep in mind that "healthy" and "being ripped" are two seperate things.

For a woman to be "ripped" you need to be 18% bodyfat or less. By "ripped" I mean that you will be able to see your abdominal development while your abs are at rest.

For a man to be "ripped" you need to be at 10% bodyfat or less to see your abdominal development at rest, without flexing.