The following heights and weights are general guidelines for weight ranges in adult men. The weights are broken down into small, medium and large frame which takes into account bone size.
Large Muscle mass combined with a healthy body fat% does allow for slightly higher acceptable body weight than those profiled below.
HEIGHT - SMALL - MEDIUM - LARGE FRAME
5'5" -
134-140 /
137-148 /
144-160
5'6" -
136-142 /
139-151 /
146-164
5'7" -
138-145 /
142-154 /
149-168
5'8" -
140-148 /
145-157 /
152-172
5'9" -
142-151 /
148-160 /
155-176
5'10" -
144-154 /
151-163 /
158-180
5'11" -
146-157 /
154-166 /
161-184
6'0" -
149-160 /
157-170 /
164-188
6'1" -
152-164 /
160-174 /
168-192
6'2" -
155-168 /
164-178 /
172-197
6'3" -
158-172 /
167-182 /
176-202
6'4" -
162-176 /
171-187 /
181-207
Most people upon first review feel these suggested weights are rather low. In today's society is typical for many to be over these ranges. Remember these are guidelines. Any reduction in bodyweight that gets you closer to these ranges will be of benefit.
It is also important to reduce the percentage of body fat and increase muscle mass to receive the best results.