Using the formula listed below, calculate the recommended minimum body weight of a male wrestler currently weighing 185 lb and having 8% body fat but wishing to be 4% body fat. Assume that all weight lost is stored fat. Minimum body weight = Current weight (lb) of fat-free mass (FFM)/ 1 - minimum % body fat (BF)

a. 163
b. 168
c. 172
d. 177


d

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