Body measurements

[blue131]

Hi all, is there a 'best' way to measure %body fat and %muscle mass? Also, do you think it's a good practice to measure chest/arms/legs etc, or just use the mirror to tell you how you're going? :?

[Truds]

I tend to stick with the calipers for bodyfat percentage, the electronic ones can throw off a little depending how hydrated you are. I'd use as many sites as possible instead of the typical four site. Myself the four site caliper measurements isn't very good as I carry most of my bodyfat in my lower body, so my measurements always read pretty low.

As far as measurements go I usually only measure my butt. Unless you're trying to build size I would only measure the places you hold bf.

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[blue131]

Thanks Truds, I have a nice layer of adipose over my Lat Dorsi region, and my abdominal area does what it likes unless I beat it into submission. Are you rally in Manchester? I'm originally from Sheffield but live in ChCh now. Warm regards.

[Truds]

I sure am! And it's bloody freezing!! :shock: (I'm a little north of Manchester now in Rawtenstall)

[virgo1978]

hay truds, that's so cool that you still post on this site even though you so very far away...

Are you competiting this year?

[Truds]

true to my roots! he he I'm a bit of a forum wh*re really.. ha ha.

Yep am competing this year, BNBF Northern Figure. Just the one federation for me this year so I can give it 100% and peak twice instead of four times. They're giving the British winner a pro figure card this year so I'm gunning for it. :nod:

xxx

[Destruction]

I think it is a good idea to post chest measurements.

[Gym rat]

I check my body fat once every mounth by useing a tape measure plus it is moreaccurate.