GEORGE SPELLWIN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enlightening Men about Anabolic Steroids and Bodybuilding for over Two Decades
|
 Elite Fitness Bodybuilding, Anabolics, Diet, Life Extension, Wellness, Supplements, and Training Boards
 Training Discussion Board
 How to approximate Bodyfat?
|
| Author | Topic: How to approximate Bodyfat? | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 56 |
I don't have access to hydro-tank anymore. What is a good general method to estimate body fat %. ------------------     | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 89 |
do you have skin fold calipers | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 56 |
No, The reason I ask is I used to know a guy who based on what I call "pinch test"(with his hands not calipers) & physical examination could get within roughly 3-4%. I wondered if any here knew a general way to do this or does it take just a good "eye" and experience. ------------------ | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 89 |
ive never heard of that method ,but 3-4% could make a big diference but if you find any info on that method i would appreciate it if you would email that to me i could youse that at my gym ph21 | ||
|
Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1135 |
I have a method that is pretty accurate. Just leave me your measurements. Bodyweight= | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 56 |
Steelhart, If that's a formula email it to me or post it. I don't a tape to measure my wrist. Also where to base your waist measurment relative to your navel? | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 78 |
you cant get a accurate bodyfat count from measurements of just waist height wrist weight. I know of people that weigh 250 at 5'10 with 7'1/4 wrist and over a 37' waist and ripped but with your way of testing that 37 inch waist will throw your method off. This guy competed at 3 1/2 percent with that size waist. | ||
|
Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1135 |
Its not accurate but its a guide line that he can use. Or just go out and buy a fat meter. | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 148 |
Well, there are pretty much only a few levels of bodyfat which can all be determined by your shape... big belly + love handles = 20% + this isn't exact, but close. | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 56 |
Have you tried one of those machines you stand on which measures the composition of your body, i.e. muscle, organs, bones, fat. They are pretty accurate as far as I know. | ||
|
Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 56 |
....these machines use radio waves to measure body composition I believe. |
All times are ET (US) | |
 |
| |
posted December 16, 2000 10:05 PM