Body Fat %

[hussle_man]

TweetA lot of people throw out their bf percentages on a regular basis and im just curious to see how everyone comes up with their own bf ratio whether it be with calipers, measuring extremities, tank, etc. Also, what does everyone think is the most accurate way to come up with this golden figure. Food for thought.........




Hussle Man

[latimer99]

Tweetimersion is the best (in water tank) but is expensive and hard to find. calipers are the best, you just need to learn how to use them accuratly, and there really is no formula that can tell you what your actual percentage is...

[DIRTY_SOUTH]

TweetWe have two hot ass female fitness instructors at our gym...*deep thought*........Ohh and they usually use calipers, they are both from UGA!!! GO DAWGS!!!

[Lmg2701]

Tweet-The Body Scan one will make you feel terrible when you see the reading
-I find the Electrostatic ones to be crap
-I like the Digital calipers the best
I've had my BF % measured a bunch of times so I can usually make a basic assumption of where I'm at.

[mcbvr6]

TweetI imagine that a lot of people who say they are 10 - 12 % would be shocked to learn their true bf %.

By the way, the electrostatic ones are the worst (other than some kid who doesn't know how to read the calipers). I've had the electro scale say I was 24% when I had dieted down and had a full set of abs and obliques. I've had it say 8 % when I knew I was closer to 15%. It jsut seems useless to me.

[hussle_man]

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Originally posted by mcbvr6
I imagine that a lot of people who say they are 10 - 12 % would be shocked to learn their true bf %.

exactly..

[Lmg2701]

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Originally posted by GirlPatriot
Hey LMG it only makes you feel terrible because other methods are inaccurate lol. It is always frustrating to know you are carrting more fat than you previously thought.
~GP

I know, that's what I meant. It tells you EXACTLY what your bf is. Most competitiors would be shocked to find out there bf% with this method.

[armani1072]

TweetI had mine checked at my gym. they used calipers. the guy checked three spots, my chest, stomach and thigh.

[Lmg2701]

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Originally posted by armani1072
I had mine checked at my gym. they used calipers. the guy checked three spots, my chest, stomach and thigh.

Same way I go.

[omoore61]

TweetI dont know where my b/f is, probably around 15% i would imagine. I can see my abs a little after bulking for a while, but not very well.

[NeverSatisfied]

Tweethow much does hydrostatic weighing cost? anybody know

[mcbvr6]

TweetYou should be able to get it done a lot cheaper. Check with the University in your area if it has an extensive physical science or medical department. Some offer it as low as $10. But, I've also seen it cost from $25 up to $60. I haven't seen it at $100 before, but I haven't looked at private clinics.

[hussle_man]

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Originally posted by mcbvr6
Some offer it as low as $10. But, I've also seen it cost from $25 up to $60. I haven't seen it at $100 before, but I haven't looked at private clinics.

this is what i've seen also

[FUZO]

TweetIF I CAN PINCH A INCH OR TWO THEN I KNOW ITS TO HIGH

[armani1072]

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Originally posted by FUZO
IF I CAN PINCH A INCH OR TWO THEN I KNOW ITS TO HIGH

dude i used to be able to get handfulls.