Bf measure / accufitness ...?(calipers)

[Stackt]

Does anyone have these ? I just bought one , the digital type are they pretty accurate .

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i have seen the digital calipers that shoot the beam through your arm... is that what you are talking about? they have a pretty big margin of error. the cheapest, easiest way to get the best reading is to have an expert.. ie someone that has done it HUNDREDS of times use regular calipers and do skinfold measurements. if you have time and money, some universities offer the underwater dunk tank but its expensive and not really necessary if you ask me.

[Stackt]

Thanks yeah its the one that skinfolds over ur stomach . Well hopefully it'll be pretty close to accurate .

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I have used calipers a few hundred times. They wear out fast (non digital at least do). The results will vary depending on the individual performing the test.

But here is the secret. They don't have to be accurate, just consistent. As long as you measure yourself the same way each time, and the calipers act accordingly, you will have a way to measure your progress.