Body measurements

The only thing youll need is a soft easily bendable tape measure. Use the big numbered markings for centimetres. All you need is a flexible tape measure fabric not metal and a method to track your results like one of my above measurement trackers. The measurements needed to compute body fat percentage using the covert bailey method for a male are. Fat b 05a 3c d for men 30 years old or younger. Do not draw the tape too tightly.

Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist3. All measurements should be taken at their widest points and should be recorded in inches. Most of these methods are more time consuming and much more expensive than using this method to find body composition. Centimetres are usually labeled with large lines and next to each line a number. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline4. Cross back measure from shoulder to shoulder.

Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Dont worrytaking body part measurements is super easy. You can find flexible tape measures tapes at tailor shops clothes shops and sporting goods stores. On most metric measuring tapes centimetres are the most prominent markings. What you need to take your measurements. To take your body tape measurements you will need a flexible tape measure that you can wrap around your body parts or if you want to go old school you can wrap a string and then measure it against a straight rule.

We prefer gulick anthropometric tape because you can read its resistance on the skin for the perfect tension while taking a measure. You can find fabric tape measures at almost any art craft or fabric store near you. As with inches the line marks each centimetre not the number itself. A hips b waist c forearm circumference and dwrist.