Celeb Body measurements Info

In the book brawn stuart mcrobert published the old john mccallum formula for challenging yet realistic measurements for hard gainers. While the measuring tape method may be the most accurate way to determine body frame size you can also use your thumb and index finger to estimate your frame size. Step 7 divide your bodyweight by the. The measurements needed to compute body fat percentage using the covert bailey method for a male are. 86010 waist neck 100 70041 x height 100 3676. Put your tape around the thickest part of your forearm close to your elbow.

Insert your measurements into this formula. The result determines your percentage of body fat. If youre right handed use your right hand to grab your left wrist. Wrap your thumb and forefinger around your wrist in the area you normally wear a watch. Grip your opposite wrist using the thumb and middle finger. The body fat index is not an indicator of fitness level since the calculation is made with no regard to height or weight.

Measuring your wrist with your fingers. John mccallums realistic measurement ideals for hard gainers. Fat b 05a 3c d for men 30 years old or younger. A hips b waist c forearm circumference and dwrist. W wrist circumference measured on the hand side of the styloid process the bump on your wrist bf body fat percentage at which you want to predict your max lean body mass casey also came up with formulas to predict maximum muscular measurements. Then input your gender and measurements below to receive a body fat index based on average values.

Again this measurement is not required for men. Use a tape measure to determine your waist wrist hip and forearm circumference. Wrap a measuring tape around your wrist in the fullest part. Difficulty in gaining body fat and muscle. Ectomorph thumb and middle finger overlapping with ease. His formula is based on wrist measurement.

The forearm circumferenceis only needed to calculate the body fat of women. All measurements should be taken at their widest points and should be recorded in inches.