just got in my bf calipers and it says to do a diagnal skinfold from the right nipple to the right armpit, vertical skinfold an inch away from belly button on the right side and middle of knee cap to top of thigh on right leg with another vertical skinfold. this is cool but i cannot seem to grip the skinfold regardless of how relaxed i am. its a pain in the ass. any suggestions on how to solve this problem or how about are there any other spots on the body to get an accurate bf skinfold measurement? searched for the answers and no results were found..
problems grasping skinfold
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If it isn't working for you, why not use one of the other BF measurement techniques?
i probably will, i jus figured the calipers were the most accurate way of going about it. i can grab the skinfold in the midsection but on the pec and thigh i cant grab enough to even fit the calipers in to read the measurement. im assuming i just count those parts as zero mm?
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Getting anywhere close to accurate measurements with calipers really needs another person to do the measuring. In my opinion, you'll always fuck it up if you try to do it yourself. By fuck it up, I mean get inaccurate results.
My advice would be to either find another person that can help you or pay to have it done. It's not usually too expensive. I've got a place by me that does it for $15. Some gyms might do it free for members.
My advice would be to either find another person that can help you or pay to have it done. It's not usually too expensive. I've got a place by me that does it for $15. Some gyms might do it free for members.
