The most accurate way to measure your body fat percentage is with skinfold calipers. You can buy skinfold calipers at most sports and fitness equipment stores. You can also find them at: www.alsearsmd.com/catalog/
Take all of the measurements on the right side of your body. Gently pinch and fold your skin between your thumb and forefinger. Don’t grab any muscle. Hold the calipers to the fold and measure. I recommend repeating the measurements three times to get an accurate reading.
Men, measure skinfold at your:
- chest, halfway between your nipple and armpit
- waist, about an inch to the right of your navel
- thigh, on the front halfway between the kneecap and the hip bone.
Women, measure skinfold at your:
- triceps, on the back midway between your shoulder and elbow
- hip, at the top front of the hipbone
- thigh, same as described above
Record the final measurement in your body composition log. Then, use this online calculator to get your body fat measurement:
Body Fat Calculator
Body Fat Estimate:
