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Progress measurement?

Dorian1988
Dorian1988 Posts: 45 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I think we agree that weighing yourself is not good enough, especially if you're planning to build muscle too. So what's the best measurement? I assume it will have to do with the body fat percentage, but are any accurate devices out there for personal use? (preferably that don't cost a fortune)
Thanks a lot!

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  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Nope.

    Tape measure and a mirror.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    tape measure. i do it every month or so.

    photos are also a great tool but because of the minute differences, i do that only every 2 or 3 months so the difference is easy to see. even if you dont see it in a mirror, you tend to see it in photos.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I tend to agree that a mirror and tape measure are good for this.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Yea I use the scale, tape measure, mirror and progress photos. Also if your lifts are going up and you are eating at surplus/maintenance that is usually a good indication you are gaining muscle (not always.. but it is a good sign).
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