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Body fat estimation
troodle_doodle
Posts: 13 Member
Does anyone fancy having a go at estimating my body fat % based on photos? My scales say 22%, the tape measure Army test says 17%, and calipers say 19%, but I'm aware that none of these are highly accurate (not that guesstimating from photos will be either!). I'm 5'10", weigh 137lbs, and my stats are 32/25/37".
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19-21% would be my guess.0
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I'd say 19-ish0
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Thank you all!0
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Every individuals' fat patterning is different based on factors like genetics and bodytypes. so an electronic scale or a caliper will give rough estimations. as per my knowledge..the best way to accurately find your bodyfat percentage is via a DEXA Scan. it gives a 98-99% accuracy on your bodyfat percentage.0
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Yes, you can get calipers for peanuts
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FYTFKMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_HJTBvH3I4GGhn
And you can do a simple 3-point measurement.
http://www.weightrainer.net/skinfoldbf.html1 -
I'd say around 20%. By averaging your different methods you'll probably get a pretty good estimate. But visual seems fairly accurate as well.0
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I am going to say 20-22%0
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