Fat calipers-Who Has Used this Glorious Pinching Instrument?

  • Hello fat measuring experts!

    Here's my question.

    It says to basically pinch some fat and inch above your right hip bone.  The thing is, I don't have a lot of excess fat there.   But if ya move in one inch toward the old belly button, then yes, there is some solid pinching material! 

    So should I just take an average of the two areas?  I don't want to record a fat measurement that's false either way.

    Thanks!

    Ang

     

     

  • Hey there. There are other methods that use more points than just above the hip bone...perhaps google it...I know there are some formulas that use up to 5-6 points...like the tricep area...belly, quads, and a few others. Maybe try that?

  • I use the Accu-Measure calipers.  With that device, I measure about 1 inch above my hip bone.  I measure 3 times and take the average.  Now, realize, the AccuMeasure is a plastic measuring device which can get worn down (I suppose) and may not give the "most" accurate results.  With that being said, I would still get one of these for my use.  Using this is better than getting on the scale and getting frustrated...  Just my opinion.