best method of using bodyfat calipers?

[951thompson]

I wasn't sure which part of the forum would be best to ask this question. I will give it a try here.

I've just bought some bodyfat calipers. The instructions that came with it tell you to take one reading from a measurement from just above your right hip bone. This gives me a reading of 11.75% which has left me confused as the machine at my gym gives me a reading of 14%

My question- is this an accurate method to read your bodyfat or is there a more effective method for using bodyfat calipers?

[--->>405<<---]

u want to use a 9 site test for best accuracy. it also depends on the expertise of the person using it.

google 9 site caliper test for site locations.

[951thompson]

u want to use a 9 site test for best accuracy. it also depends on the expertise of the person using it.

google 9 site caliper test for site locations.

Ok I will do, thanks for the help 405, appreciate it

[Back In Black]

Fireguy has an explanation, with pics and calculation, of the 9 point caliper test.

[951thompson]

Fireguy has an explanation, with pics and calculation, of the 9 point caliper test.

I ended up using a site called linar, has six different formulas for measuring bodyfat, im around 12.5% according to my reading.

Thanks for your advice.