The most common way of a body fat test (when you purchase calipers - expensive or cheap ones) is the 4 point test. The 4 point test is based on a chart of Average Numbers and based on the clients AGE - I find many more issues using the AGE chart than this way with the 9 Point Test. Many trainers use the hand sensor body fat tester which is more money, not consistent, and again based on AGE. This way avoids using AGE as a factor.
Pretty much any way of doing a body fat test has errors regardless what you do and how much math you know (same thing with scales). The thing I always stress with getting your body fat tested isn't about being right but about "being consistent" - I tell clients not to get hung up on the number but the changes - even if the trainer is slightly wrong in how they preform the test the changes in the clients physique will still show one way or the other.
I disagree with the presenter on the calipers. With an error of +/- 3.8% body fat using the siri equation and 7 site skin folds quality of calipers is vital. The error reported by the researchers was calculated using quality calipers and highly trained researchers. The springs on the cheap calipers wear out giving lower body comp measures. Trainers who will use this test and calipers will have drastically greater error. I believe if accuracy is important quality of calipers a is priority.
You have no idea what you're talking about. You referred to the Subscapular as the Suprailiac and didn't correct. Also, your measurement sites are not accurate. The Suprailiac measurement is way too high - that's where I stopped the video.
@Defrath I agree with you on this one. Body fat percentage doesnt always determine visibility of the abdominal region. @MrKneemy water retention has a lot to do with it. It is why fitness athletes cut water before competitions!!
when trying to appear to know what you're doing, and posting a vid on youtube, invest in proper microphoning. because, to watch a video like this as if you're the guy sitting next to me in the stall of a bathroom, talking to me while you take a shit, well, its kind of self-defeating.
yea right... he aint at 8.4 more likee... 13 or 15... it would be better if you take the average from results of the nine points and it would be more accurate...
youd be better off just taking the total skinfolds and not convert to % fat,since the equation introduces a source of error into the calculation.Theres no practical method to give accurate percentages outside a lab.
does not look like 8 % but I'm sure it's accurate
JRYT2000 2 months ago
The zoo wants their gorilla back
Apichapsaroo 6 months ago
Where i can find the sheet ???? Txs!
mbelisario 10 months ago
HE FLEXED HIS BOOBIES!
Moderm101 1 year ago
LOL that dude is hugee
Moderm101 1 year ago
The most common way of a body fat test (when you purchase calipers - expensive or cheap ones) is the 4 point test. The 4 point test is based on a chart of Average Numbers and based on the clients AGE - I find many more issues using the AGE chart than this way with the 9 Point Test. Many trainers use the hand sensor body fat tester which is more money, not consistent, and again based on AGE. This way avoids using AGE as a factor.
FitnessAtlantic 1 year ago
Pretty much any way of doing a body fat test has errors regardless what you do and how much math you know (same thing with scales). The thing I always stress with getting your body fat tested isn't about being right but about "being consistent" - I tell clients not to get hung up on the number but the changes - even if the trainer is slightly wrong in how they preform the test the changes in the clients physique will still show one way or the other.
FitnessAtlantic 1 year ago
I disagree with the presenter on the calipers. With an error of +/- 3.8% body fat using the siri equation and 7 site skin folds quality of calipers is vital. The error reported by the researchers was calculated using quality calipers and highly trained researchers. The springs on the cheap calipers wear out giving lower body comp measures. Trainers who will use this test and calipers will have drastically greater error. I believe if accuracy is important quality of calipers a is priority.
sublimeslimjim 1 year ago
You have no idea what you're talking about. You referred to the Subscapular as the Suprailiac and didn't correct. Also, your measurement sites are not accurate. The Suprailiac measurement is way too high - that's where I stopped the video.
ReflexRich 1 year ago
@MrKneemy Yeah. This guy is 170 and has a shit ton of lean mass just by looking at him. He's likely 10%.
Defrath 1 year ago
@MrKneemy He doesn't have love handles you imbecile. And you can see his abs. You really don't know what you're talking about.
Defrath 1 year ago
@Defrath I agree with you on this one. Body fat percentage doesnt always determine visibility of the abdominal region. @MrKneemy water retention has a lot to do with it. It is why fitness athletes cut water before competitions!!
meridatrainer 1 year ago
@MrKneemy he's probably 10 %.
mario68079 1 year ago
Can' hear it , sorry, not helpful.
akoni1 1 year ago
when trying to appear to know what you're doing, and posting a vid on youtube, invest in proper microphoning. because, to watch a video like this as if you're the guy sitting next to me in the stall of a bathroom, talking to me while you take a shit, well, its kind of self-defeating.
saturnfan 1 year ago
@saturnfan youtube complainers,either upload your own fitness videos or............stfu! thanks
geiuy 10 months ago 2
yea right... he aint at 8.4 more likee... 13 or 15... it would be better if you take the average from results of the nine points and it would be more accurate...
HadesazuL292 1 year ago
i think i have less then him. just not a bigger chest. but less then him.
DragoDillPepper 1 year ago
youd be better off just taking the total skinfolds and not convert to % fat,since the equation introduces a source of error into the calculation.Theres no practical method to give accurate percentages outside a lab.
billysue2 2 years ago