Skinfold Caliper???

[Tate]

I want to buy a skinfold caliper but I know very little about these things. Can anyone recommend a good brand/model to buy?
Thanks
Tate

 

[Steak Helmet]

You can spend any where from 25.00 to 399.00. Most from 60.00 and on are good enough.


Just make sure who ever does it, knows what they are doing. Make sure they don't pinch for too long(it takes the fluid out). Also, make sure they seperate fat from muscle. Another thing, do the test minimum 3 times. Oh ya, make sure they go with the muscle fibers.

 

[TMD]

can I ask some silly questions?
How do you seperate the fat from muscle?
if the calipers are used for mesuring fat do you want to have water in there?

 

[Steak Helmet]

When you pinch, you do not grab muscle. It is a bit painful or uncomfortable if done right.

If you pinch too long, you will squeeze the fat cells causing them to shrink a bit and not get an accurate reading.

 

[TMD]

Gotcha, Thanks.