[a7x3815]

Hey im new to bodybuilding ive always been interested and now that im 18 and joined the navy it has really motivated me to commit to this sport i have done 2 body fat percentage calculater things and one said 13% and one said 19% if someone can help me the most accurate way to this please tell me im 5'10'' and weigh 150 thanks glad to be part of this community

[gringo220]

What's up buddy. I would bet you used a digital scale for both didn't you? The best way is a 7 point caliper test where you actually pinch the skin and measure it with a caliper. There's a few sites you can go to and type in your measurements and it'll calculate it for you. You can get a caliper at gnc or online or maybe a health store near you.

[Big MuMbO jUmBo]

i beleive a fat caliper is the most accurate way to check your bf% haha gringo you must have posted seconds before me

[gringo220]

That happens to me all the time.

[a7x3815]

Lol Thanks and i did use the computer thing where u type it in and it tells u your body fat but i think my measurments were a little bit off ha

[mikeh40+]

Originally Posted by gringo220

What's up buddy. I would bet you used a digital scale for both didn't you? The best way is a 7 point caliper test where you actually pinch the skin and measure it with a caliper. There's a few sites you can go to and type in your measurements and it'll calculate it for you. You can get a caliper at gnc or online or maybe a health store near you.

here is a link for the calipers
accu-measure fitness 3000 - Google Product Search

link for body fat measurements
Measuring Percent Body Fat

[a7x3815]

thanks for the link and one other problem is that i only got dumbbells and a bench and a straightbar its hard for me to go to the gym because its 30 minutes away any tips on how to maximize my workout with what i got

[gringo220]

You can almost use dumbells for every exercise out there. If there's an exercise you see people using a barbell for just think about how oyu could use a dumbell. Try new things out and see what you come up with. Look around on youtube and see how some people do their workouts.

[mikeh40+]

Originally Posted by gringo220

You can almost use dumbells for every exercise out there. If there's an exercise you see people using a barbell for just think about how oyu could use a dumbell. Try new things out and see what you come up with. Look around on youtube and see how some people do their workouts.

thats exactly correct gringo, i have dumbbells and a machine that i use at home, things you can do with the dumbbells

dumbbell curls--biceps
dumbbell hammer curls--biceps
dumbbell concentration curls--biceps
military press--shoulders
arnold press`s--shoulders
overhead tricep extensions--triceps
donkey kick backs--triceps
flat bench or incline dumbbell press`s-- chest
dumbbell flys--chest
one arm bent over dumbbell rows--lats
dumbbell shrugs--shoulders
standing or seated dumbbell front delt raises--front shoulders
bent over or seated dumbbell rear delt raises--rear shoulders
fore arm curls--fore-arms

[projecthatch92]

Originally Posted by mikeh40+

here is a link for the calipers
accu-measure fitness 3000 - Google Product Search

link for body fat measurements
Measuring Percent Body Fat

how accurate are all those equations for doing it yourself?

That is a serious question, but anyone that tells me what movie I'm thinking of after writing that gets a rep point!

[a7x3815]

Thanks for the advice with the dumbbells there is probally 4 or 5 of them i didnt know abought that seem pretty affective

[mikeh40+]

Originally Posted by a7x3815

Thanks for the advice with the dumbbells there is probally 4 or 5 of them i didnt know abought that seem pretty affective

good, glad i could have nailed a few for you!!

[mikeh40+]

Originally Posted by projecthatch92

how accurate are all those equations for doing it yourself?

That is a serious question, but anyone that tells me what movie I'm thinking of after writing that gets a rep point!

the equations are very accurate, within 1.1% of gold standard underwater weighing results..
as for the movie your thinking of i have no idea, gone with the wind?lol

[projecthatch92]

No, but close....actually not really. Think of the "doing it yourself" line

[a7x3815]

I was so mad because i joined the navy abought a week ago and at the physical they had the equipment to do the underwater body fat thing but unfortunetly they only use it for individuals who are overweight for there height im 5'10'' and 150 so im not sure exactly what my bf% is intill i get a caliper. only thing i was told is that my lean body mass would be 134.

[mikeh40+]

Originally Posted by projecthatch92

No, but close....actually not really. Think of the "doing it yourself" line

wait i know this one,, One Handed Jack, The Pron Chronicles , VOL. 12???

[Samedi]

I am in the Air Force, and if you go to any Gym on base/post/fort whatever they should have a Health center there with actual civilian personal trainers, with whom you can actually talk to. If you talk to one and tell them your goal I am sure they will teach you EXACTLY how to use the calipers. If they won't give you any advice or help you out. Just ask the people behind the desk, they people who work on base/post/fort at gyms are usually certified trainers or have some type of knowledge in that area, hope that helps.

[Cork]

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