trainer took my BF, how acurate was his result?

[baw333]

A trainer calculated my BF% using two methods. first he measured my height, im 6' 3/8" tall but when he calculated my BF%, both on the "high tech scale" and the "pinch method" he only used 6" as my height.

The scale said i was just at 10%bf and the pinch test, where he measured 3 areas, my chest, stomach and thigh was at 9%bf.

I would like to know what would happen to the results if my actual height was used?

 

[beach_bum_dude]

96% bf....j/k I had a trainer use the "gameboy" pad on me and it was about 10% off. Before you can use an electronic type, there are several rules you must follow concerning diet and liquids. I trust calipers, game boy....not so much.

 

[Jocques Straap]

both methods are about equally accurate. Someone who is very experienced taking measurements with a caliper may be slightly more accurate than BIA.

 

[SDHW]

The Scale is + - 6% accurate. The caliper if they were the experience ones and if he was experienced is +-2% accurate. In this situation your height doesnt really have that much to do with it, the results are compared to a scale set of norms.

 

[baw333]

thanks alot guys, heres a picture that i took around the time i got my BF taken. i dont have much fat around my lower abs but im lacking definition. im guessing because my skin isnt tight, how long does it take for my skin to tighten up? do you guys think 9-10% bf looks about right?

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