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Use your forefinger and thumb as a gauge to determine your elbow breadth (width) by measuring the gap between them with a ruler or tape measure. Silveira EA, Barbosa LS, Rodrigues APS, Noll M, De Oliveira C. Body fat percentage assessment by skinfold equation, bioimpedance and densitometry in older adults. Arch Public Health. 2020;78:65. Published 2020 Jul 18. doi:10.1186/s13690-020-00449-4

A tape measure or 'measuring tape' is essentially a type of ruler made up of a long strip (the blade or tape) of fibreglass, plastic, steel or stainless steel marked off with measurements along its length. These measurements can be metric (centimetres & metres) or imperial (inches & feet) or even both .Synopsis: Charts and instructions for measuring and determining body frame size for men and women using the wrist, elbow, and finger methods. Body frame size is a measurement of the supportive structure of the human skeleton and is used to adjust for skeletal mass and size in measures of body composition and weight. Research shows body frame size is associated with body fat and fat-free mass. Your body frame size index can be considered as being small, medium, or large. This method is the least accurate way to determine body frame size. However, you can wrap your thumb and forefinger around your wrist in the area you wear a watch. These tapes commonly have blades made of steel. When steel is extended over long distances has a tendency to stretch, bend or even tear if it snags. This disadvantage can be reduced if the blade is made from a higher quality of steel.

Short tapes may also feature a metallic belt clipto attach the tape onto the user’s belt. Some long tapes might also feature belt clips but this is generally reserved only for the shorter, more lightweight varieties. What type of tape should I be looking for? Seo DI, Kim E, Fahs CA, et al. Reliability of the one-repetition maximum test based on muscle group and gender. J Sports Sci Med. 2012;11(2):221-225. Published 2012 Jun 1. PMID:24149193 Schoenfeld BJ, Grgic J, Van Every DW, Plotkin DL. Loading recommendations for muscle strength, hypertrophy, and local endurance: A re-examination of the repetition continuum. Sports. 2021;9(2):32. doi:10.3390/sports9020032

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To measure your wrist using a tape measure, relax one hand with the fingers gently outstretched. With your other hand, wrap a soft measuring tape around your wrist; don't pull it tight just measure at a comfortable tension and take note of the measurement. Short tapes are very versatile and can be used in the home for DIY and in the construction and engineering industries amongst others. As per the table below, for men, a wrist size of 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 inches indicates a small frame, while a measurement over 7 1/2 inches is typical of a larger bone structure.

Measuring the circumference of your wrist is the standard method of determining your body frame size. If you are female, your frame size will depend upon both your wrist measurement and height, as seen in the chart below. The fibreglass blade is extremely resistant to damage from stretching, ripping, excessive heat or water. Most open reel tape measures feature an integral handle allowing them to be carried and wound out with more ease than a closed reel tape. You can accurately calculate your body frame size by measuring the breadth of your elbow by following the instructions below.

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This type of tape is perfect for use when taking measurements internally or in dirt free environments Suchomel TJ, Wagle JP, Douglas J, et al. Implementing eccentric resistance training—part 1: A brief review of existing methods. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2019;4(2):38. doi:10.3390/jfmk4020038 However, we're only too aware that the sheer variety of tapes available today can making choosing the right one a difficult task. As a result we've put together the following information to make your choice that little bit easier! What is a tape measure?