Measuring the body girths (circumference)

Question

Measuring the girth of the body's parts is always needed in the field of medicine and sports, and it is necessary to measure the circumference of the body correctly because it makes us a more accurate assessment of the conditions of the person being measured.

In the following, the method of measuring the most important required parts is explained in the following order:

- Neck circumference

- Chest circumference

- Waist circumference

- Hip Size

- Thigh circumference

- Calf circumference 

- Arm Girth

- Forearm Girth

- Wrist  Size

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McCallum: Calculation of ideal body sizes

Explanation: What should be the ideal size in different sections is always challenging. McCallum's formula is the most popular method to answer this question, which is used by trainers and beauty experts. Using this formula, the best body size for each person can be estimated

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Answer 1

Important Tips:

- The body should not be Relaxed during measurement.
- Minimum clothing needed.
- Use a standard tape measure (like a sewing meter)
- If the measurement is from the right side of the body, all measurements will be the same.

Answer 2

Neck circumference

To measure the neck circumference, a person should stand straight. Shoulders should be relaxed. Look forward. The tape (meter) should be placed in the middle part of the neck.

Answer 3

Chest circumference

Stand straight. Shoulders and chest should be relaxed and not contracted. The tape should be in the middle so that it is on the nipple in men. In women, the meter is placed on the breast and the widest part should be measured.

For Women

Answer 4

- Waist circumference

Stand up Hands relaxed on both sides. Measure the narrowest part around the waist. Clothing should be minimal. Measurements should be taken before or after the main meal. The tape should measure horizontally.

Answer 5

- Hip Size

Stand up straight and relaxed the body. Measure the widest part of the hips. Clothing should be minimal. Do not contract the hips. The tape should be completely horizontal.

Answer 6

Thigh circumference

Stand up relaxed. Do not bend your knees. The weight should be on both legs. Place the tape on the highest part of the thigh near the hip and take the measurement. Clothing should be minimal.

Answer 7

Calf circumference

To measure calf circumference, it is better to sit on a chair. Place the tape measure at the widest part of the leg. Do not tighten the leg.

Answer 8

Arm Girth

Hands should be relaxed. The person should be standing. The middle part of the arm should be measured with tape. Clothes should not be under the meter. Do not bend the elbow.

Answer 9

Forearm Girth

The hand should be bent at the elbow, but it should not be stiff. Place the tape in the middle of the forearm and measure. In the figure above, area number 1 is the location of the forearm circumference measurement.

Answer 10

Wrist  Size

The hand should be bent at the elbow, but it should not be stiff. Place the meter at the end of the forearm and stick to the palm and take the measurement. In the figure above, area number 2 is where the wrist circumference is measured.

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