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Old 07-29-2008, 10:33 AM   #1
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Question Can i get a body fat estimate?
Thanks. I'm just stuck and cat get the lower abs to show

 
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Old 07-29-2008, 11:08 AM   #3
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maybe you dont have lower abs? some just have 4 and then it goes into the V shap hip flexor
 


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Old 07-29-2008, 11:14 AM   #4
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tough to say. BF% is based off of more than just an abs shot.
 


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Old 07-29-2008, 11:19 AM   #5
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maybe you dont have lower abs? some just have 4 and then it goes into the V shap hip flexor
I can feel the lower 2
 
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tough to say. BF% is based off of more than just an abs shot.

True, though the only fat i'm carrying is my lower abs area.
 
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True, though the only fat i'm carrying is my lower abs area.
so you dont have any on your back? or legs? usually when you caliper you want ot get a 5 pinch measurement
 


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Old 07-29-2008, 12:03 PM   #8
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so you dont have any on your back? or legs? usually when you caliper you want ot get a 5 pinch measurement
Well, the majority of the fat is in my lower ab area

Actually i dont pinch. I dont like those calipers really

I use an Omron 306 Which has great reviews on it, 4 out of 5 stars. I know alot of people dont like it, but for me it's very consistant though -+2/3%. I also use a tanita scale at the same time. I dont think there is anything really 100% accurate anyways.

I check in the AM right when i get up. I go to the bathroom first, weigh myself, then bf check in a fasted state. I get readings of 9-10%
 
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As long as you have the calipers done by someone that knows what they are doing they are quite accurate. If you don't trust the calipers I suggest finding a Bod Pod in your area....either that or hydrostatic weighing but that is harder to find.
 
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I'm with Rugger1, 9-11% sounds about right.

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maybe you dont have lower abs? some just have 4 and then it goes into the V shap hip flexor
OT, but what can I do to help develop that V?
 


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I'm with Rugger1, 9-11% sounds about right.


OT, but what can I do to help develop that V?
i didnt understand that part directed at me. OT?? and your asking what excercises to help develop the hip flexor?
 


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I'm with Rugger1, 9-11% sounds about right.


OT, but what can I do to help develop that V?
Scissor kicks, weighted ball twists, side bends etc
 



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i didnt understand that part directed at me. OT?? and your asking what excercises to help develop the hip flexor?
OT = Off Topic.

I'm trying to develop that "V" shape. I've got the whole abs thing down, but my "V" isn't quite where I want it. Is that what it's called? The hip flexor? (I know... I should totally know that. )

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OT = Off Topic.

I'm trying to develop that "V" shape. I've got the whole abs thing down, but my "V" isn't quite where I want it. Is that what it's called? The hip flexor? (I know... I should totally know that. )

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