The theory is that calculating the wrists circumference in relation to height determines what kind of body frame one has. Height and frame size are used to determine your ideal weight range. For men a wrist size measuring 55 to 64 inches is considered small framed 65 to 75 is a medium frame and greater than 75 inches is a large frame size. 130 lbs 144 lbs. Still its a quick way to find out why some people have trouble shaving their weight. Medium height more than 5 ft 5 in and wrist between 625 in and 65 in.
To measure your frame size with your wrist wrap a tape measure snugly around your wrist and write down the measurement. Measuring your wrist with your fingers. But since most people have a combination of the three body types wrist measurements provide a rough estimate at best. Your calculated frame size small medium or large. Your wrist circumference between the hand and the prominent wrist bone. Height under 52 small wrist size less than 55 medium wrist size 55 to 575 large wrist size over 575 height 52 to 5 5.
Just measure your wrist with a cloth tape measure. To determine the body frame size measure the wrist with a tape measure and use the following chart to determine whether the person is small medium or large boned. If you are 5 foot 2 or shorter a wrist size of 55 or fewer inches indicates a small frame a wrist between 55 and 575 inches means a medium frame and a wrist bigger than 575 inches equals a large frame. If youd rather measure your elbow to figure out your frame size bend your arm at a 90 degree angle so your forearm is perpendicular to the ground.
Gallery of Body Frame Size Wrist Measurement
