Use the tape to circle. If you start and stick to a good weight lifting program youll likely see dramatic changes in your strength when you take another fitness test in a few months. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Triangle aka pear hips wider than bust defined bust but not waist proportionately slim arms and shoulders weight. Measure the circumference of your chest. According to fitness and hollywood physique expert greg ogallagher the ideal proportions are.
Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck. Strength tests are designed to give you a starting point before you start a weight lifting program. Measure the circumference of your waist. Your legs and upper body are probably considered proportionate. Waist 45 47 of height shoulders 1618x waist arms identical size of neck circumference chest 10 12 greater than waist.
Measuring your upper body strength. Your measurements can also be helpful for general clothes shopping regardless of the type they might fall into. The 5 main female body types are as follows. Most health clubs dont take true strength tests they dont measure the absolute maximum amount of weight youre capable of lifting. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist. Rectangle a rectangle is a woman whose body shape means having waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller.
Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
Gallery of Upper Body Measurements
