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Contrast Training for Size

Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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    How do i figure my Body Fat?

    hey, im new here and i searched for "body fat" but it came up with a fatal error so i looked but i didnt see a thread. i was wondering how all of you people figure out your %body fat. i am interested in getting mine because im 160 and i honestly dont have very much fat at all exept some on my belly.
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    Most people either do it with a skinfold test or a caliper test. You'll probably want to search the diet forum for additional information.
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    Isnt a skinfold test a caliper test? Use calipers to measure the skinfold. Maybe im out of my mind, it wouldnt be the first time.
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    I was thinking of the pinch test for some reason.
    me: so this is the "pump" you speak of
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    I use calipers 99% of the time but I'll jump on those fancy scales, use any web based calculator I can find and take a mental average. My calipers cost me like $9.
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    can you get calipers at GNC?
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    Hmm, some of them might have. Call and ask.

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    alright i will do that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Canadian Crippler
    Hmm, some of them might have. Call and ask.

    Why did you make two threads on this jeb?
    because someone above told me to go to the diet forum so i thought i shud make one there cuz it seemed like he was the only 1 that was gunna reply, but thanks ill delete it now.

    about the "pinch test", how do u use the calipers? what are calipers? what do u measure? i am really n00b at this thanks for all ur replys!
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    http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/skinfolds.htm

    Heres some info on that for you.
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    If you go to gym (not one assosciated with a high school or middle school usually) you can ask to get your bodyfat measured.
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    Quote Originally Posted by capn crunch
    can you get calipers at GNC?
    At the one I go too, they don't care calipers.
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