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  1. The Harpenden Caliper is the gold standard caliper for skinfold measurement. This caliper is used as the criterion instrument by The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK), and is used by many professionals and in scientific studies.

  2. Jul 20, 2023 · For more than half a century, the Harpenden®, Lange® and Slim Guide® skinfolds calipers have been widely used in clinical and research settings. It is well established that the physical, mechanical and functional specificity of each type of skinfold caliper makes its interchangeable use impossible.

    • 10.1017/jns.2023.58
    • 2023
    • J Nutr Sci. 2023; 12: e82.
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  4. Harpenden skinfold caliper//Kinenthropometry//body assessment sports sciencesThe Harpenden Skinfold Caliper is a precision instrument designed for use in the...

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  5. The Harpenden Skinfold Caliper is a precision instrument designed for use in the performance of Skinfold thickness measurements (from which estimates of body fat are derived). The use of this instrument has been well established and documented over the past 40 years.

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  6. This conversion is based on the Durnin and Womersley system; a four-measurement-site formula that takes skinfold measurements from the Biceps, Triceps, Subscapula and Iliac Crest. The book also provides information on: The evaluation and meaning of body composition. How to set-up and use the Harpenden Skinfold Caliper.

  7. The Harpenden Skinfold Caliper is a precision instrument designed for use in the performance of Skinfold thickness measurements (from which estimates of body fat are derived). The use of this instrument has been well established and documented over the past 40 years.