§ 01Body Measurements
Clinical fitness assessmentBicep Circumference (Left & Right)
Track arm muscle development and detect bilateral asymmetry.
Equipment
Flexible tape measure.
The protocol
- 01Client stands with arm relaxed at side.
- 02Measure at the midpoint of the upper arm between the acromion (shoulder tip) and olecranon (elbow).
- 03Wrap tape horizontally. Keep snug without compressing.
- 04Measure both left and right arms.
- 05Record each to nearest 0.1 cm.
What to watch for
- Client flexing during measurement (unless measuring flexed circumference).
- Inconsistent landmark identification between retests.
- Asymmetry >5% may indicate imbalance requiring attention.
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