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Body Measurements
Clinical fitness assessment

Chest Circumference

Track upper body muscle development and size changes over time.

Equipment

Flexible tape measure.

The protocol
  1. 01Client stands with arms slightly abducted.
  2. 02Measure at the level of the nipples (men) or fullest part of the bust (women).
  3. 03Take measurement at the end of a normal exhalation.
  4. 04Keep tape horizontal. Record to nearest 0.1 cm.
What to watch for
  • Client puffing out their chest or holding a deep breath.
  • Tape slipping up or down in the back.
How to read the result

There is no pass/fail standard — chest girth is about your client's own trajectory. Re-measure every 4–8 weeks at the same landmark; a consistent 1–2 cm change is real progress.

Run it with GainPT

Run this test with branded client reports.

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