Abstract
Objective:
To describe a procedure to estimate a minimal wrestling weight based on percent body fat.
Background:
Weight reduction and weight restriction are health issues that have sparked much debate among those involved with high school wrestling. Recently, programs have been developed to curtail dangerous weight loss practices and severe weight reduction in this population.
Description:
Skinfold sites, measurement technique, and an equation, based on skinfolds, specific to the high school wrestling population are presented. Recommendations for minimizing error are also presented.
Clinical Advantages:
This article provides a detailed program for measuring skinfold sites and interpreting these measurements.
Keywords: wrestling, skinfolds, body fat, adolescence
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