JACKSON AND POLLOCK 7: FORMULA TO CALCULATE BODY FAT
The Jackson and Pollock 7 formula is one of the most accurate formulas for calculating the percentage of body fat because it utilizes 7 skinfold sites and it considers gender and age. It is ideal for persons with moderate physical activity, the general population, and young athletes.
Jackson - Pollock Skinfold Sites
- Chest
- Midaxilar
- Tríceps
- Subescapular
- Abdominal
- Suprailiac
- Thigh
Jackson - Pollock 7 Equation for Males
Body density = 1.112 – (0.00043499 x sum of all the skinfolds) + (0.00000055 x sum of all of skinfolds squared) – (0.00028826 x age)
Body Fat Percentage (%) = [(495 / Body Density) – 450] x 100Jackson - Pollock 7 Equation for Females
Body density= 1.097 – (0.00046971 x sum of all of skinfolds) + (0.00000056 x sum of all of skinfolds squared) – (0.00012828 x age)
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