{"id":32314,"date":"2024-01-26T02:52:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T10:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drworkout.fitness\/?page_id=32314"},"modified":"2024-07-07T11:21:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T18:21:59","slug":"body-frame-size-calculator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drworkout.fitness\/fitness-calculators\/body-frame-size-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Body Frame Size Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Calculating one\u2019s body frame size is an accurate method for assessing body composition and determining the ideal overall weight. It is especially important in health and fitness, where these values are used to categorize individuals based on their skeletal structure <a href=_-1553.html rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a>. With the help of our convenient body frame size calculator, you can easily find out if your frame is small, medium, or large.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s My Body Frame Size?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);background-color:#1a3fb1;color:#1a3fb1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='formidable-css' href='css/formidableforms7b6b.css' media='all' \/>\n<div class=\"frm_forms  with_frm_style frm_style_divi\" id=\"frm_form_25_container\" data-token=\"36b439743d154eca32c72916d4fa4d5f\">\n<form enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" method=\"post\" class=\"frm-show-form  frm_js_validate  frm_ajax_submit  frm_pro_form \" id=\"form_body-frame-size-calculator\" data-token=\"36b439743d154eca32c72916d4fa4d5f\">\n<div class=\"frm_form_fields \">\n<fieldset>\n<legend class=\"frm_screen_reader\">Body Frame Size Calculator<\/legend>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- Script to trigger calculations on keyup -->\r\n<script>\r\njQuery(document).on('keyup', '.frm-show-form input[name^=\"item_meta\"], .frm-show-form select[name^=\"item_meta\"], .frm-show-form textarea[name^=\"item_meta\"]', function(){\r\njQuery(this).change();\r\n});\r\n<\/script><div class=\"frm_fields_container\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"frm_action\" value=\"create\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_id\" value=\"25\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"frm_hide_fields_25\" id=\"frm_hide_fields_25\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_key\" value=\"body-frame-size-calculator\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"item_meta[0]\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"frm_submit_entry_25\" name=\"frm_submit_entry_25\" value=\"f6e159a5e2\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32314\" \/><div id=\"frm_field_905_container\" class=\"frm_form_field frm_section_heading form-field  frm_two_thirds frm_hide_section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"frm_pos_none frm_section_spacing\">Height & Wrist Circumference<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"frm_field_906_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_inside_container frm_label_float_top frm6 frm_first\">\r\n    <div  id=\"field_vct2g7_label\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Unit of measurement\r\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"frm_opt_container\" aria-labelledby=\"field_vct2g7_label\" role=\"group\">\t\t<select name=\"item_meta[906]\" id=\"field_vct2g7\"  data-sectionid=\"905\" data-frmval=\"Metric\" data-invmsg=\"Unit of measurement is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  >\n\t\t<option  value=\"Metric\" selected='selected'>Metric<\/option><option  value=\"Imperial\">Imperial<\/option>\t<\/select>\n\t<\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_924_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_required_field frm_inside_container frm_label_float_top 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step=\"any\"\/><span class=\"frm_inline_box\">cm<\/span><\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_909_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_required_field frm_top_container frm_fourth frm_first\">\r\n    <label for=\"field_js0y86\" id=\"field_js0y86_label\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Height\r\n        <span class=\"frm_required\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span>\r\n    <\/label>\r\n    <div class=\"frm_input_group frm_with_box frm_with_post\"><input type=\"number\" id=\"field_js0y86\" name=\"item_meta[909]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"905\" data-reqmsg=\"Height cannot be blank.\" aria-required=\"true\" data-invmsg=\"Number is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   min=\"0\" max=\"10\" step=\"1\"\/><span class=\"frm_inline_box\">ft<\/span><\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_910_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_required_field frm_top_container frm_fourth\">\r\n    <label for=\"field_rkvu3\" id=\"field_rkvu3_label\" 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data-sectionid=\"905\" data-reqmsg=\"Wrist circumference cannot be blank.\" aria-required=\"true\" data-invmsg=\"Number is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   min=\"0\" max=\"9999999\" step=\"any\"\/><span class=\"frm_inline_box\">in<\/span><\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_1631_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\"><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 0px;\">Calculate<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"item_meta[913]\" id=\"field_7mv2l6\" value=\"\"     \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"item_meta[914]\" id=\"field_vitt97\" value=\"\"     \/>\n<div id=\"frm_field_915_container\" class=\"frm_form_field frm_section_heading form-field  frm_third frm_color_block frm_hide_section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"frm_pos_none frm_section_spacing\">Body Frame Size<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"frm_field_916_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_inside_container frm_total frm_total_big\">\r\n    <label for=\"field_7qzay6\" id=\"field_7qzay6_label\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Body Frame Size Index\r\n        <span class=\"frm_required\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/label>\r\n    <input type=\"number\" id=\"field_7qzay6\" name=\"item_meta[916]\" value=\"\"  readonly=\"readonly\"  data-sectionid=\"915\" data-invmsg=\"Number is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   min=\"0\" max=\"9999999\" step=\"any\"\/>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_918_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm12 frm_first frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p>Based on your body frame index, you have a <strong>Small Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_919_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p>Based on your body frame index, you have a <strong>Medium Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_920_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p>Based on your body frame index, you have a <strong>Large Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_925_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm12 frm_first frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p>Based on your body frame index, you have a <strong>Small Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_928_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p>Based on your body frame index, you have a <strong>Medium Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_926_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p>Based on your body frame index, you have a <strong>Large Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_1438_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field \">\n\t<div class=\"frm_submit\">\r\n\r\n<button class=\"frm_button_submit frm_final_submit frm_hidden\" type=\"submit\"  >See my range<\/button>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"item_key\" value=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"frm__65395163cb8df\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"frm_email_25\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tIf you are human, leave this field blank.\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input  id=\"frm_email_25\" type=\"text\" class=\"frm_verify\" name=\"frm__65395163cb8df\" value=\"\" autocomplete=\"off\"  \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<input name=\"frm_state\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"IiQEswsknCIGtJVWKnKZ4D2xyNgn4FMWluHLtgnhpH491BNKRSpteEa+qUqVMkfB\" \/><script language=\"Javascript\">\r\n    document.onkeydown = function() {\r\n        if (event.keyCode == 13) {\r\n            if (document.activeElement.tagName.toLowerCase () != \"textarea\") {\r\n                      event.preventDefault();\r\n                      return false;\r\n                }\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\njQuery( 'form#form_body-frame-size-calculator').bind( 'keypress keydown keyup', function(e) {\r\nif (e.keyCode == 13) {\r\ne.preventDefault();\r\n}\r\n});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);background-color:#1a3fb1;color:#1a3fb1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different ways to determine one\u2019s body size. However, measuring the circumference of the individual\u2019s wrist yields the most accurate results. This is mainly due to the fact that the wrist is one part of the body that is free from body fat and muscle tissues, making it an objective indicator of skeletal structures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/357747456_Anthropometric_parameters_to_estimate_body_frame_size_in_children_and_adolescents_A_systematic_review\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from offering information about a person\u2019s body composition, your frame size can also help you optimize your diet and training programs to be more efficient. For example, people with larger body frames have naturally higher lean body mass <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2013\/02000\/Changes_in_Height,_Body_Weight,_and_Body.1.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a>. So, additional focus on strength training can help them accomplish their fitness goals easily.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, you can also determine frame size to find out what kind of physical activities favor your body type. For example, larger body frames are more suitable for rough contact sports like rugby and American football. Medium frames are more inclined towards sports that require a blend of agility and strength. Shorter frames, on the other hand, tend to offer mechanical advantages that may be useful in sports like gymnastics.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of our frame size calculator, you can easily figure out if you have a small, medium, or large frame.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Unlock More Fitness Insights:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drworkout.fitness\/fitness-calculators\/ideal-body-measurements-calculator\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ideal Male Body Measurements Calculator<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drworkout.fitness\/fitness-calculators\/body-shape-calculator\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Female Body Shape Calculator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is Body Frame Size?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The body frame size is a fitness metric that measures an individual\u2019s body composition after adjusting for skeletal mass. In other words, it is a self-assessment method for analyzing one\u2019s skeletal structures, especially the size of their bones.<\/p>\n<p>The result is obtained on the basis of the measurement of a specific body part, usually the circumference of the wrist. Based on that, body frame calculation is carried out by assessing height to wrist size.<\/p>\n<p>The ratio provided will then categorize the body frame as small, medium, or large. These provide a general overview of the person\u2019s health and fitness as well as body composition since people with larger body frames generally have lean muscle mass and vice-versa.<\/p>\n<p>Many people consider body frame to be a more precise and reliable indicator of health and fitness compared to other metrics like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drworkout.fitness\/fitness-calculators\/bmi-prime-calculator\/\">BMI<\/a> because it provides general information about an individual\u2019s body composition as well.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Different Body Frame Sizes <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are three different body frame sizes based on the ratio between an individual\u2019s wrist circumference and height.<\/p>\n<p>These categories indicate if the person\u2019s frame is small, medium, or large.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Small Body Frame <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals with smaller body frames have narrower bone structures and lesser lean muscle mass.<\/li>\n<li>For men, a body frame index of more than 10.4 indicates a small frame.<\/li>\n<li>For women, a body frame index of greater than 11 indicates a small frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Medium Body Frame <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Medium-framed people have a moderate bone structure that falls between small and large frames in terms of size and width.<\/li>\n<li>For men, a body frame index between 9.6 and 10.4 indicates a medium frame.<\/li>\n<li>For women, a body frame index between 10.1 and 11 indicates a medium frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Large Body Frame <\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>People with large body frames have wider bone structures and high lean muscle mass.<\/li>\n<li>For men, a body frame index of less than 9.6 indicates a large frame.<\/li>\n<li>For women, a body frame index of less than 10.1 indicates a large frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How to Determine Body Frame Size?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To determine your body frame, simply measure the circumference of your wrist and your overall height. Then, divide your total height by the circumference of your wrist. The resulting index or the ratio will tell you whether your body frame is small, medium, or large.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these physical measurements, you will also need to provide some additional details like your gender. That is important as body frames tend to differ substantially between men and women <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32935454\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To get precise results, it\u2019s crucial that you take accurate measurements of your wrist circumference and height. To make sure that there are no errors, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Opt for a flexible and non-stretchable measuring tape. Tapes with a width of around 0.7 centimeters or 0.3 inches would be ideal.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the <em>pisiform <\/em>bone on your wrist. You can identify it as a small, knobbly bone located just at the intersection of your hand and forearm.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap the tape around your wrist in the region that you just located.<\/li>\n<li>Take accurate measurements by calculating the difference between the zero end of the tape and the remaining tape.<\/li>\n<li>To measure body height, stand straight against a wall with no shoes and use a tape measure from the floor to the top of your head.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After taking these readings, all you need to do is input them into our body size calculator. You can enter the measurements in either centimeters or inches based on your preferences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Unlock More Fitness Insights:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drworkout.fitness\/fitness-calculators\/body-adiposity-index-calculator\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Body Adiposity Index Calculator<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drworkout.fitness\/fitness-calculators\/ape-index-calculator\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ape Index Calculator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Body Frame Size Index <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The body frame size index is defined as the ratio of an individual\u2019s height to their wrist circumference.<\/p>\n<p>The value given by the index is used to determine if the person has a large frame, a medium frame, or a small frame.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Body Frame Size Index Formula <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The formula used for calculating the body frame index is given as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Body Frame Index = Height\/Wrist Circumference<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Body Frame Size Index Chart <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The body frame size index chart gives all the values for men and women to indicate the actual category of their body frames.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>For Men:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table width=\"602\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><strong>Body Frame Index (R)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><strong>Body Frame Size Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p>R &gt; 10.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p>Small Frame<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p>R = Between 9.6 and 10.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p>Medium Frame<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p>R &lt; 9.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p>Large Frame<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4><strong>For Women:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 212px;\" width=\"602\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 53px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" width=\"301\">\n<p><strong>Body Frame Index (R)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" width=\"301\">\n<p><strong>Body Frame Size Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 53px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" width=\"301\">\n<p>R &gt; 11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" width=\"301\">\n<p>Small Frame<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 53px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" width=\"301\">\n<p>R = Between 10.1 and 11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" width=\"301\">\n<p>Medium Frame<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 53px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" width=\"301\">\n<p>R &lt; 10.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" width=\"301\">\n<p>Large Frame<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Does Body Frame Size Affect Weight?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, an individual\u2019s unique body frame size can, indeed, affect their recommended and actual weight range. This is because people with different skeletal structures (small, medium, and large) have different amounts of lean body mass, including bones and muscles <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-essr\/Fulltext\/2003\/01000\/Role_of_Body_Size_in_the_Relation_Between_Muscle.3.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As such, the accurate weight measured on the scale may be distinct for each individual. For example, a person with a large body frame but identical height to another person with a small body frame will weigh differently because of a distinct body composition.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Does Body Frame Size Affect BMI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, your body frame size can influence your BMI readings, even if it does not take into consideration factors like skeletal size and body composition. This is because your body frame can actually influence your weight.<\/p>\n<p>Since people with larger body frames have more lean muscle mass, they naturally tend to weigh more than their counterparts. As such, their BMI would be affected, as it is simply a measure of an individual\u2019s weight relative to their height.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Words <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The body frame size is a valuable indicator of an individual\u2019s health and fitness. Apart from giving information about body composition, it is also useful in promoting personalized health and fitness programs.<\/p>\n<p>You can use our calculator to find out if you have a small, medium, or large body frame based on the circumference of your wrist.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>References <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Mitchell, M., Liebes, R., &amp; Pearse, A. (1993). Frame size determination: A comparison of four body breadths. <em>Journal of the American Dietetic Association<\/em>, <em>93<\/em>(9), A89. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/0002-8223(93)91291-w<\/li>\n<li>Guzman\u2010de la Garza, F. J., Cerino Pe\u00f1aloza, M. S., Garc\u00eda Leal, M., Salinas Mart\u00ednez, A. M., Alvarez Villalobos, N. A., &amp; Cordero Franco, H. F. (2022). Anthropometric parameters to estimate body frame size in children and adolescents: A systematic review. <em>American Journal of Human Biology<\/em>, <em>34<\/em>(6). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/ajhb.23720<\/li>\n<li>Anzell, A. R., Potteiger, J. A., Kraemer, W. J., &amp; Otieno, S. (2013). Changes in height, body weight, and body composition in American football players from 1942 to 2011. <em>Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research<\/em>, <em>27<\/em>(2), 277-284. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1519\/jsc.0b013e31827f4c08<\/li>\n<li>Anzell, A. R., Potteiger, J. A., Kraemer, W. J., &amp; Otieno, S. (2013). Changes in height, body weight, and body composition in American football players from 1942 to 2011. <em>Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research<\/em>, <em>27<\/em>(2), 277-284. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1519\/jsc.0b013e31827f4c08<\/li>\n<li>Jaric, S. (2003). Role of body size in the relation between muscle strength and movement performance. <em>Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews<\/em>, <em>31<\/em>(1), 8-12. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/00003677-200301000-00003<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calculating one\u2019s body frame size is an accurate method for assessing body composition and determining the ideal overall weight. It is especially important in health and fitness, where these values are used to categorize individuals based on their skeletal structure [1]. 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