27th Annual Student Research Conference
Accuracy of Anthropometric Dimension and Isometric Strength to Predict Lean Body Mass in Young Adults
Jayme B. Reynolds*, Jennifer L. Hill, and Kirsten A. Maakestad
Mr. John P. Venner, Faculty Mentor
The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of selected anthropometric dimensions and isometric strength to estimate LBM in young adults. College men (n = 412) and women (n = 621) were measured for 4 skeletal diameters and 4 circumferences. Skinfolds estimated percent fat (%fat) and LBM from gender-specific generalized equations. Total isometric strength was determined from the sum of right and left grip, back, and leg strengths. Multiple regression produced a significant correlation (R = 0.92) to predict LBM using gender, shoulder width, hip width, and total strength. In men, the equation accurately predicted within 10% in 78% of men and 73% of women. Muscle circumferences and total strength appeared to provide a better prediction of LBM than did skeletal dimensions in both men and women. LBM tended to be overpredicted in lightweight men and women and underpredicted in heavyweight men and women.
Keywords: isometric strength, lean body mass, college
Topic(s):Exercise Science
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 301-3
Location: MG 1000
Time: 1:30