Girths Measurement: Upper Arm

To measure a client's upper arm girth, follow these steps:

1. Ask the client to remove any bulky clothing and to stand with their arm extended out to the side and their palm facing forward.
2. Locate the bony prominence on the side of the client's shoulder, called the acromion process.
3. Place the tape measure or string at the midpoint between the acromion process and the tip of the client's elbow.
4. Wrap the tape measure or string around the fullest part of the client's upper arm, making sure it's snug but not too tight.
5. Make sure the tape measure or string is level and straight around the client's upper arm.
6. Read the measurement on the tape measure or mark the string and measure it afterward.

Once you have measured the client's upper arm girth, you can use this information to track changes in muscle size and strength, which can be helpful in evaluating fitness progress and rehabilitation from injury. You can also use this information to create a personalized fitness plan for the client that includes exercises to target the upper arm muscles.