Females can still wear a sports bra, as this won’t interfere with the measurement.
Cycling, skipping, and swimming are also good cardio workouts.
Stretching your arms and shoulders is the best way to release any tension in your shoulder joints and to prepare for the measurement.
Make sure you feel comfortable in your position, as it’s important to stand still while you’re being measured.
It can be helpful to get your friend to check for you if your arms are parallel to the floor, as this is difficult to do without seeing. Alternatively, stand in front of a mirror while you are measuring your reach so that you can check your posture.
Overall, your shoulders, elbows, and middle fingers need to line up in a straight line.
Get your friend to take a step back and check that your arms are straight again, as otherwise, this could skew your measurement.
Your middle fingers are used for measuring your reach because they are your longest fingers.
It can be helpful to get your friend to help you hold the tape measure.
Make sure that you record the correct units. Reach is usually measured in either inches or centimeters, depending on if your country uses the imperial or metric system of measurement.
