Muscle Mass Calculator

Muscle mass naturally declines with age - regular strength training helps maintain it

Men typically have 30-40% more muscle mass than women due to hormonal differences

Protein intake (1.6-2.2g per kg body weight) is crucial for muscle growth and maintenance

Progressive overload - gradually increasing weight/reps - is key to muscle development

Compound exercises (squats, deadlifts, bench press) build more muscle than isolation exercises

Rest and recovery are as important as training - muscles grow during rest periods

Consistency over months and years matters more than perfect workout intensity

Track both muscle mass and strength gains - they don't always correlate perfectly

Body fat percentage affects muscle mass calculation accuracy - aim for reliable measurement methods

Muscle weighs more than fat - focus on body composition, not just scale weight