What is the ideal muscle mass?!
Question:
What is the ideal muscle mass?
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3 weeks ago
OK this needs more explanation.
I've just bought some amazing weighing scales from Salter. Apart from weight, they measure body fat, muscle mass, bone mass and water content.
Its reading 46% muscle mass for me at the moment, which seems high, though I am a triathlete. The manual doesn't give much information so I thought I would garner some other info. Does anyone know the 'normal' levels of muscle mass in percent and water percentage??
Answers:
There's no such a thing.
Human body is usually judged based on its fat content. Body builders are usually 5% body fat (the rest being muscles and bones), while average fitness people are 15-20%. Athletes are around 10% or so.