How to Determine Lean Body Mass?

Measure your body weight

Measure your body fat percentage

Calculate lean body mass using: body weight × (1 – body fat percentage)

Use skinfold calipers to estimate body fat percentage

Use bioelectrical impedance scales to estimate body fat percentage

Use DEXA scans for a more accurate body composition measurement

Use hydrostatic weighing to estimate body fat percentage

Use air displacement plethysmography to estimate body fat percentage

Subtract fat mass from total body weight to get lean body mass

Recheck measurements regularly to track changes over time

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