Appendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI): Males, Age 55-59
What these numbers mean
A value around 8.95 kg/m² is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 9.81 kg/m² fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 8.17 kg/m² fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 50-54 · 60-64 · All ages
Data source: Kelly et al. (NHANES DXA) About this study
Appendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI) Body Composition Males 55-59
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Poor 7.16 kg/m²
Below average 8.17 kg/m²
Average 8.95 kg/m²
Above average 9.81 kg/m²
Excellent 11.22 kg/m²
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.