Appendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI): Males, Age 70-74
What these numbers mean
A value around 8.44 kg/m² is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 9.20 kg/m² fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 7.73 kg/m² fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 65-69 · 75-79 · All ages
Data source: Kelly et al. (NHANES DXA) About this study
Appendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI) Body Composition Males 70-74
appendicular lean mass index ALMI appendicular lean mass ALM limb muscle mass sarcopenia skeletal muscle index NHANES DXA norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards Appendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI) Percentile Chart (kg/m²)
Poor 6.79 kg/m²
Below average 7.73 kg/m²
Average 8.44 kg/m²
Above average 9.20 kg/m²
Excellent 10.39 kg/m²
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.