Lean Mass Index (LMI): Males, Age 70-74
What these numbers mean
A value around 19.36 kg/m² is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 20.95 kg/m² fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 17.90 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
Lean Mass Index (LMI) Body Composition Males 70-74
lean mass index LMI lean body mass LBM lean muscle mass skeletal muscle NHANES DXA body composition norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards Lean Mass Index (LMI) Percentile Chart (kg/m²)
Poor 16.02 kg/m²
Below average 17.90 kg/m²
Average 19.36 kg/m²
Above average 20.95 kg/m²
Excellent 23.52 kg/m²
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.