How much muscle should I have?

According to Withings, normal ranges for muscle mass are: Ages 20-39: 75-89 percent for men, 63-75.5 percent for women. Ages 40-59: 73-86 percent for men, 62-73.5 percent for women. ages 60-79: 70-84 percent for men, 60-72.5 percent for women.
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What is a good percentage of muscle?

A good lean muscle percentage range should be about 70% to 90% to be considered healthy. That means that your body fat percentage ranges from 10-30%. Athletes typically range in the 7-22% body fat. Men tend to be on the higher side with lean mass in 80-90% range and woman in the 70-85% range.
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How much muscle do I need for my height?

(Your Height in Inches -70) x 5 + 160 = Maximum LBM

This equation implies that starting at 160lb, add 5lb for every inch you are over 5'10”, or subtract 5lb for every inch you are below 5'10”. That's the maximum LBM you can gain naturally assuming you are in the average span of the genetic bell curve. Pretty simple.
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Is 16 inch biceps good?

Generally speaking, 16 inch arms are a respectable size. In fact, anything over 14.6 inches is above average for men. And over 13.4 inches is above average for women. However, you might want to be more than “above average”.
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Is 41 muscle good?

For men aged 18-40, a normal body mass percentage would be in the region of 33.4 to 39.4%; between ages 41-60 we're looking at roughly 33.2% to 39.2%; and for the over 60s, as muscle mass fades naturally with age, I would expect to see ranges of 33% to 38.7%. These are considered healthy ranges.
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Is a 50 inch chest big?

Ellington Darden, Ph. D. reports that you may be considered buff if the circumference of your torso at chest level is greater than 38 inches, while this measurement may exceed 50 inches for champion bodybuilders.
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Are 14 inch arms Small?

It depends. If you're relatively short (let's say 5' 8" and below) and have very good muscle definition, then no, 14 inch arms aren't small. However, if you're 5' 10" or more and have poor arm definition, then your 14" inch biceps will likely look quite small and soft.
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Is 40 percent muscle mass good?

According to Withings, normal ranges for muscle mass are: Ages 20-39: 75-89 percent for men, 63-75.5 percent for women. Ages 40-59: 73-86 percent for men, 62-73.5 percent for women. ages 60-79: 70-84 percent for men, 60-72.5 percent for women.
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Is 15 percent body fat good?

Although no official standards for body fat exist, fitness organizations and medical professionals generally put a man with 15 percent fat into the category of being quite fit. You can drop to a leaner body fat level to look more chiseled and perform better at sports, but such effort isn't necessary for your health.
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Is 12 percent body fat good?

This level is characterized by muscle definition in most muscle groups and some clear vascularity (the showing of your veins) in areas such as arms, legs, and abs. 10-12% body fat: This level of body fat is a sustainable level for men.
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How much should I weigh with muscle?

The amount of weight increases by five to 10 pounds per inch. If you're 5 feet, 5 inches, then your ideal weight is 160 pounds. If you're 5 feet, 6 inches it is 165 pounds. The ideal weight for someone 5 feet, 7 inches is 170 pounds and for 5 feet, 8 inches it is 175 pounds.
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Do muscles push or pull?

Muscles move body parts by contracting and then relaxing. Muscles can pull bones, but they can't push them back to the original position. So they work in pairs of flexors and extensors.
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What is my ideal body fat percentage?

According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, there are healthy body fat percentages based on your age. For people aged 20 to 39, women should aim for 21% to 32% of body fat. Men should have 8% to 19%.
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What's a good flexed bicep size?

Based on observing the measurements of numerous natural weight lifters and bodybuilders, the average flexed bicep size is right around 15 inches. Broadly speaking, most people with average genetics and a normal frame size will have between 14 and 16 inch arms when they're relatively lean.
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Are 11 inch forearms small?

Overall, it's fair to say that 11 inch forearms are pretty much the definition of average when it comes to the male physique. For someone who trains regularly and has decent genetics, though, it's also arguable that they're actually a bit on the small side.
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Is 24 inch legs big?

In terms of a range, thighs sized between 21 and 23 inches are considered medium by most people. If your thighs are slightly bigger than this, then that doesn't necessarily mean that they're too big.
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Is 15 inch biceps good?

15 inch flexed arms are a decent size.

Anything over 14.6 inches is above average for men. And over 13.4 inches is above average for women. However, you might want to be more than “above average”. And 15 inch arms could be on the small side if you have been working out for a while or have a large frame.
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What bone percentage should I have?

Bone content is the percentage of bone mineral as compared to total body weight. The average bone content for adults is 3-5%. This measurement is good to keep track over a long period of time as bone mass can decline slowly with age.
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Does muscle affect BMI?

BMI (body mass index), which is based on the height and weight of a person, is an inaccurate measure of body fat content and does not take into account muscle mass, bone density, overall body composition, and racial and sex differences, say researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.
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