Lean muscle mass - what is it?

In bodybuilding, fitness and other similar sports, there is such a thing as lean muscle mass. But many beginners, and even experienced athletes, simply do not know what this phrase means...

Let's try to understand the meaning of this term together. So, lean muscle mass - what is it? It is generally accepted that the human body consists of two interconnected quantities – fat and fat-free. These data are correlated with each other in percentage terms. Moreover, this ratio is not constant and depends on the physical condition of the person. The fat part, as a rule, includes all the fatty tissues of the human body, and bones, internal organs and muscles are classified as the lean form. Nowadays it is fashionable to have a toned, slender body, on which lean muscles stand out in relief. After all, this means that the person is physically healthy.

What advantages does such a figure give to its owner? A lot of them. For example, it promotes weight loss. After all, the greater the mentioned muscle volume, the faster a person’s metabolism. And the faster it passes, the more excess calories are burned and the less excess fat accumulates.



As a result, the condition of the human body improves greatly. How to gain lean muscle mass? Without a special diet this is almost impossible. It should include carbohydrates, proteins and fats. In percentage terms it should look something like this:

1. carbohydrates – 70%;
2. fats – 10-15%;
3. the rest is proteins, but not more than 20%.

This diet is low-carb, so sometimes you have to increase the total number of calories to achieve your goal. In addition to diet, to create the desired shape, you need to perform a set of exercises, which should include weight training and aerobics. All exercises should be aimed at increasing overall muscle volume.