Skeletal muscle mass in human athletes: What is the upper limit?

ConclusionsSM index may be a valuable indicator for determining skeletal muscle mass in athletes. A SM index of approximately 17 kg/m2 may serve as the potential upper limit in humans.

Source: American Journal of Human Biology - November 1, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Takashi Abe, Samuel L. Buckner, Scott J. Dankel, Matthew B. Jessee, Kevin T. Mattocks, J. Grant Mouser, Jeremy P. Loenneke Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research