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FFMI 17 - Complete Analysis

Detailed interpretation for men and women

For Men

Category

Average

Level

Entry Average

Description

FFMI 17 for men is at the lower end of Average range (17-19).

Interpretation

This level represents typical muscle mass for the general population. With dedicated training, progression to Above Average range (19-21) is realistic within 1-2 years.

Achievability

Achievable with 1-2 years of training

Recommendations

  • Continue structured hypertrophy training
  • Focus on progressive overload in main lifts
  • Ensure adequate nutrition for muscle growth
  • Target 0.5-1kg muscle gain per month

For Women

Category

Excellent

Level

Strong Development

Description

FFMI 17 for women is in the Excellent range (17-19).

Interpretation

This level represents very good muscle mass for females and shows dedicated training commitment. This is impressive for natural female lifters.

Achievability

Achievable with 2-3 years of serious training

Recommendations

  • Maintain current training intensity
  • Focus on exercise technique refinement
  • Implement deload weeks for optimal recovery
  • Monitor for overtraining symptoms

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