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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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