Lean muscle mass

What is lean muscle mass?

Lean muscle mass refers to the weight of your muscles without including fat or bone tissue. In other words, it's the amount of muscle on your body.

Why is lean muscle important?

Having more lean muscle provides many health benefits:

• It helps burn calories even when you're at rest, boosting your metabolism


• Added strength for daily activities


• Supports bone health and joint function


• Reduces injury risk


• Contributes to fitness and athletic performance

How can you build lean muscle?

The most effective ways to increase lean muscle include:

• Strength training: Lifting weights provides resistance that stimulates muscle growth. Aim for 2-3 sessions per week. Compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses are great choices.


• Adequate protein: Consuming enough high-quality protein helps repair and build lean muscle tissue. Shoot for 0.5-0.8 grams per pound of body weight daily.


• Progressive overload: Gradually increasing the challenge placed on muscles over time prompts further growth and strength gains. Add more weight, sets, or reps over time.


• Adequate recovery: Rest days are crucial to allow muscles to recover and become bigger and stronger. Get 7-9 hours of sleep nightly.

Supplements for lean mass

Certain supplements may also support lean mass gains when combined with training and proper nutrition, like creatine or branched-chain amino acids. Hormone Health Institute offers high quality, 3rd party tested supplements to help you achieve your body goals. Their team of experts can help determine the best supplements to meet your needs.

I hope this gives you a helpful introduction to lean muscle mass! Let me know if you have any other questions. For personalized guidance on building lean, strong muscle, schedule a consultation with the professionals at Hormone Health Institute. Their individualized plans help clients see excellent results.