Muscle Gain Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Muscle Gain:

\[ MG = (W \times (1 - TBF)) - (W \times (1 - CBF)) \]

Where:

\(MG\) is the muscle gain (pounds)
\(W\) is the current weight (pounds)
\(CBF\) is the current body fat percentage
\(TBF\) is the target body fat percentage

Muscle Gain Definition

Muscle gain refers to the increase in muscle mass, typically as a result of resistance training and adequate nutrition. It is an important aspect of fitness and body composition goals, as it can improve strength, metabolic rate, and overall health.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Current Weight (\(W\)) = 180 pounds
Current Body Fat Percentage (\(CBF\)) = 20%
Target Body Fat Percentage (\(TBF\)) = 15%

Using the formula:

\[ MG = (180 \times (1 - 0.15)) - (180 \times (1 - 0.20)) = 153 - 144 = 9 \]

The muscle gain required is 9 pounds.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Current Weight (\(W\)) = 200 pounds
Current Body Fat Percentage (\(CBF\)) = 25%
Target Body Fat Percentage (\(TBF\)) = 18%

Using the formula:

\[ MG = (200 \times (1 - 0.18)) - (200 \times (1 - 0.25)) = 164 - 150 = 14 \]

The muscle gain required is 14 pounds.