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Muscle Potential Calculator

How much muscle could your frame carry? A widely used formula gives a rough ceiling.

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About this tool

Casey Butt's 2009 regression derived maximum muscular bodyweight from height, wrist and ankle circumference (a proxy for bone size) at a chosen body-fat level. It was fitted to data on natural bodybuilders from the early 20th century onward.

It is a ballpark, not a promise: real potential varies with muscle-belly length, training age and recovery. Most people take 4-8 years to approach their ceiling, and gains slow sharply after the first two years.

How to read your result

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We show your current weight against the estimate at your chosen body fat.

Frequently asked questions

Is the estimate a limit?
No. It is an estimate of a strong natural physique, not an absolute limit.

This tool is for information and education only and is not medical advice. For adults 18 and over. Read the full disclaimer.

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