Dr. Mark

Katch-McArdle

BMR from lean mass.

When to use: You have body composition (Navy, calipers, DEXA)—especially if you carry notable muscle mass.

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370 + 21.6×FFM

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Estimate, not medical advice.

Formula

BMR = 370 + 21.6 × FFM (kg). FFM = mass × (1 − bodyFat%/100).