Lower thigh muscle mass is associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

[k_dean_curtis]

Interesting study from the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Hopefully the clinicians will start coming around.

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Abstract of article: Lower thigh muscle mass is associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in elderly hemodialysis patients

Lower thigh muscle mass is associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in elderly hemodialysis patients

Conclusions: Lower thigh muscle mass is significantly associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis patients. Our findings indicate the importance of focusing on the muscle mass of lower extremities to predict the clinical outcomes of hemodialysis patients.

[Mark Rippetoe]

This should have appeared in the journal Duh.

[Xfitter]

Sure we should all squat. But really the thigh muscle is just a proxy for overall muscle mass. The problem is now the recommendation is going to be more leg extensions and hack squats. I suppose it's step in the right direction though.

[Mark E. Hurling]

The problem is now the recommendation is going to be more leg extensions and hack squats. I suppose it's step in the right direction though.

So Joe Weider had it right. I'll be damned. Gotta get that tear drop shape in the vastus medialus.

[quikky]

Sure we should all squat. But really the thigh muscle is just a proxy for overall muscle mass. The problem is now the recommendation is going to be more leg extensions and hack squats. I suppose it's step in the right direction though.

Plus, we gotta work out the core. Can't lug around those big legs unless you have a strong core. Just strong legs from squats will create functional imbalances that will need corrective mobility interventions.

[tertius]

This is why everyone prefers men with "meaty" thighs.

It is known.

[TommyGun]

Sure we should all squat. But really the thigh muscle is just a proxy for overall muscle mass.

The dangers of frailty. It will kill in so many direct and indirect ways. When compounded with a medical history such as with the hemo pt, weakness and overall frailty literally kills. I'm just reminding myself to eat more and gain strength.