How much protein do you need to build muscle?

Answer 1

To begin with, eating right isn't going to build muscle if you aren't providing your body with a stimulus for muscular growth (hypertrophy).

First off is training, for beginners aim for a full body workout no more than 3x per week.

For advanced weightlifters however you perform your full body workout/split routine is fine.

Nutrition Post Workout: Should consist of low fat (fat slows digestion) High Carb/ High protein shake. The carbs should almost all be SIMPLE CARBS or SUGAR. The high sugar content causes the shake to digest quicker and causes an insulin spike. With this spike and your increased blood flow after a workout, nutrients will flow into your pumping muscle and be stored.

Nutrition non-workout days: EAT YOUR MEATS! I DONT CARE IF THEY'RE "LEAN" OR NOT! Meats are a FANTASTIC source of protein, key in rebuilding muscle. Also increase your intake of Omega 3 Fatty Acids especially in whole foods such as fish, as this will increase your natural testosterone (muscle building hormone).

For building muscle you need EXCESS calories. So whatever you normally eat, add 500-750 calories to that number. YOU WILL GAIN FAT WHEN GAINING MUSCLE! IF YOU DON'T WANT FAT DON'T TRY TO GAIN MUSCLE! Your body simply cannot use all excess calories for hypertrophy therefore you will store some as fat.

Would write alot more but getting l8 hope this helped :)

Answer 2

For the average sized female approximately 60 grams of protein per day is needed to maintain muscle - over that - in combination with strength training will increase muscle mass. For the average sized male, approximately 80 grams of protein per day is needed to maintain muscle.

Answer 3

for gaining muscle you should be looking to take it about 1g protein for pound of body weight this should be taken through out the day in around 5- 6 small meals as your body needs protein all the time in order for you to gain a solid amount of muscle mass. For the average person anywhere between 20-30 grams protein in each meal should be fine but you dont need to go stupid with the amount of protein 2grams per pound of body weight is too much really i would never go over 1 1/2 per pound of body weight.

Answer 4

at least 1 glass of milk a day with protein powder added to it at the recommended amount on the can and lift heavy 3 times a week.

Answer 5

You should take in about 1.0 - 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. Most people shoot for that. Make sure you get enough rest and sleep.

Answer 6

2 grams for each kilogram you weight.