How much protein is needed for new muscle growth?

[kasim521]

I've joined the gym, got a routine going and everything. I know nutrition is very important when bulking and as an ectomorph, I'm stuck and I don't know how much I need to consume. Some places say 1g for each pound of body weight and some say 0.7g. That is quite a big difference, I'd need to consume 140g as I'm 140lbs. But if it was 0.7g I'd need 98g. Right now I am struggling to even get enough protein, but before I start loading myself with it, I need to know how much I actually need to help new muscle growth. Thanks.

[Rhythm_of_Life]

1lb chicken breast + 2 scoops protein shake = 150g protein

It ain't hard....

[Meadey]

1lb chicken breast + 2 scoops protein shake = 150g protein

It ain't hard....

This^ + all the other protein from other sources like oats etc. Should have no trouble getting in enough.

[mightyillidan]

Meat chicken fish tuna milk oats eggs protien shakes
Just make sure to get 1g protien per 1 body lb

[Getriporshiton]

The ignorance in this thread is ridculous. Cals in > Cals Out. .8-1 g per pound and 500 above maitence will equal muscle mass. SRS

[nlucen1]

You should be shooting for 1 g of protein per pound bodyweight. You also need to be consuming 500 calories more than you're burning. Quality protein sources include: chicken, steak, fish, eggs, whey protein powder, greek yogurt, quinoa, turkey, beef jerky, hamburgers, lunch meats

[stealthmedia]

You also need to be consuming 500 calories more than you're burning.

Depends on if you are lean bulking or bulking

[nlucen1]

Depends on if you are lean bulking or bulking

True. I agree that it depends but a lean bulk is always the more recommendable path though because you can escape with less fat gains.

[kasim521]

You should be shooting for 1 g of protein per pound bodyweight. You also need to be consuming 500 calories more than you're burning. Quality protein sources include: chicken, steak, fish, eggs, whey protein powder, greek yogurt, quinoa, turkey, beef jerky, hamburgers, lunch meats

How much carbs is recommended? Would I have to consume the same amount of carbs on rest days as well?

[Stealth12]

How much carbs is recommended? Would I have to consume the same amount of carbs on rest days as well?

Carbs are usually something around 3x your body weight (in Ibs)

[Getriporshiton]

How much carbs is recommended? Would I have to consume the same amount of carbs on rest days as well?

Did you not read my post. Literally answered all your questions. *******.

[mb0260]

Just aim for 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.

[SamSix]

1g protein per pound body weight. but keep in mind you need an excess of calories overall. carbs and fat play a role as well

[kasim521]

1g protein per pound body weight. but keep in mind you need an excess of calories overall. carbs and fat play a role as well

I'll be aiming for 1g protein per pound body weight. And yeah, I understand I need a surplus amount of calories. As for the carbs and fat, most of the foods I eat contain both of these. I'm at 140lbs 6ft and I'm aiming to be around 180lbs, hard dieting and pumping heavy iron! Thank you for your help.