I've had a couple of fitness trainers tell me that I should try to aim for 250 or 260 grams of protein to build muscle more effectively. shouldn't I technically only need 150g if I'm going by 1lb per body weight??? not sure why I'm being recommended such high numbers.
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03-14-2024, 02:46 PM #1Registered User
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I weigh around 150lb. why would I need over 200g of protein to build muscle??
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03-14-2024, 05:40 PM #2Prepare Perform Prevail
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Anything around or above 100 grams a day is fine for most bro's.
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03-15-2024, 09:15 AM #3Calisthenics
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03-15-2024, 10:25 AM #4Registered User
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The trainers are trying to light the fuse on your tampon.
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03-20-2024, 11:37 AM #5Registered User
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A gram per pound of lean body mass will be fine for 99% of non-elite athletes. Once you meet that, more protein does not equal more muscle except possibly in the case of pro-level athletes who are genetically and/or pharmacologically gifted.
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