hey guys, i read about consuming at least 1g of protein per pound of Body weight, if i follow such will i increase my muscle mass? im mainitaining my BF% at 10% and if i maintain my daily fat intake and consume more than 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight,would that mean im going to add muscle mass?
Grams Of Protein Per Pound Of Bodyweight
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whoa.
increasing lean muscle mass isn't just about adding protein. in fact, 1g per pound of TOTAL body weight is all you should need, even to bulk up.
I would suggest, instead of increasing protein, ot increase carbs a little. carbs are very anabolic. they give us all our energy.
when cutting, 1g per pound of LEAN body mass, when bulking 1g per total body mass, and up the carbs a smidge..mostly around breakfast and post workout. especially fiber. fiber is your best friend when bulking, as the last thing you want is to feel constipated during a workout.
increasing lean muscle mass isn't just about adding protein. in fact, 1g per pound of TOTAL body weight is all you should need, even to bulk up.
I would suggest, instead of increasing protein, ot increase carbs a little. carbs are very anabolic. they give us all our energy.
when cutting, 1g per pound of LEAN body mass, when bulking 1g per total body mass, and up the carbs a smidge..mostly around breakfast and post workout. especially fiber. fiber is your best friend when bulking, as the last thing you want is to feel constipated during a workout.
I've seen 1gm per pound as a pretty common response to protein requirements. The RDA for full blown atheletes is 2 gm per kg of bodyweight, (.8-1.0 for the average joe, and 1.2-2.0 for atheletes), so I'm a bit confused as to where the 1gm/lb recommendation is based from. I've seen it recommended on supplement sponsored websites, but they have an obvious reason for recommending more than the RDA. I'm not arguing or anything, just wondering where the recommendation comes from.
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I understand, but I still mean 2grams/lb lol... The results stopped coming faster at about 1-1.25 grams/lbdeschain said:I didn't mean 2 gm per pound, the RDA for atheletes is up to 2 gm per kg, which comes out to less than 1 gm per pound.
That's why I was uncertain as to where the common recommendation of 1 gm per pound was based on (other than the people selling protein supplements).