How Much Protein You REALLY Need to Build Muscle

When it comes to how much protein you should be having per day, the recommendations can vary. There are studies that show that ingesting as little as .7 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight per day is enough to prevent muscle loss. However, that likely isn’t enough to meet your actual goals.

If you are working out and looking to build muscle, like I said before, this recommendation is far too low. Instead, you should be aiming for a minimum of 1 gram to 1.2 grams of proteins per pound of bodyweight per day. In an effort to build muscle, you will be better off shooting for the upper end of this limit, especially if you are close to caloric maintenance or below to maximize lean muscle mass.

So, for a 160 lb person, they would need between 160 and 192 grams of protein per day to support as much muscle growth as possible.

This, however, is not the easiest thing in the world as the price of protein sources such as beef, chicken, and fish has skyrocketed in recent times. To support your protein requirements, you should be supplementing with a high quality protein powder. ATHLEAN-RX PRO-30G Premium Protein is my choice with 30 grams of protein in every serving, high quality ingredients, and a cost effective approach.

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Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS served as both the head physical therapist and assistant strength coach for the New York Mets. Jeff earned his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Physioneurobiology from the College of Health Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).