Comments on: How Much Protein is Needed to Build Muscle? http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/ Muscle Growth / Hypertrophy, Free Muscle Building Workouts Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:18:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-67466 Mark McManus Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:02:46 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-67466 @Matt. Yes, your diet needs adjusted, calories and macro-nutrient manipulation. My book Total Six Pack Abs details the full strategy to take you to a six-pack. @Bianca. Look up the various meats and see how much protein there is per 100g, eg tuna and chicken are roughly 25% protein when weighed. So 100g will give you about 25g of protein, a gram or 2 of fat, and no carbs. @Matt. Yes, your diet needs adjusted, calories and macro-nutrient manipulation. My book Total Six Pack Abs details the full strategy to take you to a six-pack.
@Bianca. Look up the various meats and see how much protein there is per 100g, eg tuna and chicken are roughly 25% protein when weighed. So 100g will give you about 25g of protein, a gram or 2 of fat, and no carbs.

]]> By: Bianca http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-67425 Bianca Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:44:50 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-67425 I have a question I am a small framed girl but I have a weird shape. I have a large waistline with no muscletone at . I want to add muscle tone to my body without getting big and bulky my bodyfat is 27.1, height 64.8, waist 30, weight 144 with the calculator it says I am suppose to consume 131.75g of protein daily can I get my mid section and the rest of my body cut up without bulking up. And if so how do I measure my meat intake to make sure I am getting enough protein I have a question I am a small framed girl but I have a weird shape. I have a large waistline with no muscletone at . I want to add muscle tone to my body without getting big and bulky my bodyfat is 27.1, height 64.8, waist 30, weight 144 with the calculator it says I am suppose to consume 131.75g of protein daily can I get my mid section and the rest of my body cut up without bulking up. And if so how do I measure my meat intake to make sure I am getting enough protein

]]> By: Matt Cavanaugh http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-66933 Matt Cavanaugh Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:24:58 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-66933 I am trying to lose fat and gain muscle. I am 5'6 166 Lbs at 22.9 percent body fat. I have been working out daily and eating low calories, but decided that my muscle growth wasnt really happeneing the way I intended. I have been doing 50% Cardio at the gym, and 50% Muscle Training, is there any adjustments I should make to that to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle? I am trying to lose fat and gain muscle. I am 5’6 166 Lbs at 22.9 percent body fat. I have been working out daily and eating low calories, but decided that my muscle growth wasnt really happeneing the way I intended. I have been doing 50% Cardio at the gym, and 50% Muscle Training, is there any adjustments I should make to that to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle?

]]> By: Tim http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-64402 Tim Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:56:42 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-64402 @David: if you understood the China study, you'd understand that it's the amount of animal product you eat, not protein. Animal sources are actually the best and/or only sources for key nutrients like omega-3, b12, zinc, iron, riboflavin, calcium, and, of course, protein. @David: if you understood the China study, you’d understand that it’s the amount of animal product you eat, not protein. Animal sources are actually the best and/or only sources for key nutrients like omega-3, b12, zinc, iron, riboflavin, calcium, and, of course, protein.

]]> By: aaron http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-58747 aaron Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:46:28 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-58747 300g protien per day 150gcarbper day i way 325pounds and i drink 3litres of water per day 300g protien per day 150gcarbper day i way 325pounds and i drink 3litres of water per day

]]> By: Kyle http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-57738 Kyle Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:51:09 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-57738 hey im about 150lbs and have a 6.5 % body fat and lots of definition...im not exactly sure how many grams of protein per day i require ..i usually workout 4 days a week hey im about 150lbs and have a 6.5 % body fat and lots of definition…im not exactly sure how many grams of protein per day i require ..i usually workout 4 days a week

]]> By: dave http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-55838 dave Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:44:37 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-55838 just a quick question im 6'2 and weigh 210 how many grams of protein do i need every day to build muscle. im 40 years old and do about 40 minutes of cardio daily. thank you just a quick question im 6’2 and weigh 210 how many grams of protein do i need every day to build muscle. im 40 years old and do about 40 minutes of cardio daily. thank you

]]> By: Shane http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-50311 Shane Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:09:22 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-50311 I am about 17 stone and burning fat at a steady speed and building muscle. I am currently taking 2 and a half table spoons of protein powder with water, 3/4 times a day. Is that too much or not enough to get definition and increase strength? I am about 17 stone and burning fat at a steady speed and building muscle.
I am currently taking 2 and a half table spoons of protein powder with water, 3/4 times a day.
Is that too much or not enough to get definition and increase strength?

]]> By: What Every Bodybuilder Should Eat For Dinner | MuscleHack http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-49849 What Every Bodybuilder Should Eat For Dinner | MuscleHack Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:49:06 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-49849 [...] well as providing an abundance of protein to aid muscle growth, red meat also increases serum levels of testosterone. It’s also a great [...] [...] well as providing an abundance of protein to aid muscle growth, red meat also increases serum levels of testosterone. It’s also a great [...]

]]> By: David http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-41755 David Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:01:50 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-41755 Guys, read The China Study before committing suicide with a high-protein diet. Short-term gains will only lead to long-term problems! Guys, read The China Study before committing suicide with a high-protein diet.

Short-term gains will only lead to long-term problems!

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-40779 Mark McManus Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:31:15 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-40779 @JT - 198 is enough to build new muscle @JT – 198 is enough to build new muscle

]]> By: JT http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-40725 JT Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:03:32 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-40725 So I followed your steps to calculate how much protein I need to take daily for my size and etc. The results were that I need to take 198.2g of protein daily. Is this so I keep my muscle or is this how much I need to gain more muscle? Shall I consume like 50-75 more grams of protein so I gain more muscle. Please answer. JT So I followed your steps to calculate how much protein I need to take daily for my size and etc. The results were that I need to take 198.2g of protein daily. Is this so I keep my muscle or is this how much I need to gain more muscle? Shall I consume like 50-75 more grams of protein so I gain more muscle. Please answer.
JT

]]> By: Raul http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-37179 Raul Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:35:57 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-37179 hi, very interesting site, but ist actually possible to put on muscle with a low carb intake? hi, very interesting site, but ist actually possible to put on muscle with a low carb intake?

]]> By: Car http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-31095 Car Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:29:08 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-31095 Jay, i recommend you talk to a nutritionist or a doctor and not rely on a website. You are a big fella, and i think you should go have your body fat index measured by a qualified professional instead of an online calculator. Keep up the good work though, 50 lbs. in two months is great. and Christian You calculated wrong, you forgot to convert the percentage into a decimal.....it should be 65 X .071=4.6....65-4.6=60.4 X 2.75=163 grams. Jay, i recommend you talk to a nutritionist or a doctor and not rely on a website. You are a big fella, and i think you should go have your body fat index measured by a qualified professional instead of an online calculator. Keep up the good work though, 50 lbs. in two months is great.

and Christian
You calculated wrong, you forgot to convert the percentage into a decimal…..it should be 65 X .071=4.6….65-4.6=60.4 X 2.75=163 grams.

]]> By: Jay http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-28467 Jay Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:06:42 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-28467 I'm 38 yrs old, 6'4" and two months ago I weighed 375 lbs. I currently weight 325 lbs., and my body fat per your calculator is 31%. Using the calculations you've given means that I would need 281g of protein per day. Is this right? Can my organs handle that much? My goal is to get down to 260 and then re-evaluate. I do 40 min. of cardio per day, and about 45 min. of weight training 5 days per week. I do 1 hr of cardio in the middle of the wk to break it up, and 30 min. on Sunday w/ no weights and hit the sauna for 20 min. I want to lose the fat obviously but I would also like to replace it with muscle. I don't want to look like one of those people that lost alot of weight but have extra skin just falling about. I'm getting about 150-170g of protein per day right now, but I'm afraid to go too high because I don't want anything clogging up or organ issues. I need some good advice, please if anyone can help. Thanks. I’m 38 yrs old, 6’4″ and two months ago I weighed 375 lbs. I currently weight 325 lbs., and my body fat per your calculator is 31%. Using the calculations you’ve given means that I would need 281g of protein per day. Is this right? Can my organs handle that much? My goal is to get down to 260 and then re-evaluate. I do 40 min. of cardio per day, and about 45 min. of weight training 5 days per week. I do 1 hr of cardio in the middle of the wk to break it up, and 30 min. on Sunday w/ no weights and hit the sauna for 20 min. I want to lose the fat obviously but I would also like to replace it with muscle. I don’t want to look like one of those people that lost alot of weight but have extra skin just falling about. I’m getting about 150-170g of protein per day right now, but I’m afraid to go too high because I don’t want anything clogging up or organ issues. I need some good advice, please if anyone can help. Thanks.

]]> By: Christian http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-25680 Christian Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:00:05 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-25680 .... it said i needed like 50 grams.... i dont get it.... I weigh 144lbs (65kg) then my body fat percentage was 7.1 soooo 65 X 7.1 = 46 65-46=19 then 19 X 2.75= 52(52.25 if u wanna get technical) so 52 grams of protein is my ideal amount of protein to consume per day to build muscle right? …. it said i needed like 50 grams…. i dont get it…. I weigh 144lbs (65kg) then my body fat percentage was 7.1 soooo 65 X 7.1 = 46 65-46=19 then 19 X 2.75= 52(52.25 if u wanna get technical) so 52 grams of protein is my ideal amount of protein to consume per day to build muscle right?

]]> By: Jordan http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-25355 Jordan Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:01:56 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-25355 You should get the protein after your work out You should get the protein after your work out

]]> By: EAZYYY http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-23798 EAZYYY Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:44:41 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-23798 how wud u get all that protein (135.85g for me) in your diet. and is it better to consume before/after/ or at rest days when working out?? how wud u get all that protein (135.85g for me) in your diet. and is it better to consume before/after/ or at rest days when working out??

]]> By: Ginyih http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-15822 Ginyih Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:21:49 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-15822 I am following the M.A.N.S diet, so I don't have to worry about the calories counting and just aim for high protein and fat diet? My lean body mass is 45kg * 2.75 = 123.75, so I would consume that amount per day? What about the fat? I know M.A.N.S diet is about high protein and fat but the fat should have a minimum requirement like what protein had for bodybuilders to consume per day? I am following the M.A.N.S diet, so I don’t have to worry about the calories counting and just aim for high protein and fat diet? My lean body mass is 45kg * 2.75 = 123.75, so I would consume that amount per day? What about the fat? I know M.A.N.S diet is about high protein and fat but the fat should have a minimum requirement like what protein had for bodybuilders to consume per day?

]]> By: Is A High-Protein Diet Bad For Your Kidneys? | MuscleHack http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-5313 Is A High-Protein Diet Bad For Your Kidneys? | MuscleHack Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:27:46 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-5313 [...] you use the formula I use to calculate how much protein you need to build muscle, you’ll probably be consuming about 20-25% of your daily calories from protein. Hardly enough [...] [...] you use the formula I use to calculate how much protein you need to build muscle, you’ll probably be consuming about 20-25% of your daily calories from protein. Hardly enough [...]

]]> By: David http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1403 David Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:46:09 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1403 Awesome, dude. You answered my question perfectly. Great site, btw. Lot of good information here. Keep it up! Awesome, dude. You answered my question perfectly.

Great site, btw. Lot of good information here. Keep it up!

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1402 Mark McManus Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:40:13 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1402 Well David, I'm not sure if there is such a thing as 'too much protein' but there is such a thing as 'unnecessary protein'. An amount beyond which the protein will not serve any anabolic purpose i.e. the body has gotten all it needs for that. Mark Well David, I’m not sure if there is such a thing as ‘too much protein’ but there is such a thing as ‘unnecessary protein’. An amount beyond which the protein will not serve any anabolic purpose i.e. the body has gotten all it needs for that.
Mark

]]> By: David http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1401 David Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:34:56 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1401 So if I'm hearing you correctly, the 159g is just a minimum goal; it would be difficult to eat "too much" protein. That right? So if I’m hearing you correctly, the 159g is just a minimum goal; it would be difficult to eat “too much” protein. That right?

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1400 Mark McManus Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:30:42 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1400 David, That dude would be just fine on 200 grams of protein. His strength would not be impaired. Cheers, Mark David,
That dude would be just fine on 200 grams of protein. His strength would not be impaired.
Cheers,
Mark

]]> By: David http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1399 David Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:58:03 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/how-much-protein-is-needed-to-build-muscle/#comment-1399 Suppose that 150 lb. dude decided to eat 200g of protein instead of 159g. Would eating more protein impair his workout? Suppose that 150 lb. dude decided to eat 200g of protein instead of 159g. Would eating more protein impair his workout?

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