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How many grams of protein should a 230-235 lb man eat when he is working out to build muscle and lose weight?
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∙ 14y ago
230 A trainer at our local gym says 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.
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When should you take muscle milk?
Right After working out, so your muscles have protein to rebuild and become stronger.
Are there any diets which can help you build butt muscle?
There arin't any diets to build muscle alone..If you're working out and lifting weight then you should be on a high protein diet.
Is it better to lose weight then drink protein to build muscule or should i lose weight and drink protein at the same time?
Why are you drinking protein? You should have a balanced diet, which means you're getting enough protein from your actual food. The exception is you being a vegan. I hope you know that drinking protein doesn't give you muscle, neither does working out. Protein and working out work together to give you muscle. First the working out rips your muscles, then the protein repairs it. And when it get repaired, it comes back stronger. Another thing to point out is that gaining muscle will give you more muscular weight, but it will make you lose the weight provided by the body fat. How does gaining muscle make you lose weight? The actual muscles and the act of working out keeps the metabolism going, and the metabolism burns calories. Your metabolism is how quickly the body turns food into energy.
Why should weigh-lifters on high protein?
Weight lifters should be on a high protein diet because protein is the building block of muscle. Diets that include plenty of protein allow the person to gain muscle quickly and to repair damaged muscle.
What should you do right after you finish lifting weights to gain muscle?
Protein Protein Protein. It will be your #1 friend in helping you gain muscle. After finishing lifting, take in protien. Protien is THE building block for optimal muscle growth.
What should you do after working out?
Drink a protein shake.
Do i need protein or calories to build muscle?
Calories are needed to build muscle. Calories can include protein but more importantly, a person should eat a healthy diet.
What should i eat to get abdominal muscles?
You can't really eat anything to gain muscle. I recommend working out regularly and eating foods high in protein and low in fat, such as lunchmeat turkey.
Should I use a protein powder to build muscle mass?
Yes, you should use a protein powder to build muscle mass. Or you can also make protein shakes consisting of different fruits and vegetables which would more than likely be better than a powder.
How much protein should you be taking to build muscle when you weight 180 pounds?
About 72 grams of protein per day.
Why cant you get bigger muscle?
Diet is a huge part of workout. A person should have 1.5 grams of protein per pound per day. A 200lb guy should eat 300 grams of protein a day. Also, it should be split up between six meals. Lots of working out means you need lots of calories.
What kind of protein should you buy if you want to gain muscle?
Any decent animal protein will do - beef, eggs, milk, fish....
