protein question

Rubes11 · 01-06-2009, 03:14 PM

alright so im 5'7ish 177lbs right now i want to get up to about 185-190lbs before next augest. my question right now though is how many grams of protein per pound should i be taking in? any other advice that you may have will be nice to know to thanks.

jhawkin1 · 01-06-2009, 04:20 PM

Minimum 1 gram per body weight so at LEAST 177g- but if you are trying to gain weight you need to def. up that number as well as up your calories above maintainanace level.

danzik17 · 01-06-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubes11

alright so im 5'7ish 177lbs right now i want to get up to about 185-190lbs before next augest. my question right now though is how many grams of protein per pound should i be taking in? any other advice that you may have will be nice to know to thanks.

At least 190g/lb - I would take in as much protein as your target LBM is at a minimum. Most likely up it to 225g or so and that should be sufficient, but at least 190g.

indianoak · 01-07-2009, 12:50 AM

Not less than 290 gm will work , ideally you take a complete ratio of carbs and protein to gain weight.Any good lean gainer will work like ATW SUPER MASS 600 or optimum pro complex gainer.

**Built** · 01-07-2009, 08:42 AM

Whoa, okay weight gain will happen when you eat more calories than you consume. The "usual" guidelines you'll see tossed around for protein and fat are to ensure at least a gram of protein per pound lean mass, and at least half a gram of fat per pound lean mass. Higher is fine, just don't go lower.

"Lean gainer" LMAO! It all comes down to calories and partitioning. If you eat more calories than you need, you gain. Do this while you lift weights regularly, and you gain some muscle. Eat too much more than you need, you'll gain too much fat while you add muscle - adjust your calories accordingly.

Rubes11 · 01-07-2009, 02:51 PM

im going to take in about 200g or protein dayly. and i am taking in more calories then i burn off right now to try to gain weight. trying not to put on to much fat but i know that some fat will come with the weight gain

01-06-2009, 03:14 PM	#1
Rubes11 pinnin bitchs all day Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 530	protein question alright so im 5'7ish 177lbs right now i want to get up to about 185-190lbs before next augest. my question right now though is how many grams of protein per pound should i be taking in? any other advice that you may have will be nice to know to thanks. 5'7 179lbs 36in vert,4.55 40yrd dash goal by fall 185-190lbs bench 255x2 4/20 squat 405x1 4/20

01-06-2009, 04:20 PM	#2
jhawkin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 466	Minimum 1 gram per body weight so at LEAST 177g- but if you are trying to gain weight you need to def. up that number as well as up your calories above maintainanace level. Goal: 8% Body Fat, maintain majority of muscle mass New Years Resolution: Build up my lower body

01-07-2009, 12:50 AM	#4
indianoak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: India Posts: 1	All The Whey Not less than 290 gm will work , ideally you take a complete ratio of carbs and protein to gain weight.Any good lean gainer will work like ATW SUPER MASS 600 or optimum pro complex gainer.

01-07-2009, 08:42 AM	#5
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 5,186	Whoa, okay weight gain will happen when you eat more calories than you consume. The "usual" guidelines you'll see tossed around for protein and fat are to ensure at least a gram of protein per pound lean mass, and at least half a gram of fat per pound lean mass. Higher is fine, just don't go lower. "Lean gainer" LMAO! It all comes down to calories and partitioning. If you eat more calories than you need, you gain. Do this while you lift weights regularly, and you gain some muscle. Eat too much more than you need, you'll gain too much fat while you add muscle - adjust your calories accordingly. Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

01-07-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
Rubes11 pinnin bitchs all day Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 530	im going to take in about 200g or protein dayly. and i am taking in more calories then i burn off right now to try to gain weight. trying not to put on to much fat but i know that some fat will come with the weight gain 5'7 179lbs 36in vert,4.55 40yrd dash goal by fall 185-190lbs bench 255x2 4/20 squat 405x1 4/20

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