How much protein should I be taking for body building?
October 26th, 2008 | by admin |
Neon-Blue asked:
I’ve been body building for about 6 months now and I’m not sure how much protein I should be taking. Some people say about 30 grams a day and others say 1 gram / lb of weight.
I’ve been body building for about 6 months now and I’m not sure how much protein I should be taking. Some people say about 30 grams a day and others say 1 gram / lb of weight.
I’m 6′3″, 220 lbs with about 18% body fat (and going down).
The other thing is when I should be taking the protein? I do take the protein shortly after a workout session, but do I need to take more protein on the off days as well?
Olivia
4 Responses to “How much protein should I be taking for body building?”
By RobsVision on Oct 29, 2008 | Reply
Take 2-3 grams of protein per pound of body-weight. I usually take a protein supplement before I work out and another after I work out with creatine.
By pizzaboy2002 on Oct 29, 2008 | Reply
For each pound of targeted body weight.
By mikev1118 on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
The most important drink plenty of water in conjunction with eating frequently throughout the most important drink plenty of water in between meals should be.
By jcapo3 on Nov 2, 2008 | Reply
you should take 1.5 grams times your body weight daily