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How To Determine How Much Protein You Need to Get Muscles

Calculate Your Protein Needs for Muscle Building

I’ve recently been consulted about how much protein (in grams) does one need to get muscles. There is actually a short answer and a long answer to this question.
The amount of protein you’ll need for muscle building will depend on your body type, gender, metabolism, lean body mass percentage, activity levels, weight and goal. Your protein requirement will vary depending on what you’re trying do: lose fat and build muscle, or gain muscle weight?