Protein After Workout: Does It Really Increase Muscle Growth?

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If you want to gain muscle mass in the most efficient way, then eating protein after your workout is essential. In this article we'll cover why eating protein after a workout is necessary for fast growth, how much protein you should be eating, and what protein sources you should use.

Most guys in the gym are hard at work, stacking plates on a barbell, blasting out another rep or two of squats, or curling a set of dumbbells until it feels like their arms are going to fall off. But what happens after your workout? Do you know how to prime your body for muscle growth after you've just fully exhausted your muscles at the gym?

Unless you are paying attention to what you eat after your workouts (and not just how much you lift) your gains will come slower than necessary. You see, unless you are feeding your muscles properly, they won't get nearly as big as you would like. The best nutrient you can feed your body after a hard workout is protein.

The reason eating protein after your workouts is so incredibly important is that it's the main nutrient involved in repairing and building muscle tissue. When you are in the gym pumping out rep after rep, all you're really doing is working to break down muscle tissue. It's only through the damage and eventual repair of this tissue that your muscles get bigger, harder, and stronger.

You could just about kill yourself working out in the gym but unless your muscles get the nutrients they need, you will never experience quick gains. What you need is a shot of protein after your weight training session, and lots of it.

What Kind Of Protein Should I Take After My Workout?

First of all, protein comes in several different forms but for the purposes of this discussion, we will stick to WHEY protein. Whey protein is most easily synthesized by your body. In simple terms, it means your muscles love it and will use it immediately as they repair and build new muscle tissue.

Your goal should be to throw back a high quality protein drink within 30 minutes of performing your last set. This is the time when your muscles are in dire need of replenishment and a quality whey protein drink will go right to work where it's needed.

Ideally, if you can afford it, get "Whey Protein Isolate." This is a more pure form of protein and more easily digested by your body. Lower cost "Whey Protein Concentrate" is also available which will work great too. But because the concentrate contains large amounts of lactose and fat, it can often leave you with a bloated and gassy feeling.

How Much Protein Do You Need?

As for how much, aim for about 1.5 - 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight daily when trying to build muscle and you can ingest about 20% of this in your post workout drink. Many high quality protein powders boast as much as 50 grams of protein or more per serving but make sure to carefully read the label... Your goal is to get protein in your body, not sugar and fat. So opt for a powder that is low in sugar and fat whenever possible.

So, if you want to make your workouts really count, then remember to take protein after your workout so your muscles can repair and grow. Quality protein taken within 30 minutes of the finish of your workout is crucial to your muscle building success.

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[TheNobleBard]

I'm 6'6 255lbs. I'm a little overweight but not terribly. You're telling me I'd have to consume 510 grams of protein? How could I possibly consume that much? My calorie intake for the day is only 3000 calories. I'd probably have to eat well over 4500 calories to even get that much protein. That's with three shakes and a large diet of eggs, meats and nuts.

[WeightGainNetwork]

@TheNobleBard 6'6" 255 you're a BIG dude which means yeah you'd need to eat more calories to support your body mass and grow beyond it. You'd split your meals up into 6 (or in your case maybe even 7) meals a day. But it sounds like you're not a hardgainer at all so you might want to try starting off with 1.5 grams per pound... See what kind of results that gets you and if you're not getting results then increase your intake.

[guitarshredder42]

k so im like 6'7 and 208. if i wanna make gains i have to consume 300-400 grams of protein? Or does it vary depending on height and such?

[WeightGainNetwork]

@guitarshredder42 Height doesn't matter, just your weight.

[mrheatmichael]

Hi im a sophomore in high school and i want to get into this whole protein thing after my workouts, i was wondering, i weigh 145 so do i have one whey shake of protein of 290g after every workout? sorry to bother im just confused.

[LeftInBlank]

@mryjn420090 omg are you god? also wtf is wrong with your weight and squat?

[JoshTheDrummer69]

@salvaking1412

thats nothing to brag about... i'm 194 and my stats are all WAY higher than yours, do you even lift?

[mryjn420090]

Weight 95

Height 7"10"

Bench 500

Squat 25

Deadlift 1000

[franbot12]

am 4ft 3 an 400lbs how much should i take mate

[mimidaily]

awesome !!

[salvaking1412]

170*

[salvaking1412]

Weight: 270

Height: 5'9

Bench: 225lb

Squat: 275lb

Deadlift: 245lb

Never took whey protein

[Siccfux]

@875bigtommy when you say chicken breast.. is that sandwich meat? lmao or actual cooked chicken breast :o

[Siccfux]

i weigh 125 , 5'6 ben this size pretty much since i was like 12 n im 17 now boutta b 18.. iv ben taking a scoop of whey protein n a shake a day n i workout every day (on different things) iv ben using weigh protein for maybe like 2 weeks now? how long will it take till i see results... also is whey protein good wit body weight exercises? kuz i hardly getta go ta tha gym