AEMT-CC
01-08-2003, 04:21 PM
I feel that my pecs are behind in aspects to my overall muscle size. So I want to devote some extra time building them. Would it be alright if I worked them every other day? Or would that be overtraining?
Also, I get about 90-100 grams of protein a day. I weigh 175LB's. Could this be having a big effect on the results I see from the gym?
Also, I get about 90-100 grams of protein a day. I weigh 175LB's. Could this be having a big effect on the results I see from the gym?
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Absinthe
01-08-2003, 04:49 PM
You will be overtraining if you work out the same muscles every day. Most serious BBs work each part only once a week. Muscle grows while it is at rest, not at work. Go with fairly heavy weights and reps in the range of 5-8.
If you are looking for growth, it is usually suggested you go with 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight.
If you are looking for growth, it is usually suggested you go with 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight.
AEMT-CC
01-08-2003, 06:24 PM
Ok, so if a person is looking for growth, yet doen't get 1 gram/kg/bw of protein, will their gym efforts be worthless?
H8CC
01-08-2003, 07:41 PM
Not worthless, but not optimal.
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crcaz
01-09-2003, 01:30 AM
I made very fast progress by just taking ~2/3 grams of protein per lb. of body weight.
BTW, assuming your the average person, your body can only utilize ~30 grams of protein every ~3 hours. Also, try to stick w/ protein w/ a high BV rating. HTH
[This message has been edited by crcaz (edited 01-09-2003).]
BTW, assuming your the average person, your body can only utilize ~30 grams of protein every ~3 hours. Also, try to stick w/ protein w/ a high BV rating. HTH
[This message has been edited by crcaz (edited 01-09-2003).]