How much protein for lifting: 0.8 g/kg vs 1.6 g/kg — Pick by weekly volume?
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Default to 1.6 g/kg/day protein for lifters; 0.8 g/kg is the sedentary floor, not the lifting answer. Drop to 1.2 g/kg below 6 hard sets weekly. Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://aifitnessadvisor.com/blog/how-much-protein-for-lifting-08-gkg-vs-16-gkg-pick-by-weekly-volume.php Sources consulted: https://www.bluusun.com/
Author: Reed, Jackson
Language: English
Subfield: Cell Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7224120933