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However, athletes trying to build muscle need 0.6 to 0.82 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day, according to a review published in a 2011 edition of the âJournal of Sports Sciences.â For example, a 160-pound man trying to bulk up may need up to 131 grams of protein each day.
Protein for Weight Gain. The current RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, or about 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight, according to the Institute of Medicine. Consuming the protein RDA can help maintain your lean muscle mass. However, to build muscle and gain weight the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends you consume 1.4 to 1.8 grams per kilogram, or about 0.64 to 0.82 grams of protein per pound of body weight each day.