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Originally posted by BoCo
WRONG!!! And on so many things, too. First of all, you need more protein if your working out aggressively. For the average person, .8 grams may be enough to maintain muscle tissue, but if your goal is to build a lot of muscle, then you need enough amino acids to get the job done. Personally, I didn't start growing until I was getting around 200 grams or more daily, and that's why I stick to that. As far as Anon's metabolism, he sounds like a skiny, lanky type. Because of this, 10-12 reps is exactly the opposite of what he needs to be doing to grow! My body type responds incredibly well to that, but the lanky dudes need to lift so much weight that they can only get 4-6 reps per set, with a couple minutes rest in between sets (I only get about 30 seconds rest, in comparison). Anon, you're never going to grow unless you stress your muscles to the limits with powerlifting.
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i'm sorry, but i'm gonna have to disagree with you there, buddy. see, i've read lots of people saying how much protein to eat, but i think you're gonna find that people who do don't have much to back them up on. plus, and this is big, it's different for everybody. but actually studies have shown that .8 g is all you really need. some people might need more. this guy might, if he has a really fast metabolism. i also read your journal, which i found some things in that i don't agree with either. anon, go get a personal trainer, or if your high school has one, see the sports teams athletic trainer, to get some pointers. if you want some resources, feel free to e-mail me and i can point you in the direction of some good books/other resources. boco, what qualifications do you even have to justify what seems to me to be a holier-than-thou attitude?