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How Protein Builds Muscle

The process of building muscle starts with amino acids that are internally produced by the body. Ingesting protein is what actually activates the release of the amino acids themselves, which are what actually build the muscle itself. We often think about protein as simply being animal flesh like beef, chicken, or fish, however there is a substantial amount of protein present in vegetables like peas or beans.

There are protein supplements that can help in the muscle building process

With a plethora of protein shakes and powders on the market, everyone wants to know which protein builds muscle most effectively. Usually the best ones are the supplements that contain a plethora of vitamins, various sources protein, and a wide variety of amino acids. The muscle building process itself essentially starts with an effective workout and should be immediately followed by a cool-down rest period. A healthy meal filled with various proteins such as beef, chicken, or fish, should be consumed shortly after one’s exercise cycle. Most importantly consistently getting good night’s sleep is imperative. The body releases more natural nutrients during sleep. A minimum of seven hours is recommended on a per night basis.

Too much Protein can cause problems

Ingesting too much protein, from natural food or synthetic sources, can cause protein dehydration. This is caused when there is a build up of a nitrogenous crystalline substance (also known as urea) in your system. Urea is generally excreted through the urinary tract, however dehydration can shut this process down.

Protein alone doesn’t build muscle – it is a formula of exercise, nutrition, nature, and focus

For muscles to increase in size they must be worked, rested, nourished, repaired, and re-worked (starting the cycle over again each day). The best body builders may disagree on some small things, but for the most part they all have a strong consistent regimen of exercise, which usually consists of doing numerous repetitions with various amounts of weights. Technically speaking, this is a destructive process because it breaks down muscle fibers in the body as lifters spend several hours completing hundreds of repetitions. Many body builders emphasize the cool down process, which can be vital in helping to heal the swollen muscle fibers from an intense workout. A protein shake rich in vitamins will replenish the lifter by putting the necessary vitamins and nutrients back in his or her system. These drinks and shakes by themselves do not grow the muscle tissue, however they help facilitate the process.

A high caloric intake of food can help protein build muscle tissue

Eating a high calorie diet of 4000-5000 calories per day may be necessary when you are exercising vigorously. Excess calories can be turned into muscle with the proper amount of dedicated training and commitment. The normal amount of protein consumed by an active athlete or weightlifter should be somewhere between .7 to 1.0 grams of protein per pound of the individual’s body weight. It is also important to remember that vitamins and antioxidants are just as important when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet.

Protein is and always will be the tool to help male fitness models achieve the perfect modeling body. It is a must for any body to survive, but a crucial element to a male model. If you don’t know much about the amount of protein found in different meats, here’s a rough guide to get you started.

This is by no means a comprehensive reference report but rather a general overview of the main meats that supply the large protein amounts that you will desperately need.

Let’s take a look at the most popular types of meat to see how much protein they contain.

Chicken

As you tear apart at your chicken, let’s see how much protein is in the individual pieces. A chicken breast has about 30 grams of protein, a drumstick about 10 grams, a wing 6 grams and a thigh 10 grams. These are all approximate values for an average sized piece.

Beef

An average hamburger has 28 grams of protein, and most other beef, including steaks, has 7 grams in every ounce.

Pork

A 4-oz piece of tenderloin will provide 22 grams of protein, a pork chop 22 grams and 3 ounces of ham will supply 19 grams.

Fish

A small can of tuna provides a lot of protein when compared to the amounts listed above. One small can supplies 40 ounces of protein. Other types of fish provide about 6 grams of protein per ounce.

Many health advocates are advising people to limit the amount of red meat consumed and advise choosing white meat and fish. This makes a lot of sense when you consider what your grandmother has told you about fish. “Eat it at least once a week!”

Concerning protein from other sources, that is a whole other kettle of fish, so to speak. There is a lot of controversy concerning the whole protein from meat issue and most male fitness models do consume meat. It is hard to build a body that is ripe for modeling being a vegetarian. Notice that I said “hard” not “impossible”.

If you are a practicing vegetarian and would like to become a male model you’ll have to do some research on the topic. You’ll need to see for yourself what your food choice options are and how much you’ll need to consume to adequately replace the protein found in meat.

This is just a brief guide and has touched upon the subject of meat protein to give you an idea of the amounts found in various cuts of meat. If you are serious about becoming one of the male fitness models that you see in magazines, you’ll have to learn everything you can about nutrition. Achieving a male super model body isn’t just all about working out!