| Most experts agree that adding muscle mass requires additional protein. Protein requirement for maximum strength gains should be examined as an overall percentage of calorie in take, in grams per kilogram by body weight. Below is a table to help you understand. |
| Bodyweight (lb) | Protein | Calories | Carbohydrates (g) | Fat (g) |
| 150 | 2400 | 225 | 320 | 25 |
| 155 | 2480 | 235 | 320 | 30 |
| 160 | 2560 | 240 | 330 | 30 |
| 165 | 2640 | 250 | 345 | 30 |
| 170 | 2720 | 255 | 360 | 30 |
| 175 | 2800 | 265 | 370 | 30 |
| 180 | 2880 | 270 | 380 | 30 |
| 185 | 2960 | 280 | 380 | 35 |
| 190 | 3040 | 285 | 395 | 35 |
| 195 | 3120 | 295 | 405 | 35 |
| 200 | 3200 | 300 | 420 | 35 |
| 205 | 3280 | 310 | 430 | 35 |
| 210 | 3360 | 315 | 445 | 35 |
| 215 | 3420 | 325 | 445 | 40 |
| 220 | 3500 | 330 | 460 | 40 |
| 225 | 3580 | 340 | 470 | 40 |
| 230 | 3660 | 345 | 495 | 40 |
| 235 | 3740 | 355 | 505 | 40 |
| 240 | 3820 | 360 | 515 | 40 |
| 245 | 3900 | 370 | 515 | 45 |
| 250 | 3980 | 375 | 530 | 45 |
| 255 | 4060 | 385 | 540 | 45 |
| 260 | 4140 | 390 | 555 | 45 |
| 265 | 4220 | 400 | 560 | 45 |
| 270 | 4300 | 405 | 565 | 45 |
