Published October 28, 2026
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How much protein for lifting: 0.8 g/kg vs 1.6 g/kg — Pick by weekly volume?
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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
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Independent analysis; not peer-reviewed.