Do you think protein powder is essential for building a good physique?

[ClassicDropout]

In a reasonable amount of time, let's say 1 year. I'm in a discussion with my friends that work out, and they say that protein powder is a "must have." I think a good diet and workout is plenty though. I did do sports growing up so maybe I'm out of touch though..

[genericname85]

absolutely fucking not. of course litterally every fitness influencer under the sun and every gym on the planet are making a profit with having you believe you actually need that cause they're selling that shit. but you don't need it at all. probably won't harm you but making conscious, wholesome, organic and therefore healthy nutritional chocies is something you should get into either way. whether you're trying to bulk or not.

if you wanna boost your performance, take tren. that works wonders. but if you wanna do it in a healthy way not permanently damaging your body, just go with a healthy nutrition.

i wouldn't be opposed to just getting a protein shake if you litterally don't have time to make proper food once in a while. but don't make it the standard thing.

[Garud]

Yes, it really helps on weightlifting days. If diet is good then it is not needed every day.
But if one has a goal of increasing muscle mass in mind and he exercises daily to achieve it then one or two protein shakes a day along with balanced healthy diet is a good supplement and gives better results.

I do weight training 4-5 times a month and only then I drink protein shakes.
For daily light exercises and activities, my normal diet is sufficient

[mandyfire98]

You would need to consume a lot of protein especially if you lift often. Like a lot a lot.

My boyfriend is a gym rat and is muscular and he is constantly eating protein and he drinks protein shakes. re-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

[Astarlessnightsky]

No, it depends how much protein your body needs, most people are fine with eating regularly.

But protein powder helps supplying your body with lots of protein in a densely packed meal. re-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

[blackgaletiger]

Protein powder does have its benefits but also its draw backs. If your really into body building then ya sure go for it. But if your going for a more athletic approach and high calorie, balanced diet can also work. It all depends on what your overall goal is

[Sonorous]

A "good physique" is subjectively defined. But if you want an abnormally muscular physique, then yeah you're gonna have to steal essential amino acids because we can't synthesize essential amino acids without external help.

[Sonorous]

Also I hit my protein goal everyday without consuming protein powders. I consume things chicken, greek yogurt, eggs, pinto beans, tuna, oats, peanut butter, etc.

If I'm in a calorie deficit, the calculation I prefer to do for protein intake is my deficit amount or lack thereof minus "500" then multiply that result by ".0005" That will give you how much protein per lb of bodyweight you need relative to your caloric deficit. Then take that and simply multiply it by either your goal weight or your current weight.

Example:

today I'm going to eat in a deficit of -370cals & my goal bodyweight is 152lbs.

(1+(0.0005×(370−500)))×152

If I'm not in a calorie deficit, I simply try to get at least.71gram to 1 gram of protein per lb of body-weight.

[Iron_Man]

it helps because not everybody can eat steak 🥩 All the time

[In_Trance]

for most people, yes