IF YOUR MAIN FITNESS goal is to add mass and chisel out your figure, then the thought of building "lean muscle" likely sounds rather appealing. After all, why would you dedicate hours in the gym ...

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Taking in more protein than the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) can help build muscle and preserve muscle mass during weight loss. The optimal protein intake for muscle gain is 1.6-2.2 grams ...