Nutrition
Pre-Lift Protein Meal
A pre-lift protein meal delivers protein and moderate carbs one to three hours before training to fuel performance without GI distress.
A pre-lift protein meal combines twenty to forty grams protein with easy carbs one to three hours before resistance training to support amino acid availability and stable blood sugar. Too much fat or fiber right before heavy squats can upset the gut; liquid shakes digest faster when time is tight.
Fasted lifting can work for some but often lowers volume for hypertrophy goals.
Common questions
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How soon before lifting should you eat protein?
One to three hours for solid meals; thirty to sixty minutes for shakes if needed. Adjust earlier if high fat or fiber bothers your stomach on compound lifts.
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