Nutrition
Peri-Workout Protein Timing
Peri-workout protein timing distributes protein before and after training within a few hours—while daily totals still drive most hypertrophy results.
Peri-workout protein timing places twenty to forty grams of quality protein in the window before and after training—roughly within two to three hours on each side—for lifters chasing hypertrophy or strength. Total daily protein still dominates; peri timing fine-tunes recovery when meals are sparse.
Pre-workout protein can include carbs; post-workout pairs protein with starch to refill glycogen.
Common questions
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Is the anabolic window only thirty minutes post-lift?
No—sensitivity lasts several hours for most people. Hit daily protein and reasonable peri meals; minute-perfect chugging matters less than consistent totals.
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