Optimal macros for lean bulking

[u_e_s_i]

To date, I've mostly be eating at a 50p20c30f ratio but I've read that increasing my carb and/or fats at the expense of proteins would help me lean bulk at an advanced rate and benefit my mood. What are your opinions on this and what macros would you recommend?

 

[DK0313]

Subbed. My macros have been exactly the same.

 

[Distilled Water]

It doesn't matter. Everyone's different. I used to lean bulk on macros you're talking about but now I can handle almost 700gr of carbs but that was at 230lbs. There's a lot that goes into it. Workout types, cardio, muscle mass, etc...

It's a good place to start and adjust accordingly with either fats or carbs and see how you're doing with weekly check ins

 

[AntM1564]

Macros are user dependent. Some can thrive and function on a low carb diet, whiles others cannot. You have to experiment to see what works for you.

A good starting point would be:

Protein - 1g/ pound of bodyweight
Fats - .8g/ pound of body weight
Carbs - Should make up the rest

You want to try and have at least 20% of your daily cals from from fat.

 

[u_e_s_i]

Macros are user dependent. Some can thrive and function on a low carb diet, whiles others cannot. You have to experiment to see what works for you.

A good starting point would be:

Protein - 1g/ pound of bodyweight
Fats - .8g/ pound of body weight
Carbs - Should make up the rest

You want to try and have at least 20% of your daily cals from from fat.

I've been told by some others to aim for 1.5g/ pound of Bodyweight. Have you heard this theory before, and what do you make of it?
Also, would a person's bf% alter these ratios and if so, how?

 

[mickc1965]

I've been told by some others to aim for 1.5g/ pound of Bodyweight. Have you heard this theory before, and what do you make of it?
Also, would a person's bf% alter these ratios and if so, how?

My personal preference is 1.5g per lb of body weight whether I am cutting or bulking, not saying I am correct just where I feel I should be.

 

[john.patterson]

I've been told by some others to aim for 1.5g/ pound of Bodyweight. Have you heard this theory before, and what do you make of it?
Also, would a person's bf% alter these ratios and if so, how?

I like to keep protein higher while cutting, usually in the 1.2-1.4g per pound. When bulking I don't find it necessary to keep protein that high. You should be eating a sufficient amount of carbs and be in a slight calorie surplus. Since carbs are protein sparing, there isn't a need to keep protein intake that high. I would prefer to lower protein and add in more carbs on a lean bulk, or carb cycle and do higher carb days a few times a week.

 

[AntM1564]

I've been told by some others to aim for 1.5g/ pound of Bodyweight. Have you heard this theory before, and what do you make of it?
Also, would a person's bf% alter these ratios and if so, how?

If cutting, like John said, I prefer a high protein amount, but when bulking, it isn't really needed.