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Everything you need to eat for muscle.

Guides on protein, bulking, and gaining muscle the smart way, from the team that built Scoop.

Protein

How Much Protein Should I Eat a Day?

How much protein should you eat a day? Here is exactly how much you need by bodyweight and goal, the best foods to get there, and how to hit your target daily.

9 min read
Protein

How Much Protein to Build Muscle

How much protein to build muscle comes down to roughly 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of bodyweight a day. Here is how to set your number, split it across meals, and hit it every day.

8 min read
Macros

How to Count Macros: A Simple Guide

Counting macros means tracking your protein, carbs, and fat each day. Here is how to count macros step by step, with a full one-day example to copy.

8 min read
Macros

How to Track Macros: The Complete Guide

Macros are the protein, carbs, and fat in your food. Here is how to track macros the simple way, from setting your targets to logging every meal, so more of what you eat turns into muscle.

9 min read
Muscle Gain

Can You Gain Muscle in a Calorie Deficit?

Yes, you can build muscle in a calorie deficit under the right conditions. Here is who can do it, how to maximize it, and what to realistically expect.

6 min read
Protein

15 High-Protein Meals for Muscle Gain

15 high protein meals for muscle gain, from breakfasts to snacks, each with an approximate protein count and a quick note on why it helps you grow.

7 min read
Protein

How to Get 100g of Protein a Day (Easy Meal Plan)

Learn how to get 100 grams of protein a day with a simple meal plan, easy high protein foods, and tricks to hit your target consistently.

6 min read
Bulking

How to Lean Bulk: The Complete Guide

A lean bulk builds muscle with minimal fat gain, using a small surplus and enough protein. Here is how to lean bulk the right way, step by step.

6 min read
Muscle Gain

How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time

Body recomposition means losing fat and gaining muscle at once. Here is who it works best for, and how to set your protein, calories, and training.

7 min read