1.)  The average person should consume .35 grams of protein per pound of body weight, while a person that desires to gain muscle should consume .5 or .8 grams of protein per pound of body weight. 

2.) Chicken breast is the best source of protein, containing 26.7g of protein per three ounces. Tuna and salmon are strong contenders, containing 20g and 17g per three ounces respectively.

3.) The three mechanisms that contribute to muscle growth are muscle tension, muscle damage, and metabolic stress.

The purpose of my social media post is to inform newcomers to the gym about the science behind exercise. I will also aim to inspire people to maintain an active and nutritiously healthy lifestyle. Some images I will include are examples of healthy foods and diagrams of the muscle-building process.

1.) How much do cheat days impact gains? How many cheat days a week or month are optimal? 

2.) Does lifting weights at a young age actually stunt muscle growth?