Current Protein Intake Recommendations The general recommendation for a sedentary person is 0.8g of protein/kg body mass. Athletes take anywhere from 1.2-2g protein/kg body weight. Endurance athletes rank anywhere between 1.25-1.75g/kg while powerlifters and bodybuilders take in about 1.75g-2.8g/kg body weight. What does research say? Recommendations for athletes vary...