Eat plenty of protein. If you are lifting weights heavily, you'll likely need more than 200 g of protein a day. A minimum of 15 percent of your total calories should come from protein, and animal sources such as meat and dairy products are the best. Many plant products have protein, but they sometimes lack essential amino acids that help promote muscle growth. Soy is a high-quality plant protein. Step 3 Consume plenty of fat and carbohydrates. Photo Credit George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images, for more information, please visit : http://www.revommerce.com/ripped-muscle-xtreme/