Ranking the healthiest cut of steak for building muscle and managing weight
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 10, 2025 · 12 min read
For building muscle while managing weight, eye of round is one of the leanest steak cuts, helping keep calories and saturated fat relatively low while prioritizing protein. Here’s how to rank the leanest cuts so you still get leucine-driven muscle protein synthesis without the excess saturated fat that can push LDL higher.[5] “Steak is often ...