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So you want to build lean muscle right? But there’s millions upon millions of different supplements out there so where do you start?
Everybody has to start somewhere but with so many products available it can be hard to know exactly what to expect from whatever supplements you choose to take, We get hundreds of calls and e-mail each week from customers asking for advice on choosing which supplements to take in order to build muscle quickly and effectively.
First of all you don’t need supplements to gain muscle, however if combined with a good diet they will definitely help bring out the best in you and help you to build muscle allot faster. Most people new to using supplements will start with the basics a good multivitamin, a high quality protein powder and Creatine each of these are well known and widely recognised as being effective supplements.
However there are several supplements available that will help you to build muscle, recover as well as recover and rebuild muscle faster than you would normally be able too. Below is a list of the most widely used products by people looking to gain muscle fast.
- Protein
- Creatine
- Glutamine
- Multi-Vitamin
- Natural Test Booster
- HMB
- Growth Hormone
- NO (Nitric Oxide)
- Anti-Estrogens
- Protein Bars
- Amino Acids
- Methoxy, Ecdy
- ZMA
So with all of these different supplements available to choose from, which should you take to most effectively aid in muscle building? Below is a breakdown of all the supplements listed along with a little bit of information to help you decide which supplements are best for your goals.
Protein Powders and Bars
Protein is made of amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of muscle. Therefore, protein is an essential ingredient for muscle building. You can't build muscle without it! You will want to take in about 1-2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight throughout the day. So an average person who weighs 150 lbs would want to consume between 150 and 300 grams of protein in a day. Protein shakes and bars are convenient and provide high quality protein.
There are several forms of protein including: Whey, Soy, Egg, and Casein. So which kind is best? Well that depends on how and when you want to use them. View our in-depth articles on this subject
Whey - Basically, whey protein is awesome for post-workout supplementation because that's the time when your body needs protein the most, and whey is digested very quickly (about 30 minutes).
Casein - Casein, on the other hand, is digested very slowly (over 2 - 7 hours). This means it's great to use a protein supplement with casein before bed because the longest time your body goes without protein is during the night while you are sleeping.
Egg - Egg protein (albumen) digests at a medium pace (1.5-3 hours) so it's a good anytime protein to provide a good sustained release of aminos to the body.
Soy - Soy protein is the vegetarian's friend because it's one of the only complete protein sources derived from plants. Soy is a good overall protein, although it's not as effective in terms of absorbtion as whey or egg albumen. Additionally, soy has many recognized health benefits for women.
Blends - Either protein supplements are straight whey, soy, egg, or casein; or they are a combination of any or all of these kinds of proteins. What can a blend of proteins offer that a straight protein cannot? Basically, different rates of digestion. This means you can take a blended protein any time to get quick, medium, and prolonged absorption of protein. ProM3 is one of the best in the blended proteins category.
Low Carb - Of the many protein supplements, the two other main categories are weight gainers and low carb protein shakes and bars. These two are on opposite spectrums of each other. Yep, you guessed it low carb protein shakes are good for those dieting or trying to lose or maintain weight.
Weight Gainer - Weight gainers are high calorie protein products that are great for people who are looking to bulk up. If you are having trouble gaining weight, taking in extra high quality calories will usually do the trick.
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| Optimum 100% Whey Protein |  |
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| Optimum 100% Casein Protein | |
| Gaspari Nutrition MyoFusion | |
| CytoSport Muscle Milk | |
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Muscle Building Supplements Made Easy! "Ahhhhhhh! I need to build muscle quick, but there's 50 million freakin' different products out there and I don't know where to start!" If this sounds vaguely familiar to something you've heard yourself mutter, you're not alone! We get e-mails and phone calls from customers all the time asking for our advice in choosing the right products to help them gain muscle quickly and effectively. First of all, you don't necessarily need supplements to gain muscle. However, they will definately help you build muscle a lot quicker. Supplements are simply tools to increase your muscle building potential. Read Big Cat's articles on nutrition and supplementation for more in-depth information. Most people start out with a multi-vitamin, protein, and creatine. First off, there are several types of supplements that make muscle grow, recover, and rebuild faster. Here's a list of the top supplement types people use to produce the best results:
With all these different types to choose from, what should you take to most effectively aid in the muscle building process? Let's start by explaining each one of these types so you have a better understanding of what to expect from each of them. NOTE: To sort product by price, servings and more, simply click the VIEW ALL links in each category.
There are several forms of protein including: Whey, Soy, Egg, and Casein. So which kind is best? Well that depends on how and when you want to use them. View our in-depth articles on this subject Whey - Basically, whey protein is awesome for post-workout supplementation because that's the time when your body needs protein the most, and whey is digested very quickly (about 30 minutes). View all Whey products. Casein - Casein, on the other hand, is digested very slowly (over 2 - 7 hours). This means it's great to use a protein supplement with casein before bed because the longest time your body goes without protein is during the night while you are sleeping. View all Micellar Casein products. Egg - Egg protein (albumen) digests at a medium pace (1.5-3 hours) so it's a good anytime protein to provide a good sustained release of aminos to the body. View all Egg Protein products. Soy - Soy protein is the vegetarian's friend because it's one of the only complete protein sources derived from plants. Soy is a good overall protein, although it's not as effective in terms of absorbtion as whey or egg albumen. Additionally, soy has many recognized health benefits for women. View all Soy products. Blends - Either protein supplements are straight whey, soy, egg, or casein; or they are a combination of any or all of these kinds of proteins. What can a blend of proteins offer that a straight protein cannot? Basically, different rates of digestion. This means you can take a blended protein any time to get quick, medium, and prolonged absorption of protein. ProM3 is one of the best in the blended proteins category.
Low Carb - Of the many protein supplements, the two other main categories are weight gainers and low carb protein shakes and bars. These two are on opposite spectrums of each other. Yep, you guessed it low carb protein shakes are good for those dieting or trying to lose or maintain weight. View all Low Carb products. Weight Gainer - Weight gainers are high calorie protein products that are great for people who are looking to bulk up. If you are having trouble gaining weight, taking in extra high quality calories will usually do the trick. View all products. |
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Creatine
Creatine works very well for increasing muscle mass. It is naturally occurring in the body. It's safe and very effective for anybody, especially if you've never used it before. The basics behind it are this: it increases ATP (the main energy source muscles use for explosive power) availability so that you can perform more reps and sets and lift more weight, consequently growing more muscle tissue. Creatine should be cycled. Many have found great results taking it for four weeks, followed by one to two weeks off. There are quite a few different types of creatine which you can view by top sellers. For example, there is pure creatine monohydrate, liquid creatine, micronized creatine and many more.
Okay, so weve established as with most supplements there are a multitude of creatine products available. So what's best? The creatine supplements with built in dextrose, aminos and other goodies are probably the best, but cost-effectively a good micronized creatine taken with grape juice wouldn't be a bad choice. Take creatine post-workout.
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| Prolab Creatine Monohydrate 300g + 300g | |
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Glutamine
L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in muscle tissue. It helps prevent muscle wasting and improves recovery. The better and quicker you recovery, the sooner and harder you can hit it in the gym! Glutamine is a great supplement and is safe to take continuously all year round.
You should avoid taking glutamine at the same time as creatine as they compete for the same receptors, take glutamie post workout and creatine pre workout to get the most out of these two supplements when used together.
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| Optimum Nutrition Glutamine 1000mg 240 caps |
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| Prolab L-Glutamine 300g + 100g free |
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| CNP Pro Glutamine 500g |
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Multivitamins
You can't forget about this! It seems so basic and simple, but it's very important! If you are deficient in even one vitamin or mineral, your gains can really be hampered. A good multi-vitamin is a must for the best gains in muscle mass, not to mention good health.
People who are working out need more vitamins than the average couch potato, so your supermarket brands won't cut it.
Some of the best ones for bodybuilders and athletes are below.
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| Optimum Nutrition Opti Men 180 tabs |
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| Universal Animal Pak | |
| AST Multi Pro 32X | |
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Natural Testosterone boosters
Raising your testosterone helps you to gain muscle, enhance your mood, maintain a healthy libido, and more! Steroids do a great job of raising test levels, but they are not legal for use. These all-natural products would be perfect for you!
You can also use these natural products when you are off of your prohormone cycle.
This category includes popular products with ZMA, Tribulus, and much more.
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| Gaspari Nutrition Novedex XT 60 Capsules |
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| Universal Animal Stak | |
| MHP T-Bomb II | |
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Amino Acids and BCAA's
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Bodybuilders can especially benefit from supplementing amino acids because they aid in repair, growth, and development of muscle tissue. Among the most beneficial and effective supplements in any sports nutrition program are branched chain amino acids. These are the essential aminos leucine, isoleucine, and valine. If you are looking for better results, make sure you are taking your amino acids! You'll be surprised at how well they work.
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| Gaspari Nutrition SuperPump250 | |
| SciVation Xtend | |
| Optimum BCAA 1000 Caps | |
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N.O (Nitric Oxides)
Nitric Oxide is a free form gas that is produced in the body and is used by the body to communicate with other cells in the body. The fact that nitric oxide increases blood flow should make it of interest to bodybuilders, as increased blood flow will serve to deliver more nutrients to muscles, thus helping muscles become larger when subject to stress. People are noticing huge increases in muscle pumps while using this product!
The most popular NO (Nitric Oxide) supplements are below.
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| BSN NO-Xplode | |
| Gaspari Nutrition SuperPump250 | |
| USP labs Jack3d | |
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