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What Supplements should I be taking?
Ok I'm 6'1 150lb and its time for me to start getting stronger. im going to start with the rippetoe workout plan but i want to know what supplements i should be taking that will help me get bigger/stronger. i know alot of kids taking NoXplode but it seems like the consensus on this board that it doesn't do anything other than make you feel good. i googled for info but theres just so much stuff im overwhelmed. thanks
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Re: What Supplements should I be taking?
Standards: Multi, whey, creatine. I would also say casein protein or a protein blend is standard before bed.
Ive heard good things about Beta-alanine, but you have to be pretty dedicated to use it since it takes 3-4 weeks of constant use to kick in and you have to dose it 4x a day. BCAA's are good for during workout, altho def. not essential. I like purple wraath from controlled labs. Some people like NO products, some think they are junk. I think they are ok, I used to use NO-XPlode and still have some but rarely use it. Even if something will increase my results by 1% i'll use it. Of course the most important thing is lift heavy eat lots etc etc. -Mike |
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Re: What Supplements should I be taking?
When you're starting out, you really don't need any supplements except for a good multivitamin and protein powder and that's about it. Once you get more experience, you can add creatine and maybe some BCCAA. Most of the supplements out there are junk..
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Re: What Supplements should I be taking?
Fish/salmon oil is a must imo
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Re: What Supplements should I be taking?
Whey protein/noxplode(or nanoVapor)/NOX2
Dont take too much NOX2 with nanoVapor. |
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Re: What Supplements should I be taking?
are there any negatives on creatine? i thought that once you stop taking it you pretty muc lose all your progress or no?
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eat Correctly
eating is more important then supplements.
you want to eat 6 to 7 meals each day (every 2 1/2 to 3 hours). a pound to 1.5 pounds of protein per pound of body weight each day. real food is better then drinks, bars, etc. each meal should have protein, a lot of vegetables, and at least 3 of the meals should have complex burning carbs (oatmeal, brown rice, yams, whole wheat bread, etc). post workout immediately drink a mixture of 40g to 50g protein (whey is best here because it is digested quickly), bcaas, glutamine, 40 to 60 grams of a simple sugar, and creatine (if you want it). a good multivitamin. glutamine, bcaas, twice a day are good. fish oils are good too. pick a deep water fish oil. see how your body reacts, and then make changes. expect things to happen slowly. |
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Re: eat Correctly
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eating is more important then supplements. you want to eat 6 to 7 meals each day (every 2 1/2 to 3 hours). a pound to 1.5 pounds of protein per pound of body weight each day. real food is better then drinks, bars, etc. each meal should have protein, a lot of vegetables, and at least 3 of the meals should have complex burning carbs (oatmeal, brown rice, yams, whole wheat bread, etc). post workout immediately drink a mixture of 40g to 50g protein (whey is best here because it is digested quickly), bcaas, glutamine, 40 to 60 grams of a simple sugar, and creatine (if you want it). a good multivitamin. glutamine, bcaas, twice a day are good. fish oils are good too. pick a deep water fish oil. see how your body reacts, and then make changes. expect things to happen slowly. [/ QUOTE ] damn, thats one helluva bulking program u got goin on there |
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Re: What Supplements should I be taking?
don't take anything until you have your diet, routine, sleep and life in order. 99% of getting huge, ripped, fat, skinny whatever comes down to your diet, a good amount of sleep, and discipline, determination and time spent working toward the results in the gym in a PRODUCTIVE way (i.e. not the stairmaster for 2 hours). Supplements are pointless for the general population as there are huge gaping holes in their exercise/diet routine to begin with that no amount of supplements is going to help.
All this being said, I take fishoil...that's it. |
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Re: What Supplements should I be taking?
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don't take anything until you have your diet, routine, sleep and life in order. 99% of getting huge, ripped, fat, skinny whatever comes down to your diet, a good amount of sleep, and discipline, determination and time spent working toward the results in the gym in a PRODUCTIVE way (i.e. not the stairmaster for 2 hours). Supplements are pointless for the general population as there are huge gaping holes in their exercise/diet routine to begin with that no amount of supplements is going to help. All this being said, I take fishoil...that's it. [/ QUOTE ] This post meshes nicely with common sense, and with what I'm currently trying to do. Thanks for the motivation boost. |
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