Best protein powders for muscle gain?
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Matthew Alvarez77 said:Hey everyone,
I’m planning on starting MuscleTech pro whey 3G in a couple of days. I swim competitively and I'm looking to pack on some mass, so I wanted to get your take on this specific protein. How much should I actually be taking? Does it make sense to have a serving first thing in the morning and then again around 1:00 PM right after my workout? Also, should I still be drinking it on my off days?
I’m also a swimmer. Personally, I stick to Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Serious Mass. Taking it once in the morning and once post-workout should be plenty. On your rest days—assuming you’re only off on Sundays—you can probably still have two servings. From what I gather, that's pure protein without the extra carbs, so you won't have to worry about gaining unnecessary fat.
If your actual goal is bulking up, you’d be better off grabbing something like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Serious Mass. That stuff is specifically engineered for mass gain since it’s a blend of proteins and carbohydrates.
Besides, mass isn't necessarily the priority for swimming, especially if you're doing distance sets. If you're a sprinter, you might want a little more size, but don't overdo it or you'll just end up weighed down. Muscle doesn't float nearly as well as fat does.