Best protein powders for muscle gain?

rustygull50 said:Look, I’m honestly training more than I probably should. I’m hitting about 15 sets a day—we're talking 700 reps with 15-pound weights, 60 pushups, plus three other dumbbell exercises—so yeah... I really need to join a real Gym soon because this routine is getting stale. But I'm still young, and I've heard stories that if you overdo it while you're still developing, you could end up with spinal issues that actually stunt your growth. A few of my buddies went through that, and I definitely don't want to end up like them.

Thanks for putting this meal plan together 😉

Man, your spine is gonna be absolutely wrecked from those 15-pound weights.

If you just packed on five pounds and everyone’s been cracking jokes at your expense, then honestly, you haven't gained anything at all.🙂

Jonathan Miller7 said:If you put on five pounds but all you really gained was a bunch of jokes at your expense, did you actually gain anything at all? 🙂

Look, I didn't just "gain fat." It's not even a joke. It’s just more mass than I had before... and I'm nowhere near being pure fat.

Jonathan Miller7 said:Your spine is freaking wrecked from those 6 kilos.

Look, you absolute moron—if I have to be blunt—I was thinking about actually *starting* at the Gym, not suggesting that 6kg is going to snap my spine in half... wow. Just a totally useless comment on your part.

Alex Long8 said:Look, I didn't just put on pure fat, okay? It's not like that. It’s just more than what I was sitting at before... I'm nowhere near being "just fat."

I mean, if you're actually hitting the weights, you've definitely picked up some muscle too, surely. 🙂

Since New Year's, I've packed on about 13 pounds. Now that I'm cutting for definition, I've already dropped 4.5 pounds, and I'm pretty sure I'll lose another 4 or 5 to get back to my old body fat percentage. That probably means I gained maybe 4 or 5 pounds of actual muscle over five months. Things move painfully slow for me—there was a stretch where I was clearly just overeating, which obviously just led to gaining weight based on nothing but fat. 🙂

rustygull50 said:Alright, look, if I have to be blunt here, I was thinking about actually hitting the Gym, not wondering if my spine is going to snap just from picking up 15 pounds... geez... thanks for the totally useless input.

You're being rude and you clearly don't have a clue what you're talking about 😛

I had this whole plan to hit 185 lbs before starting my cut, and I was getting pretty close... but honestly, forget it. I’m just going to focus on bulking until the end of the year. Then, once New Year hits, I'll start the cut—only this time, I'll actually be doing it a bit smarter.

Jonathan Miller7 said:You're just being rude and you clearly have no clue what you're talking about 😛

Hahaha, look at us pretending to be experts...
Of course I don't know everything—that's exactly why I'm asking! -.- And as for being "rude," that's just my reaction to you acting like a know-it-all and throwing insults at people. Thanks for nothing, 😉

coppersailor57 said:Whey protein hits your muscles at lightning speed. It’s practically instant. It’s an absolute powerhouse for packing on mass. It aids in muscle recovery. Building a new layer of muscle after every single workout.It’s all great, isn't it? Everything looks absolutely wonderful on paper. But take a second to actually look at the sweeteners they’re packing into these products—we're talking everything from Aspartame and Glutamine to MSG. You don't even need to take my word for it; just do a quick search online or ask any doctor you can find about these compounds. I won't even get started on the colorful cocktail of toxins they've managed to manufacture out of them. So, let's talk about how your brain basically turns to mush after you've been slamming Whey protein for too long. If you’re going to bother with protein supplements, get some pure stuff. Look for zero cholesterol and absolutely no artificial sweeteners or added sugars. The catch? Those high-quality options are usually sold in tiny servings and carry a massive price tag. As for creatine, don't go overboard. If you overdo it, your body stops producing its own natural supply. You'll end up feeling soft and lethargic for the rest of your life, all while wrecking your kidneys and liver. Just take it easy.

Total nonsense. "Everything you need in one place!" What a joke. 😁 So, they’re actually trying to sell us on the idea that Whey is some kind of magic potion that just conjures muscle out of thin air? Please. Give me a break. If people actually believed that, they'd be rushing out to grab ten pounds of it right this second. It's nonsense. 😁 It’s a shame, really. The impact it has on your brain is genuinely unfortunate. 🤣

nothing to say...😁

Hey everyone

I'm thinking about starting on some Whey protein mixed with a bit of Glutamine. My plan is to have a shake after every single workout to try and pack on at least 10 or 15 pounds of muscle. Since I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to proteins and all these different supplements, I wanted to ask: are there any "bad" side effects regarding how I'll look?
I've heard people say that once you stop taking protein, you basically "flush out" a chunk of the mass you gained. I know Whey is just a processed version of natural whey, but I'm still wondering—is there a real chance my body might just shrink or lose its shape if I ever decide to stop training and cut out the supplements?

Jacob Carter6 said:Hey everyone

I'm planning on mixing some Whey with Glutamine for a post-workout shake to try and pack on at least 11 lbs of mass. Since I don't know much about proteins or supplements, I'm wondering if there are any negative effects on my physique?
I've heard that once you stop taking protein, you basically "flush out" the weight you gained. I get that Whey is just processed dairy, but is there a real chance my body will just shrink if I ever decide to stop training and using supplements?

What does your diet actually look like?

Raymond Jones5 said:What does your diet look like?

Let's say I eat 4 to 5 times a day, sometimes even 6. During the day, I'm heavy on protein and carbs, then before bed, I stick to protein and fats.

Jacob Carter6 said:hey everyone

I’m thinking about mixing some Whey with Glutamine to make a shake I can knock back after every workout. The goal is to pack on at least 10 or 15 lbs of mass. Since I don't know much about proteins or supplements, I was wondering... are there any "bad" side effects on how I look?
I've heard that once you stop taking protein, you basically "flush out" all the weight you gained. I know Whey is just processed dairy, but still... is there a chance my body will just wither away if I ever stop training or using supplements?

Good grief... 🙄

If you gain 10 pounds from eating steak, are you going to waste away if you stop eating meat? Use some common sense instead of listening to those old myths...

You aren't going to get fat from Whey unless you're chugging it constantly. You get fat from massive, heavy meals. And yeah, you'll lose weight if you stop eating right or stop hitting the Gym. The situation is a bit different for BB athletes because their muscle hypertrophy works differently than, say, Olympic weightlifters, so they tend to drop muscle mass relatively quickly. If you're actually worried about that—which you shouldn't be, since you're nowhere near being a BB athlete—just stick to strength training. That'll give you the muscle hypertrophy you're looking for anyway...

What kind of law is this? 😬

Jacob Carter6 said:Hey everyone

I'm thinking about mixing some Whey with Glutamine to make a shake I can drink after every workout. My goal is to pack on at least 10 or 15 lbs of muscle. Since I’m pretty much a newbie when it comes to proteins and supplements, I wanted to ask: are there any "bad" side effects regarding how I look?
I've heard that if you stop taking protein, you basically "flush out" all the mass you gained. I know Whey is just processed dairy, but is there a real chance I'll just wither away if I ever decide to stop training or quit the supplements?

Hey there. First things first: get your diet and your training program dialed in—that’s what actually matters most. As far as supplements go, you might find Whey and glucose useful (though they aren't strictly mandatory), along with Vitamin C, a good multivitamin, and Omega-3s. Regarding the Whey: you'll only gain fat if you treat it like a heavy meal; spiking your insulin like that can send nutrients straight to your fat cells instead of your muscles. But, if you time it right—like having it as your first meal of the day or sipping it during your workout—you don't have to worry about getting soft. In fact, it'll do you a huge favor. If you eventually stop taking the Whey but keep up a solid training routine and eat properly, you won't waste away or "flush out" your gains. However, if you quit training and start eating like the average person, you’re going to lose mass and gain fat regardless of whether you're using Whey or not.

Jacob Carter6 said:Hi everyone.

I'm planning to take Whey protein mixed with some Glutamine—basically a blended shake—to drink after every workout. My goal is to pack on at least 10 pounds of mass. Since I'm not exactly an expert when it comes to proteins or any kind of supplements, I want to know if there are any "bad" side effects regarding my physique.
I've heard that once you stop taking protein, you "flush out" much of the weight you gained. I realize Whey is just processed dairy, but I’m still asking: is there a chance my body will just deflate if I decide to stop training or quit the supplements one day?

Go back and read a few previous pages. Whey isn't some magic potion that's going to magically grant you 10 pounds of muscle. You get mass through proper nutrition combined with solid training—just like my predecessors already pointed out. Don't pin all your hopes on Whey. Now, Whey mixed with glucose is excellent for post-workout meals because it provides all the essential amino acids found in a standard diet. It replenishes everything the body burns through during a session, and on top of that, it absorbs incredibly fast. Those are the actual benefits of Whey. If you really want to use supplements specifically designed for bulking up, then grab a Mass Gainer... like Weider Mass Gainer 2000, or something similar. 👍

Scott Ortiz3 said:If you're really set on using supplements to pack on some size, you might as well grab a Mass Gainer...

It’s basically just Whey mixed with glucose... only you're paying a premium for it.

Paul Vaughn71 said:It’s the exact same garbage as Whey plus glucose... just at a higher price point.

Take a hard look at the ingredients in Whey versus any standard Mass Gainer... you'll quickly realize you're dead wrong.😉

Scott Ortiz3 said:Check the label on that Whey versus any standard Mass Gainer... you'll see pretty quickly that you're mistaken. 😉

You're right that the ingredient lists aren't identical on paper—but practically speaking, they are. Honestly, if you're just starting out, there’s zero real difference whether you grab a pre-made gainer or just DIY a mix of sugar and protein at home.