Best protein powders for muscle gain?

Jason Campbell70 said:If we're talking about a guy with a standard build at that height, he’d probably be carrying at least twenty pounds more than that.🤷

I don't know, I don't really agree with you there. Personally, I think his weight is pretty much spot on—unless, I guess, the whole point is to bulk up or do bodybuilding stuff...
It's kind of hard to say for sure since we have zero clue what he actually does, what his goals are, or even how those 175ish pounds are distributed...

When you say a "standard build," are you thinking like an athlete or just some regular guy?

Here’s the situation (don't laugh at me). I picked up some protein powder the other day—feeling pretty good about the new fitness kick. But here’s the catch: everyone tells you there’s a scoop inside when you buy protein, but mine didn't have one. Now I have no idea how big a standard scoop actually is. The bag says to use three tablespoons with 300ml of milk or water. I tried doing it that way, tossed it in my shaker, and gave it a good mix, but it was a disaster. It tasted terrible; I almost threw up. Does anyone know how much one scoop is supposed to be?

Alright, here’s the situation (please don't laugh at me). I picked up some protein powder the other day—I'm still pretty new to all this—and everyone told me there would be a scoop inside. Well, mine didn't come with one, so now I have no idea how many grams are actually in a serving. The bag says three tablespoons per 300ml of water or milk (I just use water), so that's what I did. I threw it in my shaker, mixed it up, and... man, it was terrible. It tasted so bad I almost gagged. So now I really need to know: how much does that standard scoop actually hold?

electricheron9 said:SO HERE'S THE DEAL (please don't laugh at me!) I picked up some protein powder the other day—and yeah, I'm totally new to this stuff—and everyone keeps telling me that you're supposed to get a scoop inside the tub. Well, mine didn't have one, and now I have no clue how many grams that scoop is actually supposed to be... the bag says 3 scoops with 300ml of water or milk (I just used water), so I did exactly that, tossed it in my shaker, and... man, it was awful. It tasted so bad I almost threw up. So, does anyone know how big that scoop usually is?!

Well, that doesn't really change the math on the weight.
Protein comes in all sorts of flavors, so maybe just pick one you actually like!
And honestly, try mixing it with milk instead; it'll probably taste way better.

Just so you know, those 3 big tablespoons of protein you used? That's roughly 40-50 grams.

-Joe

Here’s the situation (please don't laugh at me). I picked up some protein powder the other day—I'm a total newbie at this—and everyone told me there would be a scoop inside. Well, mine didn't come with one, and now I have no idea how many grams are actually in a serving. The bag says three tablespoons per 300ml of water or milk. I went with water, mixed it in my shaker, and... man, it was awful. It tasted so bad I almost threw up. So, does anyone actually know how big that scoop is supposed to be?

thanks, appreciate it

I used the banana flavor and added 3 tablespoons. Is just 30ml of water really enough? It feels a little light to me.

300ml, I messed up my math

electricheron9 said:So I grabbed the banana flavor and tossed in 3 scoops... but wait, is only 30ml of water really enough? That feels way too small to me!

I’d say go with about 1 to 1.5 cups of water or milk.
And honestly, I think a shaker bottle is a much better bet than using a blender.
You can pick up a shaker at basically any GNC or local supplement shop.

-Joe

briskjackal5 said:Use about 3-4 deciliters of water or milk.
In my opinion, a shaker is a better choice than a blender.
You can find shakers at any local fitness or supplement shop.

-Joe

I guess I was talking nonsense. I bought a shaker and tried it myself, but it didn't turn out great... I'll give the milk a shot instead.

electricheron9 said:Here’s the deal (don't roast me), I picked up some protein powder the other day (feeling pretty pro about it). So... everyone tells you that when you buy protein, there’s always a scoop inside. Well, mine didn't have one. Now I have zero clue how big a standard scoop actually is. The bag says three tablespoons of powder with 300ml of milk or water... so that's what I did. Threw it in my shaker and blended it, but man, it was terrible. I almost puked. How big is a single scoop supposed to be?

Same thing happened to me. I just went out and grabbed a small kitchen scale for $13. It’s worth it because you can weigh all your other food on it too, so it pays for itself eventually.

Where can I actually pick up some of this protein powder? I’ve heard through the grapevine that whey is supposedly the gold standard—is there much of a difference, really? From what I can gather, prices seem to be hovering around $33.

Betty Smith said:Where can I pick up some protein powder? I heard whey protein is the gold standard, but what’s the actual difference? From what I've gathered, prices are around $33.

You can grab them at any GNC or Vitamin Shoppe, or just order them online. If you tell me which city you're in, I might have better luck helping you out. As for the price, it really depends on the brand you go with. The high-end stuff usually runs about $200-$83 per kilo
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Oh, my bad—I forgot I was talking about being in Chicago. Anyway, why is everyone acting like whey protein is some kind of miracle cure? Why is it supposedly so great, or even the absolute best?

Betty Smith said:Oh, my bad, I forgot I was talking to someone in NYC! But seriously, why is whey supposedly so great? Like, why is it considered the absolute best?

Well, there isn't really one specific reason that would apply differently to you specifically.

The thing is, whey is usually recommended for a different reason altogether.
See, "whey" just refers to where the protein comes from—you've also got egg-milk blends, straight dairy (like casein, though that's not always super easy to find on its own), all sorts of mixed formulas with different ratios, etc. Basically, whey is just whey protein.

Most athletes stick to whey because it digests incredibly fast. That's why people usually chug it right after a workout (often paired with some glucose). It’s probably the fastest way to get exactly what your body needs at that exact moment. In those moments, you really want something that hits your system quickly.

During the rest of the day, it doesn't really matter much (assuming you're eating a decent diet), but right after training, whey is definitely a better call than those milk-egg proteins. So, that's really why people say it's the "best." I guess "most convenient" might actually be a better way to put it.

-Joe

briskjackal5 said:It isn't really about the amount you're using.
You can find protein powder in all sorts of flavors, so just pick one you actually enjoy!
Honestly, try mixing it with milk—it’ll probably taste way better.

Three big old tablespoons of protein will get you roughly 40 to 50 grams.

-Joe

No, no, and absolutely not.

For your first meal in the morning, you could do oatmeal, some low-fat milk, and a scoop of whey.
But when you're following the PWM protocol, you strictly use water, and honestly, adding a little glucose alongside that scoop of whey would be the best move.

rowdypilot16 said:No, no, and definitely no.

In the morning, maybe you could do oats, some low-fat milk, and a scoop of whey.
But when you're following the PWM program, it’s strictly water.

Slow down there, buddy. Just slow down.
I think you might have applied that mantra to the wrong situation here. 😁

Where on earth did you see "PWM" mentioned in electricheron9's post?

-Joe

briskjackal5 said:Whoa there, buddy. Slow down, slow down!
You’ve got your wires crossed on this one. 😁

Where on earth did you see "PWM" mentioned in electricheron9's post?

-Joe

Nowhere, but it just makes sense that he'd grab protein during his first meal and with his PWM.
Or maybe he just takes it whenever the mood strikes him. 😁

Honestly, switching up different types of protein isn't going to do much for your physique unless you actually dial in your diet. We're talking about hitting 5-6 high-quality meals a day.

Alright, so where in Chicago can I actually find a shop that sells protein powder? Thanks.

It’s located in the downtown area, specifically just below Baschiera. If I recall correctly, you can find it at the Helix building on Vlaska 16.