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Best protein powders for muscle gain?

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darkcrane34 darkcrane34 Newcomer
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joined Jul 2009
#1101 ·
irondrifter422 said:Hey there
So, I decided to finally pick up some protein powder today... I've never actually bought any or used it before... I really want to build some muscle, but I'm totally lost on which ones to grab for my first time—any recommendations? I'm 17, and I was wondering if protein supplements are going to mess anything up or if they're actually bad for your health...
and how much do they usually cost in dollars.
THANKS


Since you aren't really keeping up with this thread and you're only 17, protein powders could definitely be bad for your health—if you were an adult, it wouldn't be such an issue...😁 Also, why exactly do you need protein for muscle growth? Are you hitting the gym or playing a specific sport?
velvetraven velvetraven Newcomer
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joined Apr 2010
#1102 ·
irondrifter422 said:how much does a protein cost in dollars?
THANKS

One protein is a buck. If you grab five, you get one free—standard math. 😁
fadedrider17 fadedrider17 Member
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joined Aug 2009
#1103 ·
A buddy of mine picked up that chocolate drink over at Walmart for $10 and swears he doesn't need anything else—and honestly, you can actually see the progress on him.🤷

So, is whey strictly for the immediate post-workout window?

And what even counts as a "training session"? I mean, when you’re a total maniac lifting weights for two hours straight, or even less... that’s always been a bit of a head-scratcher for me.
Thomas Myers6 Thomas Myers6 Newcomer
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joined Mar 2008
#1104 ·
boldtinker12 said:I picked up some MuscleTech Lean dessert protein recently. Honestly? It’s actually pretty good.

velvetraven said:I should probably chime in here too. I picked up some Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey in that vanilla chai flavor—you know, the one with the cinnamon kick. It’s actually pretty solid. Grabbed it for $59 at Walmart.

What exactly is it that everyone’s raving about with these proteins? Is it actually the flavor, or what?
So, my 11-pound tub of isolate from ProNutrition finally showed up today. Honestly, it’s just more protein powder—nothing groundbreaking there. But I guess I’m sticking to my guns about supporting American brands whenever I can. 😉

fadedrider17 fadedrider17 said:So, a buddy of mine picked up that chocolate protein drink over at Walmart. I guess he thinks it's actually worth the money. $10 And he says he doesn't need anything else. Honestly, you can actually see the results.

What's the word? Is this thing actually gonna take off?

fadedrider17 fadedrider17 said:What does anyone actually mean when they say "training"? Is it just when some maniac spends two hours—or maybe even less—grinding away with weights? I don’t know. It’s always kinda bothered me.

The internet is basically overflowing with specialized sites dedicated to training, fitness, and bodybuilding. If you're looking for info, just type one of those three keywords into a search engine and start reading. It's all out there.😉
By the way, you’re probably interested in anaerobic training. Most experts say you shouldn't be pushing it for more than 45 to 60 minutes at a time. I guess that's just how it goes.
gentlefalcon43 gentlefalcon43 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2008
#1105 ·
I’m honestly not sure where the best place to ask this is, so I figured I’d just drop it here since protein and carbs are pretty much inseparable anyway.😁
So, I picked up some dextrose... but now I'm stuck on how to actually use it. Do I just mix it with water, or what? The label says it can be used as a sweetener for basically anything, but my real question is about post-workout timing. How should I be taking it then? And does anyone know the right ratio—like, how much powder per how much liquid? I’m really looking for some guidance here because, I guess, I don't have any experience with this kind of thing.🙂
boldtinker12 boldtinker12 Active Member
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joined May 2009
#1106 ·
Thomas Myers6;21608353 said:What exactly is so great about those proteins? Is it the flavor or what?

You should head over to MuscleTech.com and read up on the specific product I mentioned—the Lean dessert protein. Honestly, I think the name pretty much speaks for itself regarding what it is and what it’s designed for.
I'm usually not a huge fan of American brands,😁 but MuscleTech is definitely my top choice.

I haven't personally tried the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey yet, but all I ever hear is praise for it. I have used their Liquid Amino, though, and I can tell you right now it's significantly better quality than the liquid amino options from Weider or Dymatize.
Twinlab tastes absolutely disgusting, but man, do you see the results! Of course, the pricing here in the States is killer; a liter at a local pharmacy runs you about $100. Weider is around $93, while you can grab Optimum through a site like Sportika for about $17!
jadetiger962 jadetiger962 Member
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joined Jun 2006
#1107 ·
gentlefalcon43 said:I wasn't quite sure which sub this belonged in, so I figured I'd drop it here since proteins and carbs are basically two sides of the same coin.😁
I picked up some dextrose... now, how does one actually use this stuff? Do I just mix it with water, or what? The label says it can be used as a sweetener for pretty much anything, but my real question is about post-workout timing. How should I be consuming it then? And in terms of ratios, how much powder am I looking at per amount of liquid? I'm totally lost here, so any help would be appreciated since I'm a complete newbie to this.🙂

Honestly, it's pretty straightforward—just take a standard scoop of whey, say about 30g, toss in 50g of glucose, mix the whole thing with some water, and drink it down.
gentlefalcon43 gentlefalcon43 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2008
#1108 ·
jadetiger962 said:So you just take a standard whey shake—say, 30g of whey and 50g of glucose—mix it with water, and drink it up.

Thanks, but I usually just get my protein from whey shakes... can I just mix glucose with water? Like, if I have about 8 ounces of water, how much glucose should I toss in there?
jadetiger962 jadetiger962 Member
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joined Jun 2006
#1109 ·
gentlefalcon43 said:Thanks, but I usually just stick to whey protein... can I just mix some glucose into my water instead? Like, if I have about 8 ounces of water, how much glucose should I throw in there?

What's the goal with the glucose? Honestly, you'd probably get better results just grabbing a couple of bananas or something with actual substance.

Just a heads up though, plain whey alone isn't actually packed with much protein.
briskjackal5 briskjackal5 Active Member
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joined Feb 2018
#1110 ·
gentlefalcon43 said:Thanks! But I usually just stick to whey protein... can I just mix some glucose into my water instead? Like, if I have about 8 ounces of water, how much glucose should I toss in there?

I wouldn't go overboard with the whey, though—you don't want to end up dealing with hyperproteinemia.

As for the glucose, honestly, just mix it into your water however you like! It doesn't really matter if you're using 8 ounces or maybe a larger bottle.
The thing is, you don't really pick your glucose amount based on how much water you have; it’s kind of the other way around, I guess.

-Stipe
Amanda Richardson7 Amanda Richardson7 Newcomer
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#1111 ·
Alright, please let me know if anyone actually knows their stuff here.

So, I'm fifteen. I row every single day for about an hour and a half to two hours. Weighing in at 165 lbs... I haven't touched protein supplements yet, so I'm wondering which one would be the best bet for building some muscle mass. Thanks.
darkcrane34 darkcrane34 Newcomer
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#1112 ·
Bradley Fisher56 said:Hey guys, please help me out here—I really need some advice.

So, I'm fifteen years old and I row every single day for about an hour and a half to two hours... I weigh around 165 lbs right now. I haven't actually used any protein supplements yet, so I was wondering what would be the best thing to pick up if I want to start building some muscle mass... thanks.


Honestly, you can't beat proteins from animal sources... they're definitely the way to go.
Patrick Chase11 Patrick Chase11 Newcomer
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joined Apr 2008
#1113 ·
Bradley Fisher56 said:Can someone please help me out here? I need some advice.

I'm fifteen years old, rowing for about an hour and a half to two hours every single day, and I weigh around 165 lbs. I haven't really messed with protein supplements yet, so I'm wondering which one would be the best bet if I want to pack on some muscle mass. Thanks.

Whey protein... look, just drinking whey isn't going to magically build you muscle. It's not some kind of miracle powder.
Amanda Richardson7 Amanda Richardson7 Newcomer
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#1114 ·
Patrick Chase11 said:Whey protein... just drinking whey isn't going to magically build muscle. It’s not some miracle powder.


So, besides eating right, what else is actually required?

Also, anyone got a link for this whey stuff?
darkcrane34 darkcrane34 Newcomer
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joined Jul 2009
#1115 ·
Bradley Fisher56 said:I mean, what else would I even need besides eating right?

I basically answered my own question... it really just comes down to the portions.
Amanda Richardson7 Amanda Richardson7 Newcomer
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#1116 ·
darkcrane34 said:You answered your own question. It's just a matter of volume.


Hold on. Now I'm confused. Are we talking about total food volume, or the specific macros—protein, carbs, etc.—inside that food?
Patrick Chase11 Patrick Chase11 Newcomer
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#1117 ·
Bradley Fisher56 said:Hold on, I’m confused—are we talking about the actual volume of food hitting my plate, or the specific macro breakdown like protein and carbs found within that food?

Food equals proteins, carbs, and fats.
It all depends on what you're actually putting in your mouth.

Your best bet is to head over to an American bodybuilding forum and just read through the entire FAQ from top to bottom.
Amanda Richardson7 Amanda Richardson7 Newcomer
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#1118 ·
Patrick Chase11 said:food = proteins / carbs / fats
depends on what you're actually eating

you'd be better off hitting up a fitness forum and reading the entire FAQ


Fine, thanks... so you're saying protein alone won't do much if my diet isn't totally balanced?
Patrick Chase11 Patrick Chase11 Newcomer
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joined Apr 2008
#1119 ·
Bradley Fisher56 said:Right, thanks for clarifying... so you're telling me that just slamming protein shakes won't do squat if my actual diet is a complete mess?

Precisely. 😉
Jessica Johnson2 Jessica Johnson2 Member
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joined Feb 2010
#1120 ·
So I just picked up some Prostar whey for the first time... don't wanna look like a total newbie here so I'm asking: what exactly does "scoop" mean in terms of actual measurements? Also, do I really need to grab a shaker bottle or can I just toss it in a glass with some milk and stir it up 3 or 4 times a day?... I'm not hitting the gym or anything, just doing pushups and boxing training, so will whey even do anything for me?.. thanks ahead of time😉

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