Best protein powders for muscle gain?

Okay, just one more question and then I'm done😁

So, how intense does a workout actually need to be to justify taking Whey and glucose afterward? Especially if someone is still struggling to put on weight...?
My routine is basically three times a week in the afternoon, maybe an hour each session—just body sculpting stuff (dumbbells, lunges, squats, core work)—you know, typical female fitness stuff, nothing at a gym.
(Not counting my morning cardio, either)

Sorry guys, I know I'm being a pain, I just can't seem to make up my mind

dustyotter11 said:Okay, just one more question and then I'm done.😁

So, how intense does a workout actually need to be to justify taking Whey plus glucose afterward? Especially if someone is naturally thin and still...?
My routine is three times a week in the afternoon, an hour long—body sculpting (dumbbells, lunges, squats, abs, lower back)—just home workouts, no gym.
(Not counting my morning cardio)

Sorry for being a pain, I just can't make up my mind.

Just take it. It’ll do more good than harm in any case... and if it doesn't suit you or you notice you're gaining fat (which isn't happening), you can just stop. It's all trial and error. You try something, if it works, great. If not, you change it.

Given your activity level, just play around with the amount of carbs and protein... if the workout was harder, bump it up. Simple as that.

dustyotter11 said:So, how intense does a workout actually need to be to justify hitting the Whey and glucose combo afterward? Like, if someone is naturally thin and still...?

Generally speaking, you want that stuff following anaerobic training sessions.

If you’re actually hitting the gym, you need to be consuming two to three times your body weight in protein. Period. That means if you weigh, say, 175 pounds, you better be aiming for 350 to 525 grams of protein every single day if you want to pack on muscle like I did... 😉

jadetiger962 said:Generally, you need it after anaerobic workouts.

It’s actually even more critical after aerobic stuff. In that case, you'd take roughly the same amount of protein, but way more... well, it doesn't really matter to her. She's talking about actual aerobic training, like playing soccer.

Alright folks, I need your help! Calling all protein experts and supplement gurus out there!

https://www.gnc.com

I checked this site out—it’s basically everything you can grab here in the States.

So, what should I pick up if I really want to pack on some serious mass? Obviously, I'm hitting the gym hard and keeping my diet on point, too. Any recommendations?

Adam Grant50 said:Alright people, please... anyone who actually knows their way around proteins and supplements, help me out here. I need recommendations on what to pick up from the local shops if I want to put on some serious mass—assuming my training and diet are already dialed in.

http://www.gnc.com

Everything you can find at a standard US retailer is listed right here.

Thanks in advance!

MuscleTech: Post-Workout Anabolic Muscle Mass Activator

crimsontinker7 said:MuscleTech Torrent

Isn't that a bit much for someone just starting out? Wouldn't it be smarter to kick things off with something else first?

Adam Grant50 said:Alright folks, I’m coming to you all for some help. For anyone here who actually knows their stuff when it comes to protein supplements and everything else—what would you recommend I pick up from what's available locally if I want to put on some serious mass? Obviously, I'll be hitting the gym and keeping my diet on point, too.

http://www.gnc.com

This is basically the full lineup of what you can find around here.

Thanks in advance!

I'd say grab some Optimum Nutrition and some glucose. Honestly, that's more than enough to get the ball rolling. Oh, and don't forget you're going to need a shaker bottle.🙂

jadetiger962 said:Just grab some Optimum Nutrition and some glucose. Honestly, that's plenty to get you moving! Oh, and don't forget a shaker bottle, too! 🙂

thanks so much

Can someone help me out here:
I’ve been crushing this MusclePharm for about 6 weeks now, and I just scraped the bottom of the barrel today—literally finished my last 50 grams
out of a massive 20lb tub.
- My new shipment got delayed by the mail carrier, so it won't show up until sometime next week.
Is it going to mess anything up if I take a 4 or 5-day break from my Whey and then jump right back into it?

Nah, I wouldn't sweat it too much. Nothing catastrophic is going to happen.

Can someone tell me if it's actually worth grabbing the Ultimate Nutrition 1000mg glutamine capsules (300ct) or if I should just go with the XXXL 500g powder instead? Which one is better quality? Is either of them even any good? They're both sitting at about $30 right now.

Adam Grant50 said:Isn't that a bit much for a beginner? Wouldn't it be better to start with something else first?

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner. The harder you push, the harder you get results. Nothing bad is going to happen to you. You just have to put in the work alongside it...

Justin Hernandez6 said:Can someone please tell me if it's worth getting the Ultimate Nutrition glutamine capsules at 1000 mg (300 count), or should I go with the XXXL glutamine powder (500 grams)? Which one is higher quality? Is either of them actually good? They both cost about $30.

Go with the powder if you are set on buying glutamine. However, I should point out that you need massive daily doses of glutamine to see any actual benefit. That 500g container would likely last you maybe ten days, if I'm being generous.

Buy some Whey, glucose, and perhaps some creatine or BCAAs, but again, that depends entirely on your personal budget and how much you want to spend on extras.

So you're telling me 5g after training and 10g before bed isn't enough? Honestly, I only need it right after kickboxing because those sessions absolutely wreck me. I don't even think about hitting the gym as such

Justin Hernandez6 said:So, 5 grams post-workout and 10 grams before bed is just not enough... personally, I only need it after my kickboxing sessions because those workouts are brutal. Honestly, I don't even feel the need to hit the gym right now.

You really ought to be aiming for roughly 30-50g per day...

Your protein intake isn't just about how hard you push yourself in the gym—it’s also heavily dependent on your body mass. Since I'm aiming for about 155 lbs, how many grams of protein should I be looking at after a 90-minute session of mixed cardio and lifting?

Nah, I was actually talking about glutamine. You told me earlier, slytrucker47, that you have to take massive amounts to see any real results, so I was wondering if just hitting 5g after my workout and 10g before bed would cut it. I get the deal with Whey.

Jesse Martinez23 said:Protein intake isn't just about how hard you crush your workouts; it's also tied to your body weight. Since I'm sitting at around 155 lbs, how many grams of protein should I be hitting after a 90-minute cardio/strength session?

Don't wait an hour and a half. You need to hit it ASAP because your muscles soak up way more protein within that first hour after training than they do later on.