3 Effective Supplements for Building Muscle Mass

There are literally thousands of different nutritional supplements on the market, and a large portion of them are aimed at people looking to gain muscle mass. If you are new to this, you are going to have a nightmarish time figuring out which supplements to choose.

So many people choose their supplements based on what others tell them or on pseudo-science, but you need to educate yourself about any product before ingesting it. Some supplements work, but some either have minimal effects or are simply useless. Let's take a look at three of the most effective supplements for building muscle mass.

Protein powder

Protein powder is the most trusted and probably the most important supplement for anyone looking to gain muscle mass. It is usually recommended that someone consume around 1g of protein per kg of body weight, and this can be very difficult to almost impossible depending on their diet.

Different protein powders work differently, and you need to know the key differences between them to get the best results.

The two main types of protein powder are whey protein powder and casein protein powder. Whey protein is absorbed faster and is better if you want to speed up muscle building right after your workout. Casein protein is good to take right before bed as it breaks down more slowly and helps repair muscle while you sleep.

If you are a vegan we recommend pea protein, hemp protein, or pumpkin seed protein as they have a good amino acid profile for muscle growth. Brown rice protein is a great option too, and some studies have found it could be just as effective as whey protein in boosting muscle growth after a workout, so check it out.

Creatine

Creatine is also one of the most proven nutritional supplements out there. Creatine occurs naturally in foods like tomatoes, but it's hard to get enough from food alone if you want to get any noticeable effects.

You cannot just start taking creatine and get results. There will be a loading phase where you will need to take about four times the recommended daily allowance for a week. From then on, you can move up to around 3 mg to 5 mg per day before your workout.

Another thing to know about creatine is that if you stop using it, the effects wear off. So this is a supplement that you will most likely need to take for the rest of your life if you want to continue to enjoy its performance-enhancing and aesthetic benefits.

Turkersterone

Testosterone plays a very important role in the muscle building process. Testosterone levels usually begin to drop by the age of 30, which is why building muscle mass becomes more difficult after that age. But if you're older and your testosterone levels drop, turkesterone can help.

Turkesterone is an ecdysteroid, a natural form of steroid found in plants. But don't worry, it doesn't have the same side effects as anabolic steroids and is completely legal.

Turkesterone offers many of the same benefits of anabolic steroids, such as: B. increased muscle growth, strength and endurance. This is a great addition to add to your stack if you need an extra boost during your sessions. And unlike anabolic steroids, you don't have to worry about cycling.

There are some of the most researched and most effective nutritional supplements out there for people looking to gain mass. We recommend adding some or all of these to your routine and see how you like the results.

Building Muscle as You Age

It was enlightening to delve deep into a large amount of sarcopenia research and learn that we are all largely in control of how much muscle and strength we have as we age.

It is common knowledge that as we age, we lose muscle mass and strength. This is known as sarcopenia.

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Building Big Back: The Pendlay Row

Large and strong backs are the basis for large elevators. You can have the strongest legs in the world, but if you can't hold on, you won't get very far.

Glenn Pendlay was a renowned strength and conditioning trainer who sadly passed away in 2019 at the young age of 48 and lost his battle with cancer.

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Building Muscle as You Age

It was enlightening to delve deep into a large amount of research into sarcopenia and learn that we are all largely in control of how much muscle and strength we have as we age.

It is common knowledge that as we age, we lose muscle mass and strength. This is known as sarcopenia.

Continue reading

Building Big Back: The Pendlay Row

Large and strong backs are the basis for large elevators. You can have the strongest legs in the world, but if you can't hold on, you won't get very far.

Glenn Pendlay was a renowned strength and conditioning trainer who sadly passed away in 2019 at the young age of 48 and lost his battle with cancer.

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Nutrition for Building the Most Muscle Possible

By the end of this episode, you will have all of the information you need to plan your muscle building diet plan.

In this episode, I'll explain exactly how I think you should eat to get as much muscle as possible.

Most people exercise their asses, but they build very little muscle. That result is because they are only fighting half the battle.

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Nutrition for Building the Most Muscle Possible

By the end of this episode, you will have all the information you need to plan your muscle building diet plan.

In this episode, I'll explain exactly how I think you should eat to get as much muscle as possible.

Most people exercise their asses, but they build very little muscle. That result is because they are only fighting half the battle.

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Building a CrossFit Body | Breaking Muscle

In this episode, I'm accompanied by Mike Tromello from Precision CrossFit. Mike was an accomplished athlete and is now a top coach.

He has coached multiple CrossFit games, athletes, and medalists.

Mike explains the key principles to help you build the physique of an elite CrossFit athlete on the show. He also shows what differentiates his athletes from their competitors.

This episode is a must have if you want to look and perform!

You can also find this podcast on top of all of my other Six Pack of Knowledge podcasts (curated discussions with the world's greatest hypertrophy experts).

Or search for Breaking Muscle's channel and podcasts on the following services: iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Stitcher, PlayerFM, PodBean.

Building a CrossFit Body | Breaking Muscle

In this episode, I'm accompanied by Mike Tromello from Precision CrossFit. Mike was an accomplished athlete and is now a top coach.

He has coached multiple CrossFit games, athletes, and medalists.

Mike explains the key principles to help you build the physique of an elite CrossFit athlete on the show. He also shows what differentiates his athletes from their competitors.

This episode is a must have if you want to look and perform!

You can also find this podcast on top of all of my other Six Pack of Knowledge podcasts (curated discussions with the world's greatest hypertrophy experts).

Or search for Breaking Muscle's channel and podcasts on the following services: iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Stitcher, PlayerFM, PodBean.

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Chris Barakat, MS, ATC, CISSN, is the founder of the School of Gainz and Competitive Breed. He's also a competitive natural bodybuilder, researcher, and educator who really guides the conversation.

In this episode we will discuss all things muscle building, including:

  • Whether DOMs are a useful indicator of effective training
  • What Makes a Good Muscle Building Exercise?
  • How much variety do you need in your training?
  • Is Periodization a Useful Tool for Building Muscle?

In addition to discussing Chris' exciting research and insight into the latest scientific findings on hypertrophy.

If you enjoyed this podcast and cared about it, rate and rate it so we can get the word out and motivate and inspire others to take their performance to the next level.

You can find more podcasts like this on the Breaking Muscle Six Pack of Knowledge page. Here you can find all podcasts for most of the available streaming services including iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, Stitcher, PlayerFM and PodBean.

I am the host, Tom MacCormick, and I am a personal trainer and online coach whose goal is to be the curator of the greatest hypertrophy experts in the world. If you're interested in working with me or learning more about me, follow him on Instagram @tommaccormick.

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