I think this is one of the post that I probably get the most e mails about around this time of year. Even in the gym people are always asking, “Dude, what are you on”. It’s really difficult to talk about supplementing. I’d never want to give anybody the impression that the key to your fitness goal can be found in a bottle or in a pill. Another thing is that what might work incredibly well for one person might not work as well for another.

The bodybuilding supplement market is a billion dollar industry, that’s really not that regulated. What ever you hear about here or read in a magazine you should google and also discuss with your physician (99% of you wont do the last part). But the most important thing is to know to the best of your ability what you’re putting into your own body. Also you should think about why you’re using a supplement, you should have a strong mental grasp of what it will do to your body while you’re on it and what will happen once you’re off of it and that’s anything you take.

I view supplementing as “a finishing touch” tool. For example if you’re trying to lose 25 lb. and you work your ass off and lose 20 and you want to get rid of the remaining five for a beach trip in six weeks then taking a fat burner might be a good idea. Now if you trying to lose 25 lb. and you take the fat burner the whole time and lose the weight, you’re going to be pretty fucking depressed once you stop and you gain 20 back and you realize how much money you just wasted. Point being workout harder, change your diet, change your workout then consider the supplements which will probably make a 10% difference anyway.

Now I will give you a very basic example of what I use and what I’ve seen work with my two eyes. Remember that 1. What’s worked for me or my friends might not work for everyone, 2. When introducing any new chemical agent into your body do so slowly and incrementally and 3. Research, research research. It should also be noted that my favorite brand is Muscle Tech. Yeah, I know it’s more expensive and as a brand it’s probably one of the most hated among gym rats, but I like the fact that they add what I like to call “extra’s shit” into most of their product that helps with muscle building, so yes there are links in this post to some of their products.

Fat burners-

I’m not a fatty but I have some friends who were or needed to cut up for summer. My old roommates took Hydroxycut while working out and both lost 8 and 112 lb. easy. This was years ago back in 06 but from what I remembered they told me they had more energy and sweat a hell of a lot through their workouts. Because of the extra shit involved they mentioned increase strength and energy but also they had problems going to sleep at night. I would recommend not taking any pills after your dinner. That’s all I know for that type of supplement. If you know anything better or that works please leave it in the comment.

Muscle Builders-

There are really two basic supplements skinny guy should be using when it comes to putting on that muscle.

Whey Protein- One of the few supplements that can be taken daily or at least on the days you work out along with protein from meals. This extremely cheap supplement is essential to aid muscle recovery. I personally use N Large^2 again it’s very cheap and taste crazy delicious.

Glutamine- if you’re pushing big boy weight and trying to prevent messing up your rotator cuff or any other tendon or ligament it’s crucial that you get your hands on this supplement. It’s a naturally produced amino acid/ protein in your body but taking the supplement will help prevent injury or repair injury to your skeletal muscle (the part of your muscle that connects to the bone). Naturally this amino acid is depleted with excessive training. Glutamine is even cheaper than Whey and any store brand will do like Vitamin Shop’s. Also you’ll notice that a lot of Muscle Tech’s products use this as an ingredient. You’ll thank me later

Creatine - This first hit the scene big time when I was in  high school. Not to get all chemically technical or start talking about biosynthesis, creatine simply forces sugar and water into your muscle cells. You’ll put on water weight but depending on the brand you use (there are hundreds) you’ll show an increase in strength. It’s pretty safe but be smart about it and like most supplements do not use longer than 8 weeks straight without taking just about as much time off before using again. The best part about creatine for me is when you do stop using it you’ll lose the water weight but keep the strength for about 3-4 weeks, this will be the best you look. Of course in my opinion Cell tech gots that work. 

Of course as you can see most of the products website promises you INCREDIBLY HUGE GAINS and blah blah blah all to sell more product. Some brands work better than other then again some products work better for one individual than another. If you’re using something and it doesn’t work for you stop using it. It’s all real common sense stuff, I’m not a doctor or personal trainer and I don’t know everything about supplements so if you know about something that works better or for that might help someone else reading go ahead and comment on it. If there is more explanation you need on the above supplements I’ll try my best to answer. Tomorrow I’ll discus pro hormones.

What’s your goal, there is no goal. Next time we’ll talk supplements

Check out the fat dude in the V-neck curling 10’s and looking around like WTF, this movie is classic?