Fitness/workout supplement question

[rutchtkim]

I work out at the gym like every other day. I want to get big real fast. Working out alone will not help. What do you guys suggest I take as a supplement? I know their are a whole bunch of stuff out in the markets, like whey designer protein, creatin, etc..... but what really works quick and has shown a visible outcome??

Thanks

 

[soccerbud34]

first i would like to direct you to this fitness forum

but i will try to answer your question to the best of my knowledge.

First, the very basic formula of gaining weight is calories that you intake > calories used.
Thus, i would suggest you on eating 2500 to 3500 calroies a day if you are planning on gaing some serious weight.

Second, ther rule of thumb is you want to eat 1 gram of protein per lb that you weight every day.

So for example, if you are 150lbs, you need to eat atleast 150 grams of protein a day.
A good supplement is whey protein shakes, which you can pick up at your local GNC store.
I recommend a brand called Optinum whey, its cheap and fairly good whey protein

3rd, you need to set up a workout regiment.
Such as monday for chest, tuesday for legs, wednseday rest, thurday shoulders/back, fri rest, sat arms etc.
Try to avoid working out a same muscle group without 48hrs of rest in between the workouts.
It will not help your muscle development but rather stunning it.


That's all i know as of now and anyone else please feel free to provide more information

 

[dfi]

Past year I worked out 5 times a week, with little weight/strength gains. Tried some whey protein, some creatine. Didn't work. Recently I found these 2 sites.

hardgainer.com
cyberpump.com

Following an abbreviated 2 times a week workout, I've gained 3 lbs over the past 4 weeks. Weight training only twice a week sounded really crazy to me, but I decided to try it. I started this routine 4 weeks ago, and I've set a new record bodyweight every week. That's just my experience thus far.

dfi

 

[Jfur]

first, what type of build do you have?

second, there is no way to get real big real fast without steroids (which I hope you are not even considering). Focus on long-term goals, although you'll likely see noticable results within a month or two.

 

[Brutuskend]

Ask this guy what he uses.

 

[jlee75]

how about some androgen?

 

[Nutdotnet]

Big fast? Eat a TON of food....most of the weight gain will be fat of course.

But if you want to do it the right way-

You need to eat more calories than what you expend. How much you expend all depends on your activity level, weight, and body fat %. Take for example myself. 5'10", 185lbs, 16% BF. I eat 3300-3400 kcals a day in order to gain roughly one pound of muscle a week.

Creatine and Protein shakes are a big plus. For a great protien weight-gainer check out N-Large 2. Good stuff! As far as creatine goes...EAS, Optimum Fitness, and quite a few others offer high-quality creatine for cheap.

As far as training goes. Going in every other day is probably a little much. Most bodybuilders, and especially someone just starting out, only needs to exercise each body part once a week. I myself go between a 3-day and a 4-day split depending on if I can make it to the gym on the fourth day.

It takes HARD work, and it isn't going to happen overnight.

Good Luck!