Do you really need supplements to get big muscles what supplements to
new bodybuilders need? Can I get what I need from the right foods?
I'm sure all beginners have asked themselves these questions at one
point or another. You may be reading this because you have these same
questions.
The answer here is yes for sure. Supplementation is going to help you
achieve mass faster than without it. Supplementation can enhance lots
of various aspects and when done correctly will definitely enhance your
ability to gain muscle. There is a good chance you aren't getting the
right nutrients to help enhance your muscle growth and that is why you
should supplement.
There are shelves and shelves of supplements at any health food store,
figuring out which ones are needed and which aren't can be daunting for
someone who is new to the game.
Well don't worry, I'm going to lay it all down for you. As a beginner
to the world of body building, you only need the basics to gain muscle
efficiently as you progress you may need to add more supplements to
regimen.
So what supplements will a beginner need to start gaining mass?
Protein Supplementation - Proteins builds muscles period. For
bodybuilders protein is the fundamental supplement. The rule of thumb
for supplementing protein is 1 Gram of Protein for every pound of
bodyweight every single day in order to speed up muscle gain.
Creatine - Creatine increases muscle volume by hydrating your muscles,
and hydrated muscle is a happy muscle. Creatine also increases your
muscle energy in and delays lactic from building up, so with more
energy and less burn you can do extra reps or lift more weight
effectively multiplying your efforts.
Glutamine Supplementation - Glutamine is non-essential free form amino
acid which makes up about 60 percent of the amino acids in our muscles,
glutamine actually helps repair damaged protein (muscle) by patching
the gaps and prevent the loss of muscle due to catabolism.
Minerals and Multi-Vitamins - Your muscles need various minerals and
vitamins at different points to function properly and recover more
easily. Antioxidants are a big part of many multivitamins, they help
your body clear away dangerous free radicals from your blood stream and
also aid in workout recovery. It's a good idea to take vitamins soon
after an intense workout to aid recovery.
So if you're a beginner these are the only supplements you really need
to worry about when you're starting out, so you can save your money on
all the newest and expensive muscle building supplements because you
don't need them yet.
