Quick question to all experienced bodybuilders

[mohsinali1995]

If you had to pick 3, ONLY 3, supplements, which would you pick and which brand specifically.
Example;
1. Whey - on gold standard
2. Creatine - cellucor c4....and so on.
In case you are wondering, im 22yrs old, 5'11, 158lbs, been working out since 1 year. Yes im skinny. To give an idea, my arm size is 15. Trying to get big. Im all in motivated and strict with my diet and workout routine. I know it takes time but supplements are something that will help me get there a little faster. Help me out guys.

[jk202]

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I know it takes time but supplements are something that will help me get there a little faster. Help me out guys.

No they won't.

Whey (as needed/ if needed to hit macros)

Creatine.

Third would be a pwo

[Farley1324]

If you had to pick 3, ONLY 3, supplements, which would you pick and which brand specifically.
Example;
1. Whey - on gold standard
2. Creatine - cellucor c4....and so on.
In case you are wondering, im 22yrs old, 5'11, 158lbs, been working out since 1 year. Yes im skinny. To give an idea, my arm size is 15. Trying to get big. Im all in motivated and strict with my diet and workout routine. I know it takes time but supplements are something that will help me get there a little faster. Help me out guys.

Don't count on supplements getting you anywhere faster.


From strictly a weight training perspective...protein powder, creatine monohydrate, and energy/stimulant products like pre workouts.

But I also have to list a few for general health...fish oil, D3, multi

[SkyFlight23]

Protein
Caffeine
Creatine

Life, Man.

[mohsinali1995]

Don't count on supplements getting you anywhere faster.


From strictly a weight training perspective...protein powder, creatine monohydrate, and energy/stimulant products like pre workouts.

But I also have to list a few for general health...fish oil, D3, multi

i agree, shouldn't be relying on supplements but its just a piece of the puzzle that i still need.

[mohsinali1995]

No they won't.

Whey (as needed/ if needed to hit macros)

Creatine.

Third would be a pwo

guess thats what im gonna end up doing. whey and creatine

[SkyFlight23]

guess thats what im gonna end up doing. whey and creatine

Good choice.
Good luck with your gains this year.

[TheFugitive]

i agree, shouldn't be relying on supplements but its just a piece of the puzzle that i still need.

Increase your calories and protein intake. Creatine is a great supplement and I highly recommend it

[smokinal]

All of the above OP. A good diet in a caloric surplus and hard honest training will yield the best results. My 20 yr old son made huge gains this past year and he is 100% food only. He does no supps whatsoever; no coffee, no creatine, no whey, no PWO...nothing; 100% food. But he trains hard and is very consistent with his diet and training.
That being said, that is his choice and he's making it work. That's not to say that creatine and whey wouldn't help you a little. And those would be the 2 I'd recommend. Oh and a good daily multi.
As far as brands, whey is whey for the most part and the same with creatine. I buy bulk creatine mono powder and mix 5g in my morning shake.
Figure your TDEE and eat 500 cals above that every single day; train hard and you will grow; guaranteed.

peanut butter
whey
oats
pasta
bagels
tuna
chicken
fish
eggs
nuts
fruits
water

[Cheftepesh]

Supplements are just that. They supplement stuff your missing in your diet. They will not help you make gains any faster. They can only fill in gaps in your diet.

[Misctake7]

i agree, shouldn't be relying on supplements but its just a piece of the puzzle that i still need.

You can't limit a piece of the puzzle to 3 supplements. They all play different roles. Some help performance. Some are for general health and surprisingly important for keeping you from being deficient in nutrients that promote a better functioning body. Some are for recovery and diet. You just cannot limit them.

[superhuman67]

You mentioned that you've only been training for a year so honestly supplements aren't going to get
you where you wanna be in such a short time of training. The most important supplement to help you
grow and really reap the benefits of proper training as long as your doing things right in the gym for
what you want to accomplish is FOOD! From what you posted your looking to put on some size and
again the $ you waste on supplements at this time you could put that to use in making sure your
taking in enough calories to grow and don't be fooled by a supplement claiming to be a quick fix cause
there are no natural quick fixes and FOOD needs to become your best friend and you will definitely need
to spend some $$$ to put on size so look at some of the Universal Nut videos on you tube on how to get
the best bang for your buck when doing your grocery shopping to get big.

[mohsinali1995]

Yeah these supplements do cost a lot. Like i said, im here for some good advice and most people agree on a good healthy diet compared to supplements. So im probably gonna focus more on the diet. Thanks for the info

[mohsinali1995]

All of the above OP. A good diet in a caloric surplus and hard honest training will yield the best results. My 20 yr old son made huge gains this past year and he is 100% food only. He does no supps whatsoever; no coffee, no creatine, no whey, no PWO...nothing; 100% food. But he trains hard and is very consistent with his diet and training.
That being said, that is his choice and he's making it work. That's not to say that creatine and whey wouldn't help you a little. And those would be the 2 I'd recommend. Oh and a good daily multi.
As far as brands, whey is whey for the most part and the same with creatine. I buy bulk creatine mono powder and mix 5g in my morning shake.
Figure your TDEE and eat 500 cals above that every single day; train hard and you will grow; guaranteed.

peanut butter
whey
oats
pasta
bagels
tuna
chicken
fish
eggs
nuts
fruits
water

Yeah man, a good healthy diet sounds like a plan. Thats what everyone keeps emphasizing on, the diet.