Beginner bodybuilding supplements can really help you get the most out of every weight lifting workout that you scratch and claw your way through.
Bodybuilding workouts are tough.
If you want to make sure you don't waste your time and effort, you need to be using certain supplements to make sure you JUMP START the muscle building process and keep it going throughout the days, weeks, and months.
In other words, you need to take certain supplements before and after your weight training workouts and throughout the day to ensure you are building as much muscle as possible from each workout.
Here Are The Best Beginner Bodybuilding Supplements
Here's a comprehensive list of the best supplements for beginner bodybuilders:
Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's)
BCAA's should be taken before each weightlifting workout and directly after each workout. They should be taken with the next supplement listed below.
BCAA's are better than whey protein for before and after each workout. Whey protein is heavily used as a post workout supplement BUT BCAA's should be your choice instead.
You need to take them with this next supplement:
Waxy Maize Corn Starch
Waxy maize is a VERY fast acting carbohydrate source. You should mix waxy maize with BCAA's before and after your weight training workouts.
For example, I weigh around 240 pounds and mix 15 grams of BCAA's with 100 grams of Waxy Maize both before and directly after my workouts.
I do this when I'm trying to build maximum amounts of muscle from each workout. You won't find a better pre and post workout protocol for building muscle than that.
I also mix in an energy supplement with the pre workout shake.
Whey Protein / Casein Protein Powder
Whey is a faster acting protein while casein is a slower acting protein. You can use these strategically throughout the day.
For example, have whey first thing in the morning so you get out of the catabolic state as quickly as possible.
Use casein before you go to bed at night so protein is available for longer during sleeping hours.
Use protein powders to increase your protein intake but don't use them as your main source of protein. Whole foods should be the main source of protein intake.
Protein powder will never compare with some wild salmon or grass fed beef. So make sure you're getting protein from whole food sources too.
Essential Fatty Acids
Fish oil and flax oil should always be included in your diet and nutrition plan. These are some of the best beginner bodybuilding supplements you can take.
In order to build maximum amounts of muscle, you must create the optimal muscle building environment within your body.
Good fats like flax oil and fish oil help you to do so. These are an absolute must not only for beginner body builders BUT each and every bodybuilder.
Remember... Supplements Are Not MAGIC
The beginner bodybuilder supplements listed above are not magic. You've got to have a good weight lifting program, a good diet and nutrition plan, and a cardiovascular exercise plan.
It takes all of that and more to be the best bodybuilder you can possibly be.
You need to lift weights progressively, eat healthy and nutritious foods all the time, and perform cardiovascular exercise regularly.
Then... you can add in the best supplements to maximize your results.
You've got to know, though... supplements aren't going to help much if you aren't doing everything else right. You need to know how to lift weights properly, eat properly,
and do aerobic exercise properly before adding supplements to the mix.
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