to really build big muslces do we need all those products at GNC like creatine and NO2?

Question

or is it all just an bunch of stuff we dont need if we eat good and train hard.

Answer 1

Most of these products work well for a nuber of reasons that I don't have room to list for you.Understand this though,They need to be used properly with an intense work out regimen and one of the worst places in the US to buy supps is GNC.Ever seen anyone in there who looks like you want to?Compare their prices.I've used DPSNutrtion.net for ten years now.I never buy from anyone else.Look at my best answers for training tips.Creatine works great and NO2 or nitric oxide is a gas and is necessary for many bodily functions.Don't try any of these silly test boosters.If they worked like the companies said they would be class c controlled substances...

Answer 2

No you do not HAVE to take them... The old timers including Arnold got pretty big with only food (but then they found steroids later too).

In the old days they did things like drinking 6 raw eggs after a workout and such. I say this as an example. They ate a lot, 4 chicken breast for a snack etc.

The most important thing to getting big muscle gains is proper nutrition. That being said, you do not have to use any of those GNC type products, but they are designed to help you get the results easier and faster. If you don't want to use Whey protein shakes, then be prepared to need to eat more natural sources of protein to get results. As for creatine, this only helps your muscles lift more without fatigue and recover faster. The body produces creatine naturally from meat you eat, but in much smaller quantaties than your muscles will burn when under heavy strain. This is no big deal, but expect slower progress and recovery than if you where to supplement extra creatine.

NO2 and others are all optional and do different things. It just depends on how big you really want to be and how fast you want to get there. Personally I only use Whey protein, Glutamine, Creatine, BCAAs (Branch Chain Amio Acids), and of course Vitamins.

Answer 3

Well ... mostly yes.

To grow muscles you need two things:

1) committed, quality workouts. The proper weight, the proper number of reps, the proper form. No store can give this to you. It is all your own committment.

2) "positive nitrogen balance". Take your body weight in pounds. You need to eat that number of GRAMS of protein each day to gain muscle. Your body can only absorb ~30 grams of protein in 2 hours. When you consider that most meat is only about 25% actual protein, then if you do the math you realize you can't eat that much food. You must use protein supplements ... which brings us to a GNC-like store. So, you need protein in a tub. This you must buy ... but you can get it at Target or Walmart. The rest, when you really examine it, is not needed if you are committed to good solid workouts... which brings you back to 1).

You need protein powder. Going to GNC can also be mentally uplifting when you see all the idiots in there not knowing what they are doing. Beyond that ... eat right, drink lots of water, and be honest with your workouts.

Good luck ...

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Answer 4

Much of it is not needed. I have tried many products over the years and have found them to simply be draining my wallet and with no real affects.
I like to use creatine and protein powders. I started out a skinny dude about three years ago, and now bench 245 in my workouts. It's all about working out sensibly (aerobic and anaerobic) and not getting to the point it rules your life. Same with eating. Make sure you eat the things that are good for you. But reward yourself with fun stuff too.
Life is too short to not allow yourself to enjoy it right?
Use good common sense, read up on what advice is out there (but keep in mind this advice is highly opinionated) and form your own opinions as to what will work best for you.

Answer 5

I say you don't need all that stuff. There are always increased risks when you take chemical into your body to enhance physical performance. Creatine does nothing but allows your muscles to super-saturate with water. This allows them to repair themselves faster and increases the rate of growth. This is not always a good thing. A muscle growth rate that is too fast causes other problems like ligament and tendon strain. I've always been a fan of the all natural good diet and healthy exercise with a weigh program that is suited for you. You can see results plenty fast.

Answer 6

I have worked out quite a bit and the best thing is pure whey protien and creatine. They both taste gross but if you take that everyday while working out you will get epic gains. I was increasing my bench max by 5 pounds twice a week when I was in my workout mode. It is amazing stuff.

Answer 7

Food is more important, if you ask me. I would only use protein supplements if they were cheaper than the equivalent in chicken or fish. Lots of people get good results with only food. I don't know how big you're thinking, but I think you can get pretty big from just food. You should take a multivitamin, but apart from that I think everything else is optional. There may be benefits to be gained from them, but they are not essential.

Answer 8

No, some of these products are needed to get you to a certain level, genetics will only take you so far.

I highly recommend the Hi-Tech Pharm products. They are the closest to the "real stuff" I've found.

I'm expecting my first order of one of their NEW products called SOMATOMAX. I used GHB in the 80's and did well with it. This is supposed to be as close to GHB as you'll get.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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