I'm confused with all the different supplements for weight lifing?

Question

I just started lifting weights and I want to get big bulky muscles instead of ripped toned ones. Which supplements do I take. Weight Gainer? or Protein? or Ceratine? or other ones. there's so much to choose from.

Answer 1

whey proteins pretty good stuff

Answer 2

The biggest factor in "big, bulky muscles" is your genetics. Other than that, eat a proper diet, skip the supplements and lift heavy weights, 5 to 6 reps for each muscle group. And rest a day between each weight lifting routine to let the muscles recover, otherwise they will not grow.

Answer 3

I learned a little bit about fitness from a friend. When we used to talk, he told me he tried (and spent a lot of money doing it) many of the supplements out there, always looking for the great latest magical supplement.
At the end, he said, it was all fads. He told me to stick with whey protein and creatine when it came to supplements and follow a healthy diet. People before me have already given great tips regarding diet.

Answer 4

Here is what I suggest to my clients:

Whey Protein supplement, a good multi-vitamin, fish oil, and some vitamin c. But again bear in mind that everyone's mineral and nutritional needs vary greatly, I would suggest getting some bloodwork done and getting your resting metabolic rate recorded on a regular basis.

Answer 5

To see any progress you need a good exercise program and diet, the exercise is 20% of it and diet is 80%.

you need to get quality protein, EFA, good carb's from whole wheat and multi grain, lots of veggies and fruits. Eat small meals every 2 hours no more than 400 to 500 calories per meal and try not to eat anything at lest two hours before you go to sleep.

You need from .8 to 1.2 grams of protein per pound of body weight a day, if you weigh 150 lbs. you need from 120 to 180 grams of protein a day but it needs to be quality protein.

Some good sources of protein are:
Fish: Salmon, Tuna, etc.
Poultry: Turkey, chicken both skinless and preferably white meat.
Beef: lean cuts 93% or more.
Dairy: low fat Milk, low fat yogurt, low fat cheese.
Nuts and peanut butter.
Protein shakes and bars.

Answer 6

protein. do less cardio during your gaining period. and eat more often. 6 times a day. look for things with lots of healthy lean protein. magazines like mens health are good guides for your health.

Answer 7

All supplements claim too much for their benefits. They only want your money.

If your meal varies widely, you do not need supplements.