Supp's Protocols for Epic Muscle Gain

Posted on April 19, 2022

 

If you’re looking to pack on some size, trigger new muscle growth and experience a new surge of raw strength and power, this protocols article is for you!

 

It takes the time-consuming and sometimes mystifying work out of trying to match up products for the best results. 

 

If you’ve found yourself scratching your head before, wondering which product goes with which and how to create the best nutritional environment for growth, then strap yourself in with a high protein snack.

  

 

How Synergism Delivers Ridiculous Natural Gains

Synergism is a simple concept revealing something quite profound. The some of the parts equals more than expected.

 

For instance, one plus one equals a much larger number than two, which would look something like: 1 + 1 = 3.

 

Though this looks like below par mathematics at best, it represents nutritional biochemistry in the human body and how nutrients can promote each other.  

 

If this is still as clear as dark ale, think of it this way …

 

Glycerol is a molecule that supports muscle hydration and intracellular expansion, delivering nice muscle pumps and improved performance.

 

What if we could bump up circulation of glycerol and others nutrients to muscle whilst training? Well, we can. Here enter Citrulline malate, Inositol Stabilised Arginine Silica, Beetroot Nitrates and many other nutrients.

 

Together, the benefits expected from supplementing with Glycerol and Citrulline malate together would be expected to be not just additive, but synergistic.

 

This is simply because Citrulline Malate is already beneficial at around the 6-8 gram daily supplementation level. And this can create more glycerol circulating to muscle through blood vessel dilation for a nice one plus one equals three effect (or seven?).

 

Another well-known example is Creatine and Carbohydrate supplementation. Creatine is better “taken-up” by the muscle with an insulin spike, which is created by carbs.

 

And given that the best time to supplement creatine is post-workout, according to research published by the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, this works well so you can carb up and refuel while you replenish your creatine stores.

 

To Stack or not to Stack

An important shard of truth is that investing in a solid stack to drive new muscle growth, strength or performance needs to be met with equal effort in the gym.

 

Your body may not have as much use for these nutrients when supplied in high amounts if you’re not putting the effort in at the gym on an almost daily basis.

 

EAAs are well-known triggers of anabolism, though leucine induced mTOR spiking and the required presence of the other essential amino acids. And these can be provided through amino products as well as quality protein powders.

 

Unless you are low on muscle mass and are convalescing after illness, you can’t expect to stack on a great deal of muscle without regularly engaging in a bodybuilding style of training.

 

This typically means 8-12 repetitions per set for multiple sets per muscle group. And on different days different muscles are targeted.

 

After all, muscle has no reason to grow beyond it’s genetically determined limits, even with substantial substrate availability, I.e., amino acids.

 

It needs to be stressed during exercise in a way that it can never fully adapt. Of course, there is some adaptation to this type of exercise, otherwise there wouldn’t be muscle growth and increased strength as a result.

 

So if you really want to make the most out of a new range of sports supplements, get the pen and pencil out and start looking at how you can perhaps train more frequently, introduce new exercises, alternate with different repetition ranges and intensities.

 

Youtube is rife with training ideas and concepts. And there are countless books available on this subject. Just make sure the information is high quality and trustworthy.

 

It’s all about learning. And if you’re not doing it you better believe that you are stagnating!

 

It’s a cold hard truth, but sometimes a slap in the face can be sobering enough to stimulate change.

 

Let’s dig into some protocols that are designed to get you moving in the right direction quick smart.

 

Mass Gains Protocol

If you’re ready to put on some serious size, then you can’t look past this Mass Gains Protocol to deliver you results.

 

Don’t get me wrong, you’re still going to have to train like an animal in the gym- albeit an intelligent one.

 

Smart training is essential to stimulate enough muscle stress (without injury) to warrant the body to want to grow in the first place.

 

And of course, sleep and a quality diet are essential to your muscle mass filling out so you can size-up quick smart and hear the bathroom scales groan next time you weigh in.

 

Gold Standard Gainer offers premium quality calories, with enough protein to support recovery. This is a great product to take post-workout with a serving of ATP Science Creatine.

 

Just make sure you follow the creatine loading protocol if this is the first time you've taken creatine in a while. 

 

There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to Tribulus, which can offer you benefits whether you’re 80 years old or 20.

 

Though tribulus won’t boost your testosterone levels, unless they’re low (typically happens in older age), it will drop your IGF1 binding protein 3 levels. This means you get more insulin-like growth factor available to trigger growth and performance.

 

To top this protocol off, there is a before bed casein so you can grow while you sleep, and a quality EAA to trigger mTOR and muscle protein synthesis.

 

This makes for a mass gains stack that will make a real difference. Just be ready to outgrow some of your favourite clothes as you size-up and get the results you deserve.

 

DOSAGE

• Gold Standard Gainer: 1 Serve Post-Workout 
• ATP Science Creatine: 5g Post-Workout (with Gainer)
• Amino Switch: 10g Intra-Workout & 10g Between Meals
• Herbs of Gold Tribulus: 1 Tablet Morning and Evening.
• Gold Standard Casein: 45g Powder before bed.

 

Budget 50+ Anabolic Protocol

BSc Creatine + Musashi Whey Protein

Let’s face it, money doesn’t always flow as freely into the bank account as it floods out. In this economy, a budget supplementation protocol can be a realistic way to forge new growth and get results without overspending.

 

There are still plenty of gains to be made from an inexpensive supplementation program that includes a quality whey protein, rich in EAAs and leucine, and a solid creatine.

 

This doesn’t mean your gains will be budget! Though your diet and lifestyle will need to be tight and on-point to obtain the very best performance and recovery possible.

 

Body Science Creatine is an inexpensive creatine monohydrate that will help you gain lean muscle mass, promote strength and power, reduce recovery time between sets and hasten muscle recovery.

 

Few supplements have attained the sports nutrition pedigree of creatine, with over fifty years of research showing just how potent and safe this ingredient really is.

 

Ideally, take your creatine after exercise with Musashi Whey Protein and a source of carbohydrates, such as banana, potatoes, rice, bread etc. You want at least four times the amount of carbs as you have creatine.

 

For instance, if you supplement with 5 grams of creatine, consume at least 20 grams of carbs. 

 

Musashi Whey Protein will do what all whey proteins do: provide quality natural amino acids to trigger mTOR, muscle protein synthesis and exercise adaptation. And when you’re lifting big and training hard, your body will need to adapt with increased muscle fibre size.

 

You can stick to one serving of whey per day, post-workout, however you're going to have to hit at least another 3-4 serves of protein from food daily (minimum 25g protein per meal).

 

DOSAGE

•  BSc Creatine: 5g Post-Workout (after loading phase)
• Musashi Whey Protein: 45g Post-Workout.

 

Ultimate 50+ Anabolic Protocol

There’s no escaping old age. No matter how invincible you felt (or feel) in your youth, the body’s resilience is slowly eroded over time, like a gentle wind etching away at a rock face.

 

With age comes declines in muscle mass and a greater difficulty in gaining it, which makes it quite important to build it in your youth when it's easier.

 

Fortunately, with the sheer amount of quality information we have at our fingertips, due to this global digital construction called the internet, now is easier than ever before to power through training in your fifties and sixties.

 

There really is no need to hold back on quality supplements for the 50 plus age bracket. In fact, this is the time to let loose! And there is no reason to think that you can’t make significant muscle gains.

 

Because you can.

 

With the right type of diet and training, a supplement protocol drives recovery, allowing for enhanced performance over time.

 

You simply can’t look past a quality essential amino acid product to trigger muscle protein synthesis. This is literally one of the fasted and most effective ways to promote muscle growth, ideally taken before or during training or between meals.

 

As long as your training is geared towards muscle size, within the 10-12 reps range and with plenty of variation and intensity.

 

Once training is finished, this is the perfect time for a quality whey protein shake spiked with some creatine monohydrate.

 

This combination drives recovery and promotes rapid repletion of creatine losses during exercise.

 

Maintaining testosterone levels is essential to the recovery process, whilst promoting drive and motivation to train with intensity.

 

Sometimes, in order to power through an effective workout, a little spark is needed. With Rhino Pre-Workout Black Series V2, there is more than enough to ensure you are ready to roll for a powerful session.

 

If you’re 50+ and want to forge ahead with new growth and training intensity, you can’t look past this protocol for naturally enhanced results.

 

DOSAGE

• Amino Switch: 10g Intra-Workout & 10g Between Meals (whenever you have the longest period of time between protein food/shakes).
• ATP Science Creatine: 5g Post-Workout (after loading phase).
• Gold Standard Natural Whey Protein: 45g Post-Workout & 45g with morning or afternoon tea.
• Carusos Testorod: 1 Tablet daily
• Rhino Pre-Workout Black Series V2: 1 Serving Pre-Workout.

 

Ultimate Young Gains Protocol

When you're young and healthy, you can bet your bottom dollar that your testosterone level is going to be nice and high. And it only builds to a peak at around the age of thirty. 

 

The hardest part about being young and gaining muscle is that firstly, you've probably got a naturally fast metabolism.

 

And secondly, you haven't lived on this planet long and as a result may not have acquired a lot of knowledge yet about diet, lifestyle, training and supps.

 

And it does take a lot of knowledge to gain muscle naturally.

 

A lot.

 

To top this all off, training, diet, lifestyle and supplementation consistency needs to reign supreme for a period of not just days or weeks, but years. 

 

That's right. You're going to need to train, eat and supplement properly for years in order to make serious unenhanced muscle gains.  

 

This may sound daunting. However, once you find your groove, the training and supps can be easy to nail, day-in and day-out.

 

Fine-tuning the diet is where you may find the greatest battle, against your very own will. 

 

To supplement a young buck or buckette for serious muscle gains, you'll be needing a source of quality calories and protein, such as Gold Standard Gainer. 

 

If you find that you put on weight quite easily, then go for Gold Standard Whey Protein instead. This way you can get the rest of your calories from food. 

 

In addition, ATP Science Creatine is a worthy component of a muscle gain program. 

 

To top this off, Switch Nutrition EAAs are perfect to stimulate muscle repair and keep the protein synthesis pumping. 

 

You don't necessarily have to take a pre-workout. And it's worth mentioning that pre-workouts containing stimulants are not recommended for people who have trouble gaining weight. 

 

In this case, go for a stim free pre-workout or simply stick to EAAs, Whey Protein and Creatine, because these are three supplements worth their weight in gold.

 

DOSAGE

• Gold Standard Gainer or Whey: 1 Serve Post-Workout
• Amino Switch: 10g Intra-Workout & 10g Between Meals.
• ATP Science Creatine: 5g Post-Workout (after loading phase)
• Staunch Pre Zero Stim: Take 1 serve Pre-Workout

 

Endurance Protocol

Endurance training creates significantly different stress on the body compared to bodybuilding, especially in the heat and humidity. Keeping hydrated and carbed-up with an amino acid boost is the perfect way to support quality endurance training.

 

Essential amino acids provide all nine essential amino acids required to support overall health and promote protein synthesis.

 

This is important, as endurance training can become quite catabolic, particularly during long sessions. This can lead to valuable muscle mass losses.

 

Endura have been creating quality electrolyte formulations for decades now, delivering optimal mineral ratios to drive results.

 

In fact, Endura are one of the few companies that actually test their products on athletes during competition in order to fine tune their product.

 

This puts endure at the top global echelon of supplements when it comes to hydration. Stacking your endura drink with some quality essential amino acids is a great way to go.

 

Post-workout shakes for endurance athletes are just as important as bodybuilders. The major difference being endurance athletes need to focus more on glycogen replenishment, while bodybuilders require more protein synthesis and creatine replenishment.

 

Here enters Endura’s high carb supplement with adequate protein to ensure you are fully recovered and ready for action when your next session comes around.