BCAAs for powerlfitng and strength?

[SoupNaziNazi]

I'm curious on this topic. I have three separate old school powerlifters , two did more than 2 times their bw on bench who swear by them and who say that all the old time powerlifters used them. The only problem is they never really specify. The one said just after ur workout and one other time during the day. This just doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone shed some light on how or why this would work?

 

[badwolf42]

I used a few grams before and at the end of the workout during ab work. It really worked well for me, i was my strongest and leanest when i was doing that.

 

[Rodja]

Leucine helps to delay fatigue since it helps to delay (maybe block; I can't remember) tryptophan uptake in the brain. They're great for recovery as well.

 

[MARK_]

As far as I can tell leucine inhibits tryptophan metabolism and it helps prevent muscle loss, aids in repair, increases energy for the body and so much more. I'm pretty new to using BCAA's and I can definitely tell it's helping me with recovery. I'm not sure that it helps me get the extra weight on my bench though

 

[jgntyce]

There are a handful of BCAAs that are mentioned throughout the forum. What do you guys recommend for BCAA?

 

[hvactech]

There are a handful of BCAAs that are mentioned throughout the forum. What do you guys recommend for BCAA?

Our bcaa's are very affordable and with the code HT35 you can save 35%

 

[MARK_]

Myokem has a new BCAA product coming out that looks top notch. Check this out:

http://www.stack3d.com/2015/01/myokem-nitramine-new-flavor.html?m=1

 

[Sean1332]

There are a handful of BCAAs that are mentioned throughout the forum. What do you guys recommend for BCAA?

STIMino has a solid 2 scoop dosage of 5g leucine, 250mg caffeine, and 3g betaine anhydrous. All 3 of those ingredients would be highly beneficial.

 

[hewhoisripped]

Honestly I just buy bulk. Tastes like crap but can't beat the $/serving

 

[SoupNaziNazi]

So would leucine for strength gains via delayed muscle fatigue be best taken pre workout? And would hica do a better job at this?

 

[Chuck Diesel]

I'm curious on this topic. I have three separate old school powerlifters , two did more than 2 times their bw on bench who swear by them and who say that all the old time powerlifters used them. The only problem is they never really specify. The one said just after ur workout and one other time during the day. This just doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone shed some light on how or why this would work?

BCAAs help with Powerlifting if you haven't ate anything 2 hours before working out, or post workout if you do not plan on eating anything post workout for hours. By help I mean help keep you in a positive nitrogen balance. I was a competitive powerlifter from 1995 to 2002 and never used BCAAs and always had a 2x bodyweight bench in competition. When I did finally try BCAAs I never saw any strength increase. Was using BCAAs by USP.

Also they may help if you have a very catabolic metabolism where if you skip a meal a day for a few days, you end up 5lbs lighter.

 

[Chuck Diesel]

So would leucine for strength gains via delayed muscle fatigue be best taken pre workout? And would hica do a better job at this?

Actyl L carnitine would benefit you way better preworkout. Leucine like I said will keep you in a positive nitrogen balance and maybe give you some pumps.

 

[frankz2]

So would leucine for strength gains via delayed muscle fatigue be best taken pre workout? And would hica do a better job at this?

I'd dose leucine during. While I wouldn't expect either to provide acute strength gains, HICA is more beneficial for hypertrophy than strength gains.

 

[SoupNaziNazi]

Actyl L carnitine would benefit you way better preworkout. Leucine like I said will keep you in a positive nitrogen balance and maybe give you some pumps.

why do u suggest actyl l carnitine preworkout?

 

[hewhoisripped]

Bcaa won't make you stronger overnight, but they certainly have been associated with increased hypertrophy, which in the long run means stronger.

 

[SoupNaziNazi]

Bcaa won't make you stronger overnight, but they certainly have been associated with increased hypertrophy, which in the long run means stronger.

I'm trying to stay the same weight tho

 

[hewhoisripped]

I'm trying to stay the same weight tho

Then lower your bodyfat. Unless your <7% or something. Bcaa won't make you gain 20lbs anyways. Maybe an extra 2lbs of muscle per year.

 

[Abe Lincoln]

Either BCAA or a protein shake during a workout is all good to me. Helps keep me going imo, just got some bulk sns leucine that I will give a try at different times of the day

 

[jwood10]

i use one scoop of scivation during workout, and optimum whey post workout (which has 5g BCAA's in it). never noticed any difference between the scivation or a gatorade. i just buy it and convince myself it works. the only thing i have ever noticed that has aided my strength gains are creatine and "synthetics".