5 pounds of muscle

bradw85 · 08-10-2008, 10:31 PM

Hey guys I'm new to this site, been reading alot of the posts though and seems like lots of good information. I have been working out for the past 4 years *except the last year..got lazy* and just got back into it heavy over the past 2 months. I moved out of state and don't know anyone here so I have been able to get back into as much as I was before. I'm 5'9" 149-151lbs, pretty lean.. don't know my exact bf% but I plan on buying calipers tomorrow to keep track of this. I would like to put on about 5 or 6 pounds of muscle in the shortest period of time possible. Never have been one for supplements (aside from creatine and protein), but am wondering what is out there that actually comes close to doing what it claims to do. There is no magic pill, I know this.. eat big to get big, i know this.. i do not want to just pack on pounds though so I will not be upping my calorie intake, and I get at least 280g of protein a day. This is turning into a novel, so to the point.. Does anyone have any recommendations for supplements? Is there anything out there that directly aides with protein synthesis ? Thanks

**Jayhawkk** · 08-10-2008, 10:42 PM

Outside of taking in food in the right amounts there are a few products out there that put on some weight.

Havoc works well from personal experience
I'm going to be trying some Get Diesel pructs in the near future and they have great reviews
To be honest man you can probably hit damn near every sponsor store here and get a product to help build mass that will work. Of course you have non responders and some do it through difference means.

What does your workout primarily consist of and what kind of muscle are you looking at putting on? Some products may have sides you're not willing to deal with too. Any other information you can provide?

just93 · 08-10-2008, 10:43 PM

ecdysterone aids in protein synthesis, i like "Universals Animal M-STAK"
You can get bulk L-Leucine ( good for protein synthesis ) from NutraPlanet......bulk Arachidonic Acid from NP has good reviews but is pricey and does not have any thing to do with protein synthesis.......i think Amino Acids would help out and a good multi like Orange Triad by Controlled Labs or Universals Animal PAK....i dont know if you already have them......

how old are you and have you done any Steroids, PH's, or DS

dexterium · 08-11-2008, 12:16 AM

Anabolic Pump is great for protein synthesis and for muscle gains. When you increase the volume of the cell, you increase protein synthesis. Furthermore, for every gram of carbohydrate stored in muscles, 3-4 g of water are also stored. Anabolic Pump super saturates your muscles with carbohydrates and this causes major cell volumization and protein synthesis.

**Jayhawkk** · 08-11-2008, 12:17 AM

I can second that suggestion.

just93 · 08-11-2008, 12:36 AM

i knew i forgot one of the good ones, Anabolic pump and P-Slin work good together, i did that stack and gained about 6 pounds, you just have to up your complex carbs ALOT! the pumps were INSANE

**delsolrob** · 08-11-2008, 04:13 AM

at 5'9" and 150lbs I wouldn't rec any supps!

you have to increase your caloric intake to put on mass! if you're worried about putting on a bunch of fat then you need to keep it within reason...like 200-400 cal extra per day.

if you've taken the last year off after training for several years then you shouldn't have any issues putting on a little mass quickly.

as you said, there is no magic pill! save the supps for when you get stuck and plateau...

Also, how old are you?

**delsolrob** · 08-11-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

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Havoc works well from personal experience
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Shame on you...rec havoc to a noob in the supplements section!

**Jayhawkk** · 08-11-2008, 05:52 AM

Yeah, let me start another thread in another section and reference him to it.

**DreamWeaver** · 08-11-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by delsolrob

at 5'9" and 150lbs I wouldn't rec any supps!

you have to increase your caloric intake to put on mass! if you're worried about putting on a bunch of fat then you need to keep it within reason...like 200-400 cal extra per day.

if you've taken the last year off after training for several years then you shouldn't have any issues putting on a little mass quickly.

as you said, there is no magic pill! save the supps for when you get stuck and plateau...

Also, how old are you?

That's what I was thinking 5 lbs should be a breeze in his situation. I you can't do that then supps aren't going to do much.

**Jayhawkk** · 08-11-2008, 09:29 AM

That would probably eliminate 90+% of the people on this board. I would be willing to guess most of us could still make gains without any supplementation period.

**DreamWeaver** · 08-11-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

That would probably eliminate 90+% of the people on this board. I would be willing to guess most of us could still make gains without any supplementation period.

All of us as a matter of fact, but at least wait till the gains slow down to a crawl.

**Jayhawkk** · 08-11-2008, 09:39 AM

Well, the way I look at it is the OP gave what he was looking for and outlined some basic information. He didn't ask for nutrition or training and mentioned 'short time'. It's a bit hypocritical I think to turn away from suggestions on this guy but give our suggestions to someone else because they have a developed personality on the board but is just as inexperienced or small.