arachidonic acid (ARA) on just arm days

lfc1

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Hi,

Can we take ArA on just your arm day, if they are lagging compared to your other body parts for good results or does this have to be taken on all workout days for maximizing the 'swole' from training arms on arm day? Just a bit weary of the sides and ideally only want to take once a week, so that arm growth is only targeted by using this supp?
 
lfc1 said:
Hi,

Can we take ArA on just your arm day, if they are lagging compared to your other body parts for good results or does this have to be taken on all workout days for maximizing the 'swole' from training arms on arm day? Just a bit weary of the sides and ideally only want to take once a week, so that arm growth is only targeted by using this supp?
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I may be wrong but I think ARA has a build up effect, so you need to take it every day for the full 50 days to reap the best rewards from it.
If you're worried about the joint soreness sides from ARA then I'd reccommend MN's X-Factor Advanced. My right elbow was much happier on XFA than OG X-Factor.
 
Slims said:
I may be wrong but I think ARA has a build up effect, so you need to take it every day for the full 50 days to reap the best rewards from it.
If you're worried about the joint soreness sides from ARA then I'd reccommend MN's X-Factor Advanced. My right elbow was much happier on XFA than OG X-Factor.
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I want to take 2 grams. Should I take 8 caps right now before I head to the gym. Using X-Gels.
 
Waste of time
 
Slims hit the nail on the head - ArA builds up in your body and has a greater effect over a period of time. This would be similar to trying to use fish oil 1 day per week to help with stiff elbows, it just wouldn't have a significant enough impact.

If you want a better pump on arm day, you'd be better off using a pump product like Vasomax XT which is designed to increase blood flow, vascularity, and pumps. ArA can help with pumps, but the return is greater with an extended period of use.

If your focus is growing your arms, a better approach would be to prioritize them in your training. Add volume, increase frequency, and try new things (new angles, resistance bands, BFR, etc.). Choosing to use ArA once or twice a week would not be the smartest approach.
 
Slims said:
I may be wrong but I think ARA has a build up effect, so you need to take it every day for the full 50 days to reap the best rewards from it.
If you're worried about the joint soreness sides from ARA then I'd reccommend MN's X-Factor Advanced. My right elbow was much happier on XFA than OG X-Factor.
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I'd always recommend running a joint supp when on an ARA product. It will cause achy joints when you get later in the bottle.
 
jameschoi said:
I want to take 2 grams. Should I take 8 caps right now before I head to the gym. Using X-Gels.
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I don't know about X-Gels, because I haven't used it, but I used to take all 6 caps about an hour pre-workout when I ran X-Factor.
 
Latest science - just do what they did in the study:

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Each participant was randomly assigned to consume two soft gels containing 1.5 grams total of ARA or placebo (corn oil). Instructions were given to maintain usual dietary habits and consume the soft gels about 45 minutes before training sessions, or whenever convenient on non-training days.
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john.patterson said:
Slims hit the nail on the head - ArA builds up in your body and has a greater effect over a period of time. This would be similar to trying to use fish oil 1 day per week to help with stiff elbows, it just wouldn't have a significant enough impact.

If you want a better pump on arm day, you'd be better off using a pump product like Vasomax XT which is designed to increase blood flow, vascularity, and pumps. ArA can help with pumps, but the return is greater with an extended period of use.

If your focus is growing your arms, a better approach would be to prioritize them in your training. Add volume, increase frequency, and try new things (new angles, resistance bands, BFR, etc.). Choosing to use ArA once or twice a week would not be the smartest approach.
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Thanks. So taking 2 or 4 capsules three times a week pre-workout would be enough for the ARA to take effect over time?
 
Rhadam said:
3 training days a week would be the bare minimum, and ideally i'd recommend using 1.5g if you could.
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Thanks mate. So if the cycle should last for 50 days, for optimal results should I then take it for 16 weeks (3 days a week * 16 weeks= 48 days)?
 
BroScience is that you ?
 
Yes, this will work. Try it....however, keep in mind that taking 4-6 caps 3 times a week would work better. I would take 4 caps 2 days a week and take 6-8 caps on your specialization day.
 
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