Did you ever look around the gym and wonder what some of those guys with big guns for arms have going for them that you don’t? Maybe it seems like you work as hard as they do, but you get less results. Do they have a secret? They might. Many of them will tell you the trick is in the supplements they take; namely protein powder and creatine.
What is Creatine?
Without getting too scientific on you, it is believed to help athletes, especially bodybuilders, build bigger and stronger muscles. It is
supposed to help the body to get more energy to the muscles and give them more stamina for better and longer workouts.
The body already makes it in small amounts, and you can get it from eating high protein foods, but the amount the bodybuilders take is much higher than that. They get high doses of it in pill form through over-the-counter supplements and in protein powder that has been supplemented with it.
Why Use a Protein Supplement?
Many weightlifters and nutritionists believe that, because of the intensity of the workout, bodybuilders need more protein than the average person does. The addition of extra protein may be another part of the equation for big guns.
Among other things, protein helps to build and restore muscles. It is a common belief that more of it helps to build bigger muscles. Powders are a good way to get it.
The most common way to use the powder is to make protein shakes. These are convenient and can be quite tasty. Because the shakes rehydrate the body and feed it more protein, they are a good way to end a workout.
Another way to get higher amounts of protein into the system is protein bars. Good ones have essentially the same thing in them as the powders. The bars can be a little more convenient if you are on the go and need a quick snack. Combined with a shake, they can make a good meal replacement.
While it seems to be a mystery why some guys respond better to bodybuilding than others do, it probably couldn’t hurt to take the advice of the big boys and pump up the protein-creatine combination intake a little. Of course, you should always consult your physician before starting any kind of supplement routine.
