Is getting stronger on your list of goals? Besides training specifically towards that goal, your nutrition and choice of supplements can be the make or break, or the exact push you need to meet every single one of your goals.
Strength Defined
To be clear, strength can be defined as the amount of force your muscles can produce. The formula for force is as follows: force is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration.(1)
Pre-Workout
Beyond the energy a great pre-workout can provide, the ideal Pre for strength should also contain Betaine, which works similarly to creatine and supports strength. Like creatine, it’s also a cell volumizer. With 325 mg of caffeine for energy, an exclusive creatine complex, and betaine, Kill It Reloaded fits the bill nicely.
Creatine
It’s common for many articles to play the role of creatine in the ATP energy system, and that’s huge for helping you hit those new PRs. Yet it does much more. It’s the original cell volumizer, which may stimulate protein synthesis. Plus, it’s important for recovery because it improves post-workout glycogen replenishment.(2,3) Currently, 5% Nutrition offers the classic Crea-TEN and Core Creatine Monohydrate. Plus, for new lifters, there’s Code Red Creatine.
Protein & Carbohydrates
Many lifters may need more protein to support their strength and mass goals, yet protein is critical to these goals. While eating real-food meals should come first, a great protein powder such as Shake Time can ensure you meet your daily requirements.
It’s true the concept of protein timing has recently come under fire. Yet consuming a protein and carbohydrate shake immediately post-workout kick starts recovery and was a cornerstone of Rich Piana’s workout nutrition. It also makes sense to consume roughly 50% of your daily carbs in the hours before and after your workout. Rich got this done by using Real Carbs and adding a protein source. You can stack Real Carbs and Shake Time, or go with Real Carbs + Protein.
BCAAs
While some may feel that BCAAs can be metabolized for energy, there are better reasons to use them. That’s especially true if you’re consuming carbs in the hours around your workout to support glycogen replenishment. BCAAs support protein synthesis, especially when combined with the other EAAs. They also prevent muscle protein breakdown and support recovery. All Day You May is the most advanced amino powder you can buy and should be in every lifter’s supplement arsenal.
Glutamine
Glutamine makes up 61% of your muscle cells and helps reduce muscle breakdown. It’s also believed to be important for recovery. But stress such as the demands of your tough workouts depletes glutamine, so supplementation such as Core L-Glutamine 5000 makes sense.
Recap
As you can see, if getting stronger is your goal, 5% Nutrition has the supplements you need. So stop by, take your time, shop all our deals, and stock up!
References:
- Christian Bosse Power Training vs Strength Training – what is the difference between Strength Training and Power Training?
- Nelson, A. G., Arnall, D. A., Kokkonen, J., Day, R., & Evans, J. (2001). Muscle glycogen supercompensation is enhanced by prior creatine supplementation. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 33(7), 1096–1100. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200107000-00005
- Ingwall, J. S., Weiner, C. D., Morales, M. F., Davis, E., & Stockdale, F. E. (1974). Specificity of creatine in the control of muscle protein synthesis. The Journal of Cell Biology, 62(1), 145–151. https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.62.1.145
