Comments on: Gaining Mass with P90X Part 3 : Supplements

By: Farenik

Farenik — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 02:01:04 +0000

Hey Sean thanks a lot! I have been thinking about taking some BCAA’s, I will definitely try some out! I put on about 30lbs with Body Beast last winter so I will be doing it again this fall and would love to add something extra. Thanks again!

By: Coach Sean

Coach Sean — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:02:18 +0000

@Nate T.: Funny that you mention this because I was going to write a post on “if supplements are necessary”. Basically there are two kinds of supplements that I consider. “Base”, those you use for good health and that you use all the time to fill in the gaps of your nutrition…and “Situational”, those that you use on a situational basis based on your desired goals. Most of the ones listed here are situational, with the exceptions being Shakeology, Omega 3s and Multivitamin. Supplements are meant to help fill in the gaps that are left by our diets. The better our diets the less we need any supplements. There is a reason why this is Part 3 and not part 1. I think I explain that. Supplements should only be used after you have down a good fitness schedule and diet. Diet is the key. Diet is what most people lack when it comes to mass. YOu need to eat to grow. The supplements help to optimize your workouts and diet. Most of the supplements I listed I go into some detail on why they work. Do you have any specific questions on why these supplements are listed?

Can you gain mass without supplements? Absolutely! But again, you really need to have your nutrition down 100%.

By: Nate T.

Nate T. — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:08:36 +0000

i dont understand why some needs supplements to gain musle n mass. whey protiens and all tht wood b a boost, but still you can get where you want. is there any info u could tell me that would help me understand why supplements are needed.

By: Coach Sean

Coach Sean — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:41:08 +0000

@Josh: I would do the P90X Recovery drink. This will help you get the most out of the most important meal of the day (your post workout meal) Check out my post on post workout nutrition http://getrippedathome.com/supplements/post-workout-nutrition/

By: josh

josh — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:22:45 +0000

hello there out of each of these supplements which would be the best one to buy i have the whey protein already and im getting decent results from it but not like i’ve been wanting. I’m looking to gain muscle so im thinking the creatine would work best please help out. oh and im on a budegt so cheapest thing would be awesome (currently on phase 2 of p90x)

By: Coach Sean

Coach Sean — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:29:40 +0000

@Josh: Yes it has buddy. I have tried several different ones. Xtend is a great, I also liked PowerShock and I am now trying Modern BCAAs from USP Labs. The same people who make Jack3d.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:00:06 +0000

Hey bro! So I’m looking to gain mass again, and have never taken BCAA’s before. You think it’s made that big of difference? I might be getting some Xtend soon!

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:50:12 +0000

Pre-workout try Horsepower by Ultimate Nutrition followed by IsoMass Pro Gainer post workout and once a day as a meal replacement. Has worked well for me, put on 10lbs of clean muscle mass in 11 weeks.

By: Coach Sean

Coach Sean — Wed, 04 May 2011 06:14:20 +0000

@Chris: Not really man. Force Factor is not a protein supplement. It is a “N.O. Booster” that is basically just different types of arginine. I would stick to the whey protein since it is NOT a similar product at all. Whey protein isolate is a high quality form of whey protein that will help you with your protein goals and help with providing your muscle with the right amino acids needed to stimulate muscle growth.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 04 May 2011 00:39:37 +0000

Instead of taking whey protein isolate, could I take “force factor”? I plan on buying all the supplements that you listed but i was wondering would that be a good alternative or should i just stick to the whey protein isolate?