BCAAs

[gymtime]

How much and how often? Pre or post workout?

6'1", 215, 12%, cutting.

 

[GenetiKing]

gymtime,

Hey bro! I know very little about BCAA's, I'm more of a training guy.

As far as I know, they are more of a recovery supplement so I would take them post workout. But I have no idea about dosages. Does the bottle give dosing recommendations?

 

[bodmin]

The instructions on my bottle of BCAA's says 2gr before workouts and 2 gr after. On off days 2gr before bedtime.

bodmin

 

[bodmin]

then again, if you are cutting, you should take more on your off days, too. To avoid muscle lost.

bodmin

 

[gymtime]

gymtime,

Hey bro! I know very little about BCAA's, I'm more of a training guy.

As far as I know, they are more of a recovery supplement so I would take them post workout. But I have no idea about dosages. Does the bottle give dosing recommendations?

No sweat bro, just wanted to squeeze you for some info while you were on line. The bottle gives a dosage, but I rarely go by those. Thanks anyway man.

 

[anthrax]

before and after workout


just as L-Glutamine

 

[gymtime]

before and after workout


just as L-Glutamine

See.....I knew I should have just PMed you and saved a thread.

Thanks Anthrax!

 

[riskybizz007]

wsup GT? IMO if you're having a post workout shake there is no need for the BCAA's post workout. Best time to take it is right before the gym, I personally like BCAA's better for cutting than L-glutamine. After the gym I just load up on dextrose/whey.

 

[gymtime]

wsup GT? IMO if you're having a post workout shake there is no need for the BCAA's post workout. Best time to take it is right before the gym, I personally like BCAA's better for cutting than L-glutamine. After the gym I just load up on dextrose/whey.

RB!!!!! Good to see you as always. Haven't seen you on too much so I didn't know if you'd get to this one. I've never taken BCAAs before, but I have taken glutamine. No point in taking both?

Usually work like this: meal, w/o, whey shake, glutamine before bed. Wanted to add in the BCAAs but wasn't sure where.

 

[edgecrusher]

Recently, I've just begun using glutacene, a combo fo BCAA's and glutamine. I drink it during my workout, and I am thrilled w/ the results. It is pricey, but in my opinion it is well worth it. The pumps I get are great, I feel stronger, and I do not have much soreness.

 

[riskybizz007]

Good to see you too bud. You can take Glutamine and BCAA's, I've heard a few good posts on glutacene like the one above this post. It's pricey and that's why I stray away from it, or rather make my own concoction (yes i'm a cheap ass!). If I'm cutting I use in b/w meals to help preserve muscle, and before the gym, or if I wake up at night, stuff like that. But I prefer BCAA's better, I find they work better.
good luck

 

[Greek Freak]

BCAA's after workouts arent needed if you have a good protein powder(a lot of them are high in BCAAs). I seem to get the same results with BCAA and glutamine, I drink them pre/during my workout and sometimes have a little before bed. I have the universal BCAA stack which actually tastes pretty good so sometimes I just have a little of it throught the day also...mix a little in your gallon of water and it is a lot easier to drink.