Your opinion on best supps

[motorcyclegiant]

Good morning EF Experts!

Ive recently returned to the gym, decided I was going to do everything possible to get myself back to diesel, but doing it right.

I'm currently in my beggining stage of my plan.

Started at 285lbs 28% bf (6'9" tall)
been an athlete most of my life 42years YOUNG.
Ive dieted down to 260lbs 22% bf
I am now on a pretty decent (compared to my past) diet.
40% protein, 30% carb, 30% fat.
Im still working on consistency with meals (demanding job, travel, family)
I am doing body weight excercises and stretching for 30 days, (on day 9) My thoughts are to take care of all the small stability/core issues before I begin to lift. Im trying to go slow to get there fast. Im hoping to avoid injury by starting with the stability/flexibility piece.
I may begin weights quicker, because my body seems to be "waking up" however I am ok taking it slow to avoid injury at all costs (im disabled vet broke my back in 94 but recovered well, can do most anything, dunk basketballs, krav training etc)
my back is my achiles though...if not enough sleep, over train, etc I can expect to be laid up for few days.
I am looking for the best possible results, so what supps would you recomend? Im down with Whey/Creatine/Fish Oil/Multi Vitamin.
What else? My goal is 275 lbs at 13% body fat increase leg mass, develop shoulders, chest...well I guess everything. I respond well to weight training. I want to get to my potential natty then hit some gear.
I have no timeline, as results etc. will dictate this. I have gotten some great info from Radar...also wanting additional thoughts?
Thanks for patiently reading this novella!!!

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[LetsGrow]

I would look into some
Glutamine for sure as it will help with recovery. Check out needtobuildmuscle.com as he has tons of OTC supps for every goal.

As an FYI I am not affiliated with needto in any way but have used his products as well as many others on this site and you won't find a better product or customer service than his.

I will get more info to you later as I am running out the door to go train legs.

 

[motorcyclegiant]

thanks!!!

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[Nelson Montana]

NTBM has tons of great supplements. Personally, glutamine would be way down on my list of "must haves." GEAR is much better, or a super plasma protein shake like BIG BLAST or N2BULK. Other than that, it depends on your needs.

 

[motorcyclegiant]

well, I know I can put on some muscle without the "gear" first...so I want to make a good base before I "gear up", I definitely have plans on doing some, but I really want to get my base down along with lower BF, havent made any number goals regarding BF% and muscle gained...but I'll know when, but until then im going to do it nattty style (although im on hrt so not sure I can truly say its natty)

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[EarthRider]

i think they have a sup named gear, i know it's confusing right.

they forget not everybody knows all the supp names, lol

 

[motorcyclegiant]

lmao...another Duhhh from the newb....thanks for clearing it up and not givin me the nut punch!

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[the.gladiator1987]

Just made a simliar thread to yours just now. So far I have whey, creatine, multi, fish oil, fat burner, and N2Bulk which is a bulker.

 

[motorcyclegiant]

cool...if thats you in the avatar, you look great bro! im at the "embarassed I left myself go" stage still...But time+force is a magical equation..along with muscle memory..(hope mine doesnt have alstheimers)

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[JRSAC]

Yeah GEAR is a plasma protein supplement lol, I had some "WTF" moments when I thought I saw posts all over this forum recommending everyone who lifts to start taking "gear"...

Good luck gettin back into shape, I'm embarrassed to say I did the same thing and "let myself go" over the past year, but I'm only 22 so I have no excuses! As for the glutamine, I agree it should be low on your list of priorities... A good multivitamin (not those commercial multis with cheap ingredients), some whey isolate, creatine, and maybe some BCAAs or GEAR for pre/post workout would be more beneficial than glutamine IMO. I also believe all men should take some sort of Omega 3 supplement to get more healthy fats in their diet, so I say keep that fish oil in the list of supplements you're down with. Of course diet and training are more important than supps but I think multi/whey/creatine/fishoil are almost required for a serious lifter who already has those things down.