Weight lifting supplements are great for anyone who wants to gain weight, recover from a weight training session more quickly, build bigger and stronger muscles, and perform better in their specific sport.  

Weight Lifting Supplements Come in Many Shapes and Sizes

If you are new to weight training and taking weight lifting supplements for the first time, you may have realized that there are many many different kinds of weight lifting supplements to choose from.  You have your basic protein supplements and powders that come in various flavors, and with many different add-ins.  These are great for supplementing your diet and getting the right amount of protein that your body needs to grow lean muscle.  You also have various amino acid supplements, hydration supplements, different vitamins and minerals, and recovery supplements.

What to Use for Weight Training

If you are just starting out, then you need to pick up a few specific supplements and get yourself started with a good weight training routine.  The basics as i see it include your Post-Workout Recovery supplement which will have protein in it as well as some carbohydrates to help replace the energy you’ve used during your workout.  Some of the better post-workout recovery supplements have creatine and some BCAA’s (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) in them as well which will also help with recovery.  To help you through your workout you should also have some type of hydration supplement with a small amount of protien in as well that you will sip throughout your workout.  You also want to pick up a daily multi-vitamin to help make sure you are covering all of your nutritional bases.  There are many many different types of weight lifting supplements that we will talk about a little bit later. 

What Type of Weight Training is Best?

The answer to this question is always dependent on what your goals are, but if you are just starting out in the gym then i can suggest a simple plan.  The goal for this workout is two-fold.  it will help you to get in the gym on a regular basis and build a habit, and it will also help you to get started with a few basic lifts that you will learn over time. 

For All Exercises:  3 sets of 10 repititions.  Rest for 30 seconds between each set. 

Monday:  Legs, Back, and Abs
Squats
Deadlifts
Rope Pull to Throat
Hanging Leg Raise

Tuesday:  Rest

Wednesday:  Chest and Triceps
Bench Press
Dumbell Flys
Dips
Cable Push Downs

Thursday:  Rest

Friday:  Biceps and Shoulders
Chin Ups
Seated Dumbell Shoulder Press
Standing Dumbell Bicep Curl
Standing Lateral Raise

Make sure to record each of your workouts in an exercise journal as this will help you to set goals and actually follow through to achieving them.  make sure to take your post workout shake or any other weight lifting supplements that you would after your workout to maximize your recovery. 

Enjoy your workouts and we will see you again soon.

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