BEST GOTO WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS
Discover our top workout and lifestyle supplements! After years of testing, we've handpicked our favorites that are scientifically backed and proven to be most effective. Plus, some of these supplements are fantastic mood enhancers to power you through your workouts!
Optimizing and cleaning up your diet is crucial for transforming your body, especially if you're weight training. Focus on whole foods, vegetables, complex carbs, lean meats, and healthy fats, and eliminate processed foods. Once your diet is optimized, supplements can further ensure you get all the nutrients needed for growth, repair, and recovery.
We have categorized the supplements into two groups:
- Essential Supplements: These should be incorporated if you're serious about transforming your body and health. Use them only after you've improved your diet.
- Nice-to-Have Supplements: These are beneficial for intense training or as pre-workouts to boost mood and energy, like Animal Cuts Powder.
Essential Supplements
Whey Protein
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein
Multivitamin
Kirkland Signature Organic Multivitamin
Fish Oil
Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Fish Oil
Nice to Have
Agmatine Sulfate
If you want one of the most insane pumps ever, try adding a serving of this in your pre-workout! Best. Pump. Ever!
Animal Cuts
Nice to have for when you are dieting down, want to boost metabolism, loose excess water and also a great mood booster to get you through your workouts.
Similar to the Animal Cuts pills, this powder form is more convenient and also a dynamite pre-workout to really boost your mood and energy!
Cortisol/Testosterone Support
Erase Pro+ Cortisol Support
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine, when combined with a good diet, is highly effective for building muscle and strength. Though listed under "Nice to Have" supplements, it's truly essential for serious bodybuilders or anyone dedicated to training and body recomposition, especially those wanting to stay natural.
If bloating is a concern, consider using buffered creatine monohydrate called "Kre-Alkalyn". This pH-corrected form breaks down more slowly in stomach acid but provides the same benefits.
To further optimize creatine, consider combining it with HMB. HMB prevents muscle breakdown and supports faster recovery, while creatine boosts muscle growth and enhances energy output, leading to stronger, longer training sessions and better results.
Pro Tip!:
If your carb intake is too low while dieting, your muscles may look flat due to water loss, as muscles are mostly water and carbs. Carbs power workouts and keep muscles full, so maintaining a balanced diet while cutting calories is essential for optimal body recomposition. However, if your muscles start to look flat, take creatine monohydrate with plenty of water and electrolytes before workouts and throughout the day to keep your muscles hydrated, full and strong!