BCAA's

So I was browsing through the best of supplements and I noticed that I should be taking BCAA's pre and post workout when I am trying to cut.  I knew about BCAA's but never really paid them any mind.  I noticed that my protein already has 5.5g per serving of bcaa in each scoop (i take two) so am i good?  If I should be taking an isolated source of BCAA can anyone make a suggestion?


Also, am I supposed to be taking a protein shake pre and post workout? just a little confused on that.

I use ON gold standard 100% whey btw.

age: 24
height: 6'4"
weight: 217lbs
bf% 15
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currently attempting first bulk

I've read that Bcaas are best absorbed on their own. Whether that is true or not I do not know.

''If one is after quick results one never learns an art.''

Erich Fromm

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So I was browsing through the best of supplements and I noticed that I should be taking BCAA's pre and post workout when I am trying to cut.  I knew about BCAA's but never really paid them any mind.  I noticed that my protein already has 5.5g per serving of bcaa in each scoop (i take two) so am i good?  If I should be taking an isolated source of BCAA can anyone make a suggestion?


Also, am I supposed to be taking a protein shake pre and post workout? just a little confused on that.

I use ON gold standard 100% whey btw.

The BCAA content the back of your protein powder is referring to is the Amino Acid content of the whey itself, not any added BCAA. Depending on how much protein you are getting and how quickly you are cutting you might want to supplement some extra BCAA to be safe. You can certainly loose fat and maintain muscle but it takes longer meaning you can't cut as many calories.

My BCAAs taste like burnt hair. Buy them encapsulated.

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yea you want to be taking bcaa's.... get them in capsules... i take my bcaa pills right before i workout... and 2 hours after each meal.

YEAH BUDDY

get JACKED!

so when bulking you should not be taking bcaa's? or just not as much, and what do they spacifially do?

You eat, you lift, you heal, YOU GAIN!!

you should always be taking bcaa's

No food tastes as good as looking good Feels.
"Body Becomes Its Function"

always take bcaa, its just more efficient when you take them while cutting. the bcaa helps preserve your muslces and helps you burn fat when cutting. still should be used no matter cutting or bulking though

YEAH BUDDY

get JACKED!

I go through 5 gs prior to morning cardio with caffeine on empty stomach, 5 gs during session and 5 grams afterward.

''If one is after quick results one never learns an art.''

Erich Fromm

Adam, what's your guesstimated BF% right now? You have been cutting a little while, right?

I don't think it's very good to be honest. I'm averaging around 186 lbs, 5 ft 11.  I would say 20 % maximum (hopefully) Big problem is carbohydrates for me. You can have what seems like an average meal and you realise you've chucked down 150 grams of carbs. If only protein was so abundant.

''If one is after quick results one never learns an art.''

Erich Fromm

I don't think I get enough carbs sometimes. That's why I turn to ice cream and stuff of that nature.

No? I'm surprised. I'm drowning in them.

''If one is after quick results one never learns an art.''

Erich Fromm