Im training for a bodybuilding competition in june. i was told to buy protein powder, creatine powder, and bcaa/glutamine powder.
right now it looksl ike this
PROTEIN SHAKE
-Breakfast
-Postworkout (mix with creatine)
CREATINE
-Pre-workout (with gatorade)
-Post-workout (mix with protein shake)
-Breakfast on a rest day
BCAA/GLUTAMINE
-When should i take these?
and am i taking these supplements correctly?
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It depends on what creatine supplement your taking. . . certain brand don’t require you to cycle or load and other brands you just have to take a serving before and after a workout. Check the directions for the creatine.
As for Glutamine its best taken after a workout and before your sleep.
BCAA best times to take that is with your morning breakfast, before a workout and after a workout and bedtime.
Remember you need at least 1 – 1. 5 g of protein per body weight pound.
Try taking a slower digesting protein powder such as Casein before bed and throw in glutaine and BCAA with it.