Are you just beginning your bodybuilding journey? Maybe you are just trying to get in shape for summer.Before you fall for the hottest pre-workout supplement or some random ingredient that a fitness “guru” promises will make you grow muscle like body hair, take a long look at this guide for the most essential supplements for every beginner. 

 
  “Supplements are to bodybuilding and physique development much the same way as chicken is to rice.”  
  
 

Beginner Workout Supplement Stack

 

1. Protein 
 

 

One shall not even consider this as a “supplement” for the fact that it is just an extra source of protein. Protein is the building block for muscle. Without a proper amount of protein in your diet, you won’t build muscle. It’s that simple. Whey protein is great because it is the fastest digesting form of protein out there. Whey protein is one of the best sources of protein shown in clinical research to help build muscle and strength when used with your hardcore training and A GOOD nutrition plan.  
  You can take whey protein before or after your workout for optimal benefits. When you take it after your workout it stimulates muscle growth more than any other form of protein.  
 

2. Creatine

 

Creatine is arguablythe most studied and proven supplement in history. Creatine is naturally occurring in the body and can be found in red meat and seafood. It has been shown to help build muscle mass and strength when used with resistance training. Really, anyone serious about maximizing muscle and strength should really consider taking creatine. It is relatively inexpensive and has proven benefits.The reason it’s so good for you is due to the fact that it saturates your muscles and gives you the ability to work beyond the point that you would have been able to do without it.  

Creatine should be taken every day even on your rest days, before or after your workout,the recommended dose being 5g/day.  
 

3. Glutamine

 
  

Glutamine is a naturally produced amino acid within the body which is why it is considered to be a non-essential amino acid.It helps in the recovery of your body after a workout. When taking glutamine after your workout it promotes healing so that you experience less soreness becuase of which you are able to recover quicker and get back to  working out sooner.           Glutamine should be taken every day even on the rest days , take a 5gm dose after your workout and 5gm early morning with the breakfast. 

 4. MULTIVITAMINS   
 

 

Regardless of how perfect your diet is, how rich in variety it is or how dedicated you are to nutrient timing, if you are a hard training athlete you will need this supplement. Our bodies are great at absorbing the micronutrients provided to us by our food, but as we train hard and meet the demands of everyday life, those micronutrients get used up pretty quickly. This is where a multivitamin/multimineral product comes into play. The doses contained within these products are far greater (in most cases) than what you could possibly consume at one sitting or even throughout the day and making use of this supplement will only ensure you are in surplus for what you need and have enough should you need more for sustained energy levels and overall health. 

 Take one serving in the morning then another at night. This way you are never in micronutrient deficit.  
  
  
  5. ZMA     

  
  This sports performing supplement helps to increase your anabolic hormone levels and strength. Not only that but it helps improve your endurance and promotes quicker recovery time. ZMA is not considered to be a testosterone booster but studies have shown that people maintain higher levels of testosterone while training.It had also shown quality to enhance ones sleep.  
  One should look for ZMA supplements that provide 30 mg of zinc, 450 mg of magnesium, and 10-11 mg of B6 and take it about 1 hour before bed and 1-2 hours after you eat. 

 
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So there you have it my friends; my top five picks for the best supplements for beginners to make use of as they transition through their physique journeys.

Supplements can offer a great improvement to your training program and should be something that you should consider. They can offer great improvements in strength, performance and offer you quicker recovery time. This is a simplified guide but it gets the point across.  BUT. the most important thing to remember about supplements is that they are made to SUPPLEMENT a proper diet and exercise regimen. Make sure to combine sports nutrition supplements with a healthy diet and proper training in order to achieve maximum effectiveness.  
   

   
  “No supplement will ever be able to replace good clean whole foods and in all honesty they were never meant to.”