Hi, first post, may be a stupid question...

[SoulOfKoRea]

Hi, my name is David, and I've been working out since May '02. At first it was just a hobby I did, and like an amateur I began too hard and worked out everyday and saw diminishing effects. In late September, I finally started to study and learn about weight training and decided I needed to make an actual routine. I've been using that routine since(but switching certain exercises every 1-2 months to "shock" my muscles). I noticed tremendous gains in my arms, chest, and back, but my legs need a little more work, it's hard to do squats at home, so I decided to take weight training next semester at school to improve my physique and to learn the correct way to execute. edit- forget to add that I stopped my old routine and started the wannabebig routine #1.

My stats:
Age: 11/11/86 - 16
Height: 5'9-10"
Weight: 130-135 (depending on scale...)
Skinny but pretty ripped, I need to do more cardio for my lower abs to show.

Ok, done with my bio, here's to the question:

What is the best overall supplement that I could take to increase energy, strength, and muscle mass?

[Paul Stagg]

It's a tie betweem steak and milk.

:)

I wouldn't bother with anything other than a multivitamin and maybe some supplemental protein if you don't get enough in your normal diet, or an MRP for quick extra meals.

[rookiebldr]

:withstupi

[Scuzzbucket]

What is the best overall supplement that I could take to increase energy, strength, and muscle mass?

Water. On these boards, I don't think enough emphasis is placed on getting enough water in the course of your day. I started drinking about 65-70 oz. of water every 24 hours and saw a difference in the way my body performed and the way I felt. Theres an interesting article in the November issue of MuscleRag err- I mean MuscleMag on the countless benefits of water-way too many for me to type here. Seriously, I may sound like a granola, but it's the most beneficial and easiest thing you can do.

[Shao-LiN]

Where did you get that we don't emphasize enough water? As long as I've been here, the staple has been 1 gallon of water or more to most people that ask.

That being said, diet and exercise determine mass and strength gains. But water does help.

[Scuzzbucket]

Where did you get that we don't emphasize enough water? As long as I've been here, the staple has been 1 gallon of water or more to most people that ask.

I haven't been posting as long as you Shao-LiN, so it's granted that I haven't seen as much of it as you have. But it seems to me that when the "best supplement" question gets asked, the answer is automatically "whey protein and a multivitamin" with hardly a mention of water. That's all.:D

[Shao-LiN]

I don't consider water a supplement.

Whey protein and multivitamins are supplements.

[icanrace]

Linny is correct again!

[NateDogg]

Water is not a supplement. Humans can exist without supplements.

[MrWebb78]

i dont think he is tryingto say water is a supplement, he's just pushing for him to make sure he is getting enough of it. and with the right diet, a teenage kid shouldnt need supplements.

[Scuzzbucket]

i dont think he is tryingto say water is a supplement, he's just pushing for him to make sure he is getting enough of it. and with the right diet, a teenage kid shouldnt need supplements.

Exactly.

[Shao-LiN]

Originally posted by Scuzzbucket
But it seems to me that when the "best supplement" question gets asked, the answer is automatically "whey protein and a multivitamin" with hardly a mention of water.

This is the part that fooled me then. Reason why people say whey protein in multivitamin in relation to "best supplement" is because they are supplements. I would fit water under what you NEED in your diet. Supplements are non-essential, they just help.

[SoulOfKoRea]

k thx everyone, now what protein brand would you guys recommend and how should I intake?

[bradley]

Originally posted by SoulOfKoRea
k thx everyone, now what protein brand would you guys recommend and how should I intake?

I would say an economical brand like Optimum and use it postworkout along with some simple carbs.

[SoulOfKoRea]

Originally posted by bradley


I would say an economical brand like Optimum and use it postworkout along with some simple carbs.

ok thank you, and thx for everyone else's input.