Protein shake pre or post workout?
- Thread starter Frump
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I'll usually have my protein shake within 20-40 minutes after my workout. I've read it's supposed to help with muscle recovery and growth.
I have nothing against having it before; but I'd prefer a meal replacement instead if I'm gonna go that route.
I have nothing against having it before; but I'd prefer a meal replacement instead if I'm gonna go that route.
duck
Bills Mafia
post workout
if u do it preworkout you'll be fartin all over the place at the gym. shyt's embarrassing. especially on leg day, them toots just come out of nowhere
if u do it preworkout you'll be fartin all over the place at the gym. shyt's embarrassing. especially on leg day, them toots just come out of nowhere
You can take in protein or amino acids pre- and post-workout, but if I absolutely had to pick one time, I'd say pre-workout. Sacrilege, you say! If you're more upset than a cat kicked off a ledge, give me time to explain before you claw my face off.
Post-workout shakes have long been considered the most important pieces of the workout nutrition puzzle. Recent research suggests, however, that ingesting protein and amino acids prior to training may be even more beneficial.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ask-the-macro-manager-pre-post-workout-shakes.html
Post-workout shakes have long been considered the most important pieces of the workout nutrition puzzle. Recent research suggests, however, that ingesting protein and amino acids prior to training may be even more beneficial.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ask-the-macro-manager-pre-post-workout-shakes.html
Take it when you like, its really personal preference
Hybrinetics
Banned
It doesn't matter which you do, but personally I get too hungry mid workout if I take a shake preworkout instead of eating
ll_simon
GQ MoTY Candidate
I take a recovery after working out now. Which they say is better than a post workout shake because it gets the nutrients into your system more rapidly than a shake. It also must be taken in that 1 hour window after the gym when your body is really asking for it. I used to take Dark Matter which was the best but they they changed the formula and it also has basically no protein in it now. Now I use Myozene which is pretty good. Sometimes I'll still take half a shake before the gym, cause I'm on Up Your Mass during the offseason, so I like to burn some of that extra shyt off at the gym.
You can do both to be honest, I would have one scoop 2 hours before a workout and 1 scoop and a half post. Pre protein helps you workout better. My opinion though I would just sip on some BCAA during the workout to help. It does the same thing but faster depending on what you use to mix it with and it's not as heavy as whey protein
am i doing it wrong?
Pre workout: Bowl of Oatmeal
Post: Protein shake
Post: Protein shake
lol
Take it when you want, meal/nutrient timing is irrelevant. I do take Aminos during my workout, but I do IF, and enjoy sipping something juice like during workouts.
Take it when you want, meal/nutrient timing is irrelevant. I do take Aminos during my workout, but I do IF, and enjoy sipping something juice like during workouts.
