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[Mashimaro]

I'm thinking of joining a gym again and trying some protein shakes.
Roughly how much will I spend on protein per month, working out 3 times a week? (assuming I buy it online)

[butlerian]

[Thunndarr]

[sirfro]

Have a Korean friend help you order from this site, it's really good:

www.mass119.com

It'll be just 10,000 won shipping for everything you order. Make it worth your while and stock up.

[Tokki1]

Eat some chicken dude. Skinless and broiled or bbq'd.

Eat right and work out and you'll be fine. Protein powder is a waste of money. I only use it when I'm fasting.

[Mashimaro]

[merkurix]

I usually order from the States and I order a lot. Shipping is only about 50 bucks so it is not too bad. I personally order Nitro-Tech and Cell-Tech together, which have given me awesome results.

[Xian]

[Thunndarr]

[Mashimaro]

[Thunndarr]

I just get vanilla since it pretty much mixes well with anything. It tastes like cake batter, especially if you mix it with milk. However, as good as it tastes, it gets old so you'll probably want to mix something in sooner or later to break up the monotony. I would also suggest you start taking some kind of fiber supplement. You'll understand why soon enough.

[seoulsucker]

[Thunndarr]

Also, if you are looking to add muscle mass, make sure you are working out your large muscle groups. Everyone and their dog works chest and biceps, but if you want muscle gains, you won't neglect your legs and back.

Personally, I do squats 3 times a week, deadlifts once a week, bench press twice a week, barbell rows twice a week, chin-ups once a week, and overhead press once a week. I also occasionally do a few curls, dips, and tricep extensions, though you won't really need to work your arms much after all the large compound movements.

[seoulsucker]

Three times a week for squats? Twice a week for bench press? Isn't that a bit too frequent?

My body is like most others, and needs more rest than that to get good gains. I'm sure you're getting stronger, but you might actually be impeding your development by working those groups out so frequently. I work each major muscle group once a week.

For example:

Mon: light cardio, Chest and Tris

Tues: Cardio

Wed: Back and Bis

Thurs: Rest

Friday: light cardio, Shoulders and Legs

Sat: Rest

Sun: Cardio and Abs

Of course, I switch it up every 3 weeks or so, doing different combinations of body parts and exercises.

Every body is different...you just have to figure out what works well for you.

Oh yeah, and protein powder works well.

Second on mass119 as well.

[butlerian]