If you are a powerlifter

Step 1 - Provision of calories

The most effective way to get stronger is a strategy combining exercise and good nutrition. It's vital to pay attention to both halves of this formula. If you're completing the correct exercise but not eating adequate calories you'll find it impossible to increase muscle size and strength significantly. The key is to eat regular meals (every 2 - 3 hours) and increase daily calories to 500 above your weight maintenance figure. Progain supplies 453 calories and 33 grams of protein per serving, making it easier to consume the high quality protein and calories you need throughout the day.

Step 2 - Provision of protein

PromaxPromax A lack of quality protein will result in loss of strength and power, slower recovery and lack of energy. To increase your lifts, extra protein from high quality sources is a must. Promax, Promax Extreme, Promax-Meal bars and meal replacement performance products such as Cyclone all contain whey protein to satisfy your needs. These products should not be your only protein source but should complement the proteins in your diet such as fish and lean meats.

Step 3 - Overcompensation & eliciting a training effect

When you exert your muscles, especially during high intensity resistance training, your muscle fibres are naturally broken down. Your body overcompensates for this, so you are able to do the same amount of exercise with less effort next time. This is known as the 'training effect'. As you train your strength increases, thanks to an increase in muscle size and increased stimulation of muscle fibres. The Creatamax range could allow you to train more intensely and improve your ability to repeat these intense bouts, for example, improving ability to complete weight repetitions in the gym.

Step 4 - Help to prevent muscle breakdown

HMB-1000HMB-1000 Our bodies are in a constant state of building, repairing and breaking down cells. By helping to prevent muscle breakdown after training, you can support your muscle and strength goals further. Formulas such as HMB-1000 can help to do this. Add to your sensible diet and training regime for best results.

Step 5 - Introduce additional herbs and support vitamins and minerals to aid your results

Cutting edge herbal and amino acid formulas such as Tribulus, GH-Kick, Glutamax, Pump up, No2 and Methoxymax are popular for accelerating muscle gains. It is also important to make sure you are getting your full complement of vitamins and minerals. Protrient, Immune Support and ZMA can all be used to support the vitamin and mineral needs of the bodybuilder.