Strength Training Specific Supplements...alot of sssss

[Growth In Motion]

Whats up guys

I have to broaden my knowledge of supplements because in comparison to things like training, im really dumb /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif So i was just wondering what one would recommend for the lifter who does pure strength training or powerlifting? Im not going to take them myself, i'd just like to get an idea. You know, for comparison to hypertrophy based training supplement recommendations and such. Thanx

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Whats up guys

I have to broaden my knowledge of supplements because in comparison to things like training, im really dumb /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif So i was just wondering what one would recommend for the lifter who does pure strength training or powerlifting? Im not going to take them myself, i'd just like to get an idea. You know, for comparison to hypertrophy based training supplement recommendations and such. Thanx

Happy Lifting! /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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lol well the only thing I'd really look into definately getting is some form of creatine. I'm sure for strength training that will help a lot in you getting gains.

Besides that.. I don't really think theres much of a difference in supplements between the 2? "Eat as a bodybuilder but lift like a powerlifter" is a phrase that really makes sense to me, you get the best of both worlds. I assume supplements come into that "eating" equation as well.

[Growth In Motion]

Hmm. I can see creatine being appropriate, and i guess it would be the same rules that apply for both powerlifters and bodybuilders. Maybe a simplier question, if it's not too close to the first. Are there any 'states' your body can be in that allow you to lift maximum loads? If so, are there any supplements that directly help the lifter to get to this 'state'?

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holding a heavier weight first will allow you to go heaver on your normal weight. something about your neural system. dont know if that really applies lol /forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

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Are there any 'states' your body can be in that allow you to lift maximum loads?

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Absolutely.

1. Supplements that increase concentration.
2. Supplements that increase arousal.

Arousal is the "activation" of the system. It is sometimes called intensity.

Basically, results indicate that there is a “U” curve relationship with arousal and performance. You want your arousal to be high; but if it is too high, performance could drop.

It also is highly dependent on the task at hand. For a closed skill like weight lifting, high arousal would be very beneficial. For an open skill such as a football quarter back, you would want a small amount of arousal, so you could better see the field (high arousal decreases your peripheral vision).

With that said, results are very clear that caffeine can augment performance through several mechanisms. But one of them, pertinent to your question, is that it increases concentration and arousal.

BUT…this may be an issue. Check out this thread, http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/forum/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1208779/an//page/0/vc/1

The amino acid shooter stimulant version would be an awesome pre-workout stack for a power lifter. http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/aminoacidshooterindex.php

1. It has caffeine
2. It has a special combination of amino acids, that help decrease fatigue through decreasing serotonin uptake in the brain. This is called the ‘central fatigue hypothesis’
3. It has a substance called , Glucuronolactone which appears to be able to enhance focus.

Everyone I have talked about the amino shooter, says it is an awesome pre-workout energy booster.

Creatine would be an obvious supplement, because it would enhance the energy pathway that power lifters work in the most.

Finally, cross sectional area (muscle mass) is one of the major determinants of strength. Therefore, power lifters are also concerned with hypertrophy, as bodybuilders are. Accordingly, they should utilize similar supplements that bodybuilders do.

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Oh, thanx gabe. Very informative!