A mass gainer is a high calorie shake for people who cannot eat enough to grow. If you are training hard and the scales are not moving, it is the simplest way to add calories.
Do you need one?
If you can eat enough food to gain weight, you may only need a normal protein powder. A gainer makes sense if you have a small appetite, a fast metabolism or a busy day where meals get missed.
What to check on the label
- Calories per serve. This is the main reason you are buying it.
- Protein per serve, and whether that number is for the powder alone or mixed with milk. Some labels quote the figure with milk, so read the fine print.
- Serve size. Some gainers use several scoops a serve, so a big bag may hold fewer serves than you expect.
- Carbs and sugars, if you want a leaner bulk.
- Price per serve, which is the price divided by the serves on the label.
Mass gainers in stock
- MuscleTech Mass Tech Extreme 2000
- Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass
- Dymatize Super Mass Gainer
- Next Generation Mega Grow
- All mass gainers
How to use it
- Start with half a serve and build up, so your stomach adjusts.
- Have it between meals or after training, not instead of meals.
- Weigh yourself weekly and adjust the serve to match.
Add creatine
Creatine pairs well with a bulk. The usual dose is 3 to 5 grams a day. See creatine.
More guides
- MuscleTech Mass Tech Extreme 2000 guide
- CBUM Mass Gainer guide
- Best supplements for muscle growth, a beginner's guide
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This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always read the label and use as directed.
