Mass gainers combine protein with a large dose of carbohydrate, adding calories for people who struggle to eat enough. Choose from BAD ASS Mass Gainer, LEVRONE Anabolic Mass, Dorian Yates Metabolic Mass and the oat-based Trec Nutrition Boogie Oat Gainer, in packs from 2kg to 7kg.
The difference is calories. A whey protein shake is mostly protein, for people who already eat enough food. A gainer adds carbohydrate on top, for people whose weight will not move. Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass, and the carbohydrate supplies the extra energy.
Start with one serving, or the lower end of the scoop range, between meals or after training. Weigh yourself every couple of weeks and add more only if nothing changes. Milk adds more calories than water. Gainer servings are large, so use a 700 ml shaker or a blender. A gainer adds to your meals and does not replace them. If you take creatine separately, check whether your gainer already contains some. See also Protein & Mass Gain Bundles.
A gainer simply adds calories, and what you gain depends on your overall calorie surplus and your training. Start with a smaller serving and adjust every couple of weeks based on the scale and the mirror.
Use the serving on your product's label: BAD ASS suggests 2 to 3 scoops, and Trec Boogie Oat Gainer uses 100 g (4 scoops). Start at the lower end if you are new to gainers.
Trec Boogie Oat Gainer gets its carbohydrate from oats instead of relying mostly on simple sugars. Some people find this sits more comfortably than a classic gainer.
Check the label first. LEVRONE Anabolic Mass already contains creatine, and creatine's authorised performance claim applies at 3 g a day, so add a separate creatine only if your total stays sensible.
No. A gainer is a top-up for the calories your meals are not reaching. It is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet.
