There are a lot of supplements out there (some are bogus, but I believe in a few essentials). While you don’t need supplements, they are a great way to improve your workout performance and recovery. I have narrowed down a list for you with all of the essentials that I use and my favorite brands! I am a member of Amazon Affiliates. Please see my blog disclosure.

Pre-Workouts:

For energy and focus during workouts

My favorite picks are:

1. Cellucor C4 (Flavor recommendations: Green Apple, Icy Blue Razz and Strawberry Margarita) 
2. Optimum Platinum PRE- (Apple or Lemonade)

Protein Powders:

For an easy and delicious source of protein to hit your macro targets

My favorites picks are:

1. Dymatize Elite XT (Fudge Brownie)
2. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Casein (Vanilla or Chocolate) Slow releasing protein powder
3. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey (Chocolate) Fast releasing protein powder  
4. FitMiss Delight (Chocolate)
5. Muscle Milk (Vanilla ‘N Créme)

BCAAs (Branch Chained Amino Acids):

For muscle recovery and synthesis

My favorites picks are:

1. Scivation Xtend (Lemon Lime Sour or Green Apple)
2. BEAST Aminolytes (Watermelon)
3. Cellucor Alpha Aminos (Icy Blue Razz)

Creatine:

For increased power when lifting (helps you push harder and increase your weights)

My favorites are:

1. Muscle Pharm Creatine
2. ProMera Sports CON-CRET (Blue Raspberry)
3. Cellucor COR Performance

Now that you’ve got your supplements, let’s pick out your 3 month workout plan!