BCAA's while cutting

**Sampson** · 06-14-2007, 05:53 PM

How many grams of BCAA's is best to take while cutting and on a caloric deficit in order to help preserve muscle mass and not lose strength? also, when should the BCAA's be taken? (e.g. preworkout, during workout, post working, before bed, all day, doesnt matter, etc)

**RisingAgainst** · 06-14-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LeanBulk

How many grams of BCAA's is best to take while cutting and on a caloric deficit in order to help preserve muscle mass and not lose strength? also, when should the BCAA's be taken? (e.g. preworkout, during workout, post working, before bed, all day, doesnt matter, etc)

2 servings (usually like 13ish grams) 45 minutes into your workout. no other times are acceptable! lol

**Sampson** · 06-14-2007, 06:00 PM

what happens if my workouts only usually last about 45 minutes.....

**RisingAgainst** · 06-14-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LeanBulk

what happens if my workouts only usually last about 45 minutes.....

Then you have no need for BCAAs, just drink your protein shake right after.

Chefdeez · 06-14-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RisingAgainst

Then you have no need for BCAAs, just drink your protein shake right after.

I agree. I think BCAA supplements are overrated especially when you're already consuming whey postworkout and probably plenty of protein during the day. I never really noticed a difference when taking extra BCAA's; bulking or cutting.

jbodybuilder · 06-14-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chefdeez

I agree. I think BCAA supplements are overrated especially when you're already consuming whey postworkout and probably plenty of protein during the day. I never really noticed a difference when taking extra BCAA's; bulking or cutting.

I never either. I am a believer though in post workout supplements. You can mix your own but I usually just buy one. My favorite is Torrent by Universal, 2nd is Replenish by Designer Supplements.

Clickster · 06-14-2007, 11:24 PM

I do notice a difference if I am taking BCAA's while cutting. I definately helps keep the hard earned muscle while shedding off stubborn fat.

It is a vital part of any cut stack in my opinion.

thesinner · 06-15-2007, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Clickster

I do notice a difference if I am taking BCAA's while cutting. I definately helps keep the hard earned muscle while shedding off stubborn fat.

It is a vital part of any cut stack in my opinion.

I agree. BCAA's are a wicked anti-catabolic. I like to take a total of 20g on workout days (usually 5g prior, 10g during, and 5g post.)

spaceclown · 06-15-2007, 12:40 PM

I always consume them during my WO's when cutting. I pay more for the flavored products that also contain citrulline malate and I add some bulk for good measure. You definately can tell with recovery.

thesinner · 06-15-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spaceclown

I always consume them during my WO's when cutting. I pay more for the flavored products that also contain citrulline malate and I add some bulk for good measure. You definately can tell with recovery.

I was always a little skeptical about the effectiveness of BCAA's, but then I saw some research and decided to give it a try. Needless to say, I am a believer in them now.