Set Muscle

Tart cherry supplements get mentioned a lot for soreness, but the results aren't guaranteed, and I wouldn't spend big money expecting a dramatic difference. I'd rather nail my calories, protein, hydration, and bedtime before experimenting with another product. Recovery is usually about the whole routine, not one magic ingredient.

I'm leaning toward keeping the stack simple instead of buying five different products at once. Creatine, enough protein, and better sleep seem like a solid starting point, while electrolytes make sense when I'm sweating a lot. What's one supplement you tried that genuinely wasn't worth the money?

BCAAs were the biggest letdown for me. Once I was eating enough complete protein, I couldn't justify spending extra on them. I'd rather put that money toward groceries and decent food prep.

For me, the biggest recovery upgrade wasn't even a supplement—it was finally getting seven to nine hours of sleep consistently. I still use creatine and protein powder, but I notice a bigger difference in how ready I feel for heavy squats and deadlifts when my sleep is solid.

Creatine, protein from food, and electrolytes when needed—that's my simple setup. No crazy recovery stack, no chasing every new product, just staying consistent and letting the training add up.