Set Muscle

With so many products out their protein powders, creatine, BCAAs, pre-workouts it’s hard to know what works and what’s just hype. For the ladies here who train consistently, which supplements have genuinely helped you with strength, recovery or overall progress?

Real talk protein powder is a lifesaver. I’m not slamming shakes all day, but hitting protein goals without it is rough.

Creatine, 100%. It’s not just for dudes either. Helped me with recovery and strength, and its dirt cheap.

BCAAs? Total waste IMO unless you’re training fasted. Just eat food.

Yeah I’ve heard that about BCAAs. I was kinda hoping they’d do more but it sounds like hype.

Pre-workout is hit or miss. Some brands are just caffeine bombs. I stick to black coffee + electrolytes, it works the same.

Vitamin D and fish oil. Not sexy, but they actually help long-term with energy and joints.

Honestly, most girls in my gym who lift seriously are on the same basics: protein, creatine, maybe a multivitamin. Everything else is just expensive candy.

I’ll add collagen. I know it’s not a “muscle builder,” but it’s helped me with joint pain and skin. Small difference, but noticeable.

Creatine keeps coming up. Any side effects for you? I keep hearing about water weight.