Winter is around the corner – time to Bulk up!

Thanksgiving is around the corner and colder temperatures are here. That means lots of food, family get-togethers, parties, and long-sleeved clothes. The colder months are the perfect time to bulk up and add some sheer mass to your frame because you won’t be taking your shirt off for a while. Also, nobody is going to notice if you are a little bloated. After all, it’s the holidays!In the spirit of adding quality mass, here are the Top 5 supplements for bulking up:1. Blended protein - A blended protein such as X-Blend 7 by Xcel has a lot of advantages if you’re trying to add mass. The multiple release rates help the amino acids stay in your system longer and prevent catabolism. A blended protein also gives you different amino acid profiles which is optimal to feed your hungry muscle tissue. As good as whey protein is, a quality blended protein takes it to the next level.2. Mammoth DNA - I had to throw this one out there since we’re talking about mass. Mammoth DNA really is the most mid-blowing mass prohormone on the market today. With multiple bulking compounds, built-in liver support, and a time-release formula, Mammoth is no joke. If you are considering using a prohormone to help you add slabs of muscle to your frame, Mammoth is the top dog.3. BCAA’s - Branched Chain Amino Acids are used by your body for energy during intense exercise. If you don’t get them from your diet, your body will suck them from your muscle tissue. That’s the opposite of what you want if you are trying to add muscle, so consider adding BCAA’s to your regimen. You can use an advanced formula such as Ultimate BCAA by Xcel, or you can just pop a few capsules of a pure BCAA supplement such as Prograde BCAA’s. Either way, you will be doing your body a favor and you’ll get a boost in muscle mass and strength.4. Creatine - Creatine has gotten a bad reputation over the years, and it’s mostly due to people with bad information. The good news is that modern forms of creatine are much better than the old monohydrate powders (which worked well). Advanced formulations such as Kreapump give you highly absorbable forms of creatine with boosters such as Agmatine and Beta Alanine. If you haven’t used creatine before, you will probably be amazed by the difference it can make in your strength, muscular endurance, and overall muscle mass.5. Carbohydrates - Carbohydrates may be the most anabolic substance on the planet. If you are trying to bulk up, it’s time to ramp up the carb intake. Of course, you don’t want to overdo it and get fat, but adding some extra carbohydrates to your daily regimen will prevent muscle loss and drive glycogen and water into the muscles. This is a truly anabolic effect, and you don’t even need a supplement to get it. If you are a hard gainer, try adding a serving or two of pasta to your diet. You will probably feel and see a difference in just a day or two. Many pro bodybuilders such as Jay Cutler bulk up in the off-season to add muscle mass.