Flex 2018-03-01 Flex Magazine | Page 112

FEED THE MACHINE
Sometimes when a muscle is lagging behind , an ( extra ) aggressive diet and supplementation approach is necessary for pushing things in the right direction . On the days you will be attacking a stubborn body part in the gym , try adding in 120 grams of carbs ( to your normal intake ), strategically placed around your workout . Here is my suggested protocol :
PRE-WORKOUT MEAL Add 30 grams of carbs from a low GI source , like oatmeal , brown rice , or sweet potatoes . Supplement with 10 grams of L-glutamine and 3 grams of beta-alanine .
INTRA-WORKOUT Make a mixture of water , 50 grams of a higher-GI carbohydrate powder , and 10 grams of BCAAs to be sipped throughout the workout .
POST-WORKOUT MEAL Utilize whey isolate as your protein source . Add an extra 40 grams of carbs to this feeding from a higher- GI source , such as white rice , rice cakes , or a baked potato . Supplement with 5 grams of L-leucine , 5 grams of creatine , and 800mg of phosphatidylserine .
STRETCH FOR SUCCESS
If you want a stubborn muscle to
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