Lean Gainers

Lean Muscle Gainer

You’ve likely heard of mass gainers, high-calorie complex supplement formulas that provide protein, carbohydrates, and fats intended to help add muscle mass, but what about a lean muscle gainer? Well, as the name suggests, Lean Gainers are supplements that are loaded with protein and amino acids, with a very limited quantity of carbohydrates, that aim to add muscle mass without unnecessary added sugars and fats, to increase fat loss while stimulating muscle building. Thus, unlike mass gainers, lean gainers enhance the process of weight gain but do not lead to an excessive gain in body fat. Lean gainers are ideal for anyone looking to not merely add mass to their frame, but rather to optimize their body composition, or in gym-speak, to “get cut”.

Because they aim to help you sculpt your body, lean gainers focus on supplying quality protein (usually from two or more sources), which may come from foods such as brown rice, soy, pea, hemp, and whey protein. Branched Chain amino acids (BCAAs) – Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine – are also typically present in Lean Gainers since they represent more than one-third of the protein in human muscle tissue, and are metabolized within the muscle itself as opposed to broken down in the liver like other amino acids. As such, BCAA’s are an important component of lean gainers and are rapidly absorbed to provide a quick and clean fuel source for working muscles. BCAA’s have also been shown to delay fatigue during prolonged exercise, improve aerobic and anaerobic performance, protect lean muscle, enhance muscle protein synthesis, and reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness and damage. Lean Gainers are also typically low in sugar (or sugar-free altogether), and low to moderate in complex carbohydrates to help support lean weight gain. It’s also worth noting that Lean Gainers often have added support nutrients such as creatine, glutamine, MCT, and others to stimulate athletic performance and promote lean muscle growth.

Benefits of Lean Muscle Gainers

• Helps you Get Cut
• Promotes Muscle Gains & Limits Fat Gain
• Stimulates Muscle Protein Synthesis
• Supports Fat Loss/Weight Loss

Why Use A Lean Muscle Gainer?

Lean gainers are popular across a few consumer categories including underweight teenagers and adults, fitness enthusiasts, and those looking to gain muscle while limiting fat gain. Athletes and bodybuilders wanting to stimulate anabolism (muscle building) while minimizing catabolism (muscle breakdown), as well as aiming to get shredded for competition, or to perform at their peak during the on season may also benefit from a Lean Gainer.

Lean Muscle Gainer Supplements

Lean Gainers are principally available in powder form that can be mixed into water, juice, milk, or plant-based beverages according to your preference. However, keep in mind that taking your Lean Gainer with anything other than water adds to the carbohydrate count, so may throw off your total daily count. If you’re tracking your macros closely, it’s usually best to take your Lean Gainer with water. Lean Gainer blends usually provide at least 30 g of protein per serving and may be taken once or twice daily.

Final Thoughts

As in all things, no two Lean Mass Gainers are created equal. Pay attention to label details – most especially to the list of ingredients. Look for a formula that features clean ingredients, is organic whenever possible, is non-GMO, and does not contain artificial colours, flavours, and sugars. Make sure to select a Lean Gainer that features quality protein sources that are in line with your individual needs, beliefs, and sensitivities – be they animal-based, vegan, or a blend of these. When featuring whey protein or other animal sources of protein, make sure these come from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows.