Do You Really Need a Weight Gainer Supplement?

While this may not be the popular opinion of supplement companies selling a weight gainer supplement, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of using such a product so that you can make an informed decision for yourself on whether or not it would be advantageous for you.

Why You May Want to Use a Weight Gainer Supplement

If you are someone who can’t seem to take in enough calories to put on size, a weight gainer supplement may fit your needs. Hard-gainers around the globe find themselves eating everything in sight, yet can’t seem to put on the quality muscle they desire. What do they turn to? A weight gainer supplement. But why?

For starters, most people purchase a weight gainer supplement due to the marketing behind it — claiming to help put on size (it should be noted that not all the gains will be lean muscle, but also body fat). Another reason why hard-gainers purchase a weight gainer supplement is because when shopping, they are told by store clerks that they need a gainer (which can be debated, and we’ll get into that aspect shortly).

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Generally, each serving of a weight gainer supplement contains upwards of 1,000 calories and is slammed with protein, carbs, fat, and sugar. If you’ve never tried one of these shakes before, they are incredibly thick and filling.

The downside of a weight gainer supplement is that you have no control over the macros unless you use a smaller/larger serving. While there are many good gainers out there with quality ingredients, there are twice as many that are full of junk, fillers, and ingredients that will cause you to put on more body fat than lean muscle mass.

So, is there a better option? I believe there is, so let’s dive into it.

Make Your Own Weight Gainer Shake

A simple solution to put on the quality size you want is to make your own weight gainer rather than being restricted by what is found in a specific weight gainer supplement.

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Matt Weik

Matt Weik, BS, CPT, CSCS, CSN, is the Owner and Head Keyboard Banger of Weik Fitness. He is a well-respected, prolific writer with a global following and a self-proclaimed fitness and supplement nerd. Matt’s content has been featured on thousands of websites, 100+ magazines, and he has authored over a dozen published books.