How to Choose the Right Stack for Bulk or Cutting
Supplements can feel like a jungle. Shelves are packed with tubs and bags in every color, but in reality, it’s quite simple. In 2025, the classics still dominate – protein, creatine, gainers, and amino acids. The question is: what works best for your goal?
Here’s a clear guide to the most popular supplements and how to put together the right stack for bulk or cutting.
💪 Bulk – Build Mass and Strength
If your goal is to gain weight and build muscle, you need a calorie and protein surplus. These supplements are the most useful:
- Gainer – protein + fast carbs, perfect for adding extra calories.
- Creatine (monohydrate) – increases strength and helps muscles grow.
- Protein powder (whey) – convenient snack and perfect post-workout.
- Multivitamin + ZMA – supports recovery, hormones, and sleep.
- Omega-3 – good for joints as weights get heavier.
👉 How to use it:
1–2 gainer shakes per day, 5 g creatine daily, and a protein shake after training. The rest comes from regular meals.
⚡️ Cutting – Preserve Muscle, Burn Fat
During a calorie deficit, the goal is to protect muscle while keeping energy levels high. The most popular supplements for cutting are:
- Protein powder (isolate for strict cutting) – high protein, minimal carbs and fat.
- EAA (essential amino acids) – prevents muscle breakdown, especially during fasted cardio.
- Creatine (monohydrate) – keeps strength and fullness even when calories are low.
- Omega-3 – supports fat loss and reduces inflammation.
- PWO (with caffeine + citrulline) – extra energy and focus while dieting.
- ZMA / Magnesium – helps sleep and recovery, often affected during cutting.
👉 How to use it:
Protein shake post-workout, EAA before cardio or fasted sessions, creatine daily, and PWO when extra energy is needed.
Conclusion
You don’t need a whole shelf full of supplements to see results. The key is choosing the right ones for your goal:
- Bulk = calories + strength → Gainer + Creatine + Protein
- Cutting = muscle protection + energy → Protein + EAA + Creatine + PWO
A smart stack helps you get more out of both food and training – without wasting money on unnecessary products.
