💪 Old-School Supplements You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

You've heard of whey protein and creatine, but what about dried milk powder and brewer's yeast? Before nutritional supplements were a $150 billion market, bodybuilding's early pioneers turned to some...interesting alternatives.

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IFBB Pro Regan Grimes is using electric stimulation therapy for his latest chest and biceps workout.

And former MLB Pitcher Kyle Farnsworth won his competitive bodybuilding debut.

It's Wednesday. Have you had three servings of protein yet?

HISTORY

8 Old-School Supplements You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Before there was a high-protein version of everything, there was...desiccated liver?

The global value of the supplement industry was estimated to be worth over $150 billion in 2021, spread across protein powders, vitamin and nutritional supplements, sleep aids, beauty enhancers, and a host of other products. (1) While some supplements have stood the test of time, others fell victim to the abundance of selection and experience a relatively short shelf life.

Fitness supplements only became a true staple of the gymgoers’ diet in the 1960s and 1970s. Even then, many of the supplements bodybuilders, powerlifters, and weightlifters took during this time would be unrecognizable today. What was once a popular product often becomes a niche supplement only utilized by the bravest of souls.

These are eight old-school fitness supplements you’ve (probably) never heard of.

READ: 8 Old-School Bodybuilding Supplements You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

TRAINING

Regan Grimes Uses Electric Stimulation For Chest And Biceps

Regan Grimes’ rise in Men’s Open bodybuilding has been impressive during his short time competing in the IFBB Pro League. Grimes shared more of his off-season growth efforts on June 29, 2022 — he has been utilizing Neubie electrical stimulation therapy through Neufit with the help of bodybuilder Andy Velcich.

Grimes plans to improve his overall conditioning and add “at least” 10 pounds of mass to his physique in the coming months for the 2022 Olympia on Dec. 15-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV.

"We are doing progressive overload. Each week we go a little heavier [to] add more mass to the chest."

Check out the full video below, where Grimes was 25 weeks out from the 2022 Olympia, courtesy of the JayCutlerTV YouTube channel.

READ: Regan Grimes Utilizes Electric Stimulation For A Chest And Biceps Workout

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Everything Else Around the Web

• On June 25, 2022, former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Kyle Farnsworth made his amateur bodybuilding debut. He competed in three divisions — Novice Classic Physique, Open Classic Physique, and Masters 35+ Classic Physique — and won gold in all of them.

• We've got results from the 2022 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show!

• Miss our podcast last week with Dr. Jim Stoppani? Give it a listen and learn why you might need even more protein as you age.