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[SteveO409]

It keeps clumping no matter what for me when mixing with water but curious on what everyone does

 

[thelastcrusader]

Liquid then powder. Clumps significantly less. Also try Dymatize or Beast. They mix great.

 

[Sinfamy]

Use a blender.

I just use a bit of water, I don't make shakes, I make protein paste.

 

[Cagey]

It keeps clumping no matter what for me when mixing with water but curious on what everyone does

It clumps far more with powder in the shaker already.

 

[SapientWolf]

Water first. Try pure protein isolate. It mixes better and it has almost no taste in water.

 

[sir_kevith]

I would use 1% or 2% and one of those bottles with a blender ball in it and it worked good. I just used that Gold whey stuff. Haven't used it in a long time though.

 

[Bowdz]

It keeps clumping no matter what for me when mixing with water but curious on what everyone does

Liquid first always. If it still clumps, shake harder. If it still clumps, get stronger.

 

[Teren_Kanan]

Liquid first or shits gonna be stick all on the bottom.
They are hard enough to clean sometimes as is.

 

[Salamando]

1% milk in first, Cellucor whey next, all in a blender bottle. Works perfectly.

 

[MrToughPants]

Shaker ball or blender.

 

[Mr. PlayStation]

Blender bottle with ice cold water filled to 16 fl oz mark, two scoops of Whey Isolate Extreme Milk Chocolate by Optimum Nutrition, shake it for like a minute and it blends fantastic!

 

[thelastcrusader]

I drink protein every damn day twice a day.

I'll tell you if you're looking for the best tasting EVER (I've had pretty much every brand at least once) then this is your guy
I don't know why it's so expensive online. I get it in a supplement shop next to me for 60 bucks for the 5lb. Either way, it genuinely tastes like chocolate ice cream. If you put it with actual milk it doesn't even taste like protein, it just tastes like a fucking delicious milk shake. I've had good results with it too.

Also, definitely a blender ball.

Edit:

http://musclesport.com/product/lean-whey-revolution-protein-5lb/

 

[Aquavelvaman]

I put protein whey in my oatmeal. Make the oatmeal first, then add optimum double whatever chocolate. After it's all mixed blueberries or almonds etc can go in.

 

[Erv]

I drink protein every damn day twice a day.

I'll tell you if you're looking for the best tasting EVER (I've had pretty much every brand at least once) then this is your guy

I don't know why it's so expensive online. I get it in a supplement shop next to me for 60 bucks for the 5lb. Either way, it genuinely tastes like chocolate ice cream. If you put it with actual milk it doesn't even taste like protein, it just tastes like a fucking delicious milk shake. I've had good results with it too.

Also, definitely a blender ball.

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[FoxnHurley]

I found the brand of whey protein I take is much more soluble with water than milk. Moreover, makes it easier to swallow because the milk makes the shake a bit too frothy for my liking. I don't even use a blender. Just fill the bottom of the glass with a bit of water and toss in half a scoop to thin out the consistency. If you dump the whole scoop in you'll likely have some curds developing at the bottom. Stick a fork in there and give your forearm a good workout while stirring that mess into something palatable. Ha ha.

I got tired of using shaker bottles because it would always leave shake residue no matter how well I cleaned it. Now I just opt to use a pint glass and rinse it immediately with hot water after I've chugged my shake down.

 

[Pestilence11]

Water first. Try pure protein isolate. It mixes better and it has almost no taste in water.

Yup it mixes great and very highly rated by Labdoor. I find the no flavour disgusting though. I put in a tiny bit of stevia for taste.

 

[The Lamp]

Water first, shake with powder. Or mix aggressively and wait for full dissolution. Or just blend.

 

[velociraptor]

I have a good way of mixing.

Get a cup. Put 50ml or water or milk. Put in a spoon. Put in your protein.

Mix like mad.

It'll make a thick paste.

Now add more fluids. No more clumps.

 

[Electric Eye]

I drink protein every damn day twice a day.

I'll tell you if you're looking for the best tasting EVER (I've had pretty much every brand at least once) then this is your guy
I don't know why it's so expensive online. I get it in a supplement shop next to me for 60 bucks for the 5lb. Either way, it genuinely tastes like chocolate ice cream. If you put it with actual milk it doesn't even taste like protein, it just tastes like a fucking delicious milk shake. I've had good results with it too.

Also, definitely a blender ball.

Edit:

http://musclesport.com/product/lean-whey-revolution-protein-5lb/

Dose it work? I do cardio 5 days a week and lift but I don't want to be huge just lean and cut.

 

[this_guy]

Half the water I'm going to use, then the protein powder, then an ice cube and the rest of the water.

 

[Striek]

Dose it work? I do cardio 5 days a week and lift but I don't want to be huge just lean and cut.

Lmao.

 

[Electric Eye]

Lmao.

Welp : / back to running. I guess I should also mention I'm vegan...yeah

 

[Cheesecakebobby]

I put liquid (usually mix of water and soy milk), chia seeds, and frozen banana in a blender. Then I add extras like spirulina and peanut powder, blend again. Finally add the protein powder, blend once more. Add a little water and blend a final time if necessary (usually not necessary). Comes out like a nice thick shake.

 

[juliushandle]

I use a ninja blender so it doesn't matter.

 

[NCR Redslayer]

I drink protein every damn day twice a day.

I'll tell you if you're looking for the best tasting EVER (I've had pretty much every brand at least once) then this is your guy
I don't know why it's so expensive online. I get it in a supplement shop next to me for 60 bucks for the 5lb. Either way, it genuinely tastes like chocolate ice cream. If you put it with actual milk it doesn't even taste like protein, it just tastes like a fucking delicious milk shake. I've had good results with it too.

Also, definitely a blender ball.

Edit:

http://musclesport.com/product/lean-whey-revolution-protein-5lb/

What's your workout schedule like btw?

 

[scoobs]

Use a blender. 1 Cup skim milk first, then powder. Never have any issues

 

[CrimsonSquall]

Blender braj

 

[ipitydatfu]

Powder. half liquid shake. Add rest of the liquid and shake again

 

[Sora_N]

Liquid first yo.

 

[daviyoung]

Use those gains to shake harder

 

[Engell]

?? Personally never had problems with clumping in my shake, so i just carry the powder in my shaker in the gymbag so i can take it right after my workout, just fill in water and shake.

I use either:
Muscleform 94% pure whey protein (actually 94% protein)
Or Gold Standard 100% whey (actually only 76% protein, but 100% lactose free, for some odd reason they don't advertise this)

Also have some hemp protein powder.. Tastes horrible, but feels good in the stomach.

 

[SpiritSlayer]

Get a shaker bottle. That's a workout in itself.

 

[Replicant]

Put shaker ball in it. Rarely have problem with ONS or Musashi products.

 

[Darkman M]

Buy a better powder? I put milk in my shaker then add the protein, shake it up and I get little to no clumps.

 

[Muppet of a Man]

I have a good way of mixing.

Get a cup. Put 50ml or water or milk. Put in a spoon. Put in your protein.

Mix like mad.

It'll make a thick paste.

Now add more fluids. No more clumps.

This is actually the best way to do it.

 

[black_13]

Little water then put in protein and shake it good. Then add more water and shake again.

I find certain kinds of protein powders mix much better. ON Whey mixes the best but is pretty expensive.

 

[Silphonica]

I feel like im taking crazy pills, im the only one who does powder first? never had clumps, and i use a mass gainer.

 

[DiabolicalBagel]

I go powder first as well, never get clumps. I've tried mixing by hand before, including the paste method, but shaker ball gets good results and doesn't take nearly as much time so I'm gonna stick with that.

 

[Engell]

I feel like im taking crazy pills, im the only one who does powder first? never had clumps, and i use a mass gainer.

nah same here, I just think people buy the cheapest crap and expect it to be good.
Maybe OP can enlighten us with what brand he/she is buying??

btw- I just use the classic Buchsteiner shaker (today with a 50/50 mix of muscleform 94% and hemp powder + spoonful of instant coffee)

 

[GhaleonEB]

Powder then liquid when at work, but at home I use a stick blender. When at work, I use a large peanut butter jar (Costco-sized). Ample room for everything to move around and blend with about 30 seconds of hard shaking. (Though I drink Soylent, not a protein shake.)

 

[fast_taker]

liquid first

 

[SJRB]

Get a better shaker. You need one with a screen/sieve in it to prevent clumps.

 

[El Daniel]

Dose it work? I do cardio 5 days a week and lift but I don't want to be huge just lean and cut.

You never go 2 scoops. You might become accidentally Arnold overnight.

 

[JimiNutz]

Liquid, then powder, then more liquid on top.
So I fill shaker a third up with liquid, then add the powder, then add more liquid.

Don't completely fill shaker either, leave enough space so that you can really shake that shit up.

 

[Engell]

Welp : / back to running. I guess I should also mention I'm vegan...yeah

Then no whey protein for you, guess you will have to stick to rice/soy/hemp/pea protein (btw they all taste horrible, but guess you are used to that)

 

[Maximo]

Clumps could mean a bad protein powder.

 

[Cow1337killr]

I'm surprised to see all of these liquid firsts, maybe I need to try that.

I do powder first, once powder is inside the shaker I swirl it around a few times like its a martini, this is so the shaker ball destroys any clumps, I then add liquid and shake, works perfect every time.

 

[neorej]

Powder, little bit of water, mix till all powder is dissolved, add rest of water.

 

[T-Rex.]

Always water first.

 

[thelastcrusader]

What's your workout schedule like btw?

I go 5 days a week right now doing reverse pyramid. Haven't been doing any cardio trying to incorporate HIIT more consistently this week. I usually start with shoulders, back, or chest, hit those three isolated during individual days. Chest I end on a few tricep workouts. Back I end with a few bicep workouts. Then legs isolated so my arms get a rest then I do a final arm day that hits shoulders, biceps, triceps, and forearms. This is how I've gotten the most gains. For a while I was doing a 6th day with compound lifts.

I feel like im taking crazy pills, im the only one who does powder first? never had clumps, and i use a mass gainer.

Yes you are crazy.

Dose it work? I do cardio 5 days a week and lift but I don't want to be huge just lean and cut.

It's worked well for me but I definitely recommend casein at night. Been taking Beast lately instead of just casein since it has casein in its mix. I've been able to get pretty lean (which is difficult for my body type I bulk much easier) working out like this with calorie management. Literally the past couple weeks all I have done is step up my calorie gain for winter and boom been bulking quick as hell.