Building muscle comes down to two things: progressive training and enough protein and calories to grow. This stack covers both. Start with a quality protein base, add creatine (the single most-studied muscle-building supplement), layer in a mass gainer when whole-food calories fall short, and round it out with EAAs, a pre-workout for training intensity and high-protein snacks to hit your daily protein target. Every product below is in stock in Canada and shipped fast from our Montreal store.

Protein base — whey, isolate & blends

Creatine — the #1 muscle-building add-on

Mass gainer — for extra calories

EAA / BCAA — for recovery

Pre-workout — for training intensity

High-protein snacks — to hit your daily protein

Compare the stack — at a glance

Product Brand Role in the stack Price (CAD)
PVL IsoGold Whey Isolate & Hydrolysate (1.85lb) PVL Protein base $72.99
PEScience Select Protein (27 servings) PEScience Protein base $69.99
Allmax Nutrition Isoflex Whey Protein Isolate (1lb) Allmax Nutrition Protein base $39.99
Mutant Whey (2 lbs) Mutant Protein base $59.99
Believe Supplements Flavoured Isolate (25 servings) Believe Supplements Protein base $59.99
ALLMAX Creatine Monohydrate (400g) Allmax Nutrition Creatine $34.99
PEScience TruCreatine+ Creapure® Creatine Monohydrate Powder (30 servings) PEScience Creatine $39.99
PVL 100% Pure Pharmaceutical Grade Creatine Monohydrate (300g) PVL Creatine $22.99
MUTANT Mass Gainer Protein Powder | High-Calorie Weight Gainer (5 lbs) Mutant Mass gainer $64.99
PVL Clean Mass Gainer XL Whey Protein Powder (10lbs) PVL Mass gainer $111.99
Allmax Quickmass Mass Gainer Protein Powder (3.5 lbs) Allmax Nutrition Mass gainer $54.99
PVL EAA Complete PVL EAA / BCAA $44.99
PEScience Amino IV BCAAs/EAAs + Electrolytes (30 servings) PEScience EAA / BCAA $49.99
MUTANT GEAAR EAAs Complete Essential Amino Acids (30 servings) Mutant EAA / BCAA $49.99
PVL Domin8 Pre-Workout (40 servings) PVL Pre-workout $59.99
PEScience High Volume Stim-Free Pre-Workout (36 servings) PEScience Pre-workout $54.99
Mutant Madness Pre-Workout (30 servings) Mutant Pre-workout $39.99
Grenade Carb Killa Protein Bar (1 Bar) Grenade High-protein snack $4.35
Barebells Protein Bar (1 bar) Barebells High-protein snack $6.25
David Gold GF High Protein Bar (1 Bar) David Protein High-protein snack $7.29
Quest Nutrition Overload Protein Bar (1 bar) Quest Nutrition High-protein snack $6.25

FAQ

What supplements actually help build muscle?

The essentials are a protein source to support muscle protein synthesis and recovery, and creatine monohydrate to support strength and training output. A mass gainer helps when you struggle to eat enough calories, and EAAs, a pre-workout and high-protein snacks make it easier to train hard and hit your daily protein. None of these replace progressive training and a calorie surplus.

How much protein do I need to build muscle?

A common evidence-based range is roughly 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, spread across meals. A protein powder plus a high-protein snack or two makes that target far easier to reach than food alone.

Is creatine worth adding to a bulking stack?

Creatine monohydrate is the most-studied sports supplement and is widely used to support strength and muscle gains. A typical approach is about 3–5 g daily, taken consistently. It pairs well with any protein on this page.

Do I need a mass gainer?

Only if you find it hard to eat enough. A mass gainer is a convenient way to add calories and protein in one shake during a bulk. If you already eat plenty, a standard protein powder plus snacks is usually enough.

When should I take pre-workout vs. EAAs?

Pre-workout is taken before training to support energy, focus and intensity. EAAs/BCAAs are often sipped during or around workouts to support recovery and hydration. They serve different roles and can be used together.

This page is general information, not medical or nutrition advice.

Supplements support a training and nutrition program — they don't replace it. If you're new to supplements, pregnant, or have a medical condition, talk to your healthcare provider or a dietitian before starting.

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Version française

La prise de muscle repose sur deux choses : un entraînement progressif et suffisamment de protéines et de calories pour grandir. Ce stack couvre les deux. Commencez par une bonne base protéinée, ajoutez de la créatine (le supplément de prise de muscle le plus étudié), intégrez un gainer de masse quand les calories des repas manquent, puis complétez avec des EAA, un pré-entraînement pour l'intensité et des collations riches en protéines. Tous les produits ci-dessous sont en stock au Canada et expédiés rapidement de notre magasin de Montréal.

Base protéinée — lactosérum, isolat et mélanges

Créatine — l'ajout no 1 pour la prise de muscle

Gainer de masse — pour des calories supplémentaires

EAA / BCAA — pour la récupération

Pré-entraînement — pour l'intensité

Collations riches en protéines — pour atteindre votre apport quotidien

Cette page fournit de l'information générale, et non un avis médical ou nutritionnel. Les suppléments soutiennent un programme d'entraînement et d'alimentation — ils ne le remplacent pas. Consultez un professionnel de la santé ou un diététiste au besoin.

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