Your Shred Month Stack: The 4 Supps to Get You Lean

Shred Month is here. Whether you're chasing a leaner look, more energy for training, or just want to feel good in your skin by summer, the right stack makes the difference. Here are the 4 must-haves to build your shred stack this September, plus the shortcut if you want it all sorted in one hit.

PROTEIN POWDER:

Protein keeps you fuller for longer, protects lean muscle while you're in a deficit, and speeds up recovery so you can keep training hard. Not all proteins are built for shredding though you want something high in protein, low in carbs and fat.

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Want the full rundown? Check out our Top 5 Protein Powders For Shredding for our complete pick list this Shred Month.

FAT BURNERS:

If body composition is the goal, this is where Shred Month lives. Fat burners support your energy and metabolic processes while you're training hard in a calorie deficit, with ingredients like carnitine to support calorie processing, plus mental focus and mood support so the deficit doesn't wreck your week.

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AMINOS:

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, essential for muscle repair, mood regulation and organ function. Of the 20 aminos involved in protein metabolism, 9 are essential meaning you need to get them from food or supplements.

Within those, the three Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs — L-leucine, Iso-leucine and Valine) specifically drive muscle repair and growth. EAA/BCAA supplements also help top up electrolytes lost through sweat during hard training sessions handy while you're training more and eating less this Shred Month.

Amino acids are suitable for anyone looking to recover faster, grow muscle faster, perform better and feel great while doing it.

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RECOVERY:

Cutting calories while training hard puts extra strain on recovery this is not the section to skip during Shred Month.

Glutamine promotes muscle protein synthesis and supports gut and immune health while you're in a deficit. And sleep does the heavy lifting: 7-9 hours a night reduces stress and fatigue and optimises recovery, but if you're struggling to get there, a sleep/recovery supplement can help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and support natural melatonin levels.

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Tri-Magnesium by Applied Nutrition

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Creatine by Genetix Nutrition

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Adrenal Code by Genetix Nutrition

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Build Your Shred Month Stack

Protein to protect muscle, Hydroxy Lean to drive fat loss, aminos to fuel training and recovery to back it all up that's your four. Shop the Shred Stack for the fast-track, or build your own from the picks above.