do you think taking amino acids (in tablets) is a must? I used them once and found my pump was awesome.....maybe the argenine? they are expensive but if they give good gains i'll definently use them again.
when i had them (aminos) they were free form (tablets 320 in a bottle by Optimum Nutrition) and i also had whey protein (also Optimum) 3-4 shakes a day sometimes just 2 and i took 2 aminos 3 times aday.