£33.99 for a 908g tub

Some experts suggest that you need as much as 2g of protein per kilo of bodyweight per day to put on muscle, and it can be tough to get that without overloading on calories. That’s where Promax comes in – a scoop after a workout provides you with a nice 24g hit and only 120 calories. Promax is whey protein rather than casein, so it’s quickly absorbed and stops you from feeling bloated. It mixes easily with water so you don’t get those nasty powdery lumps in your drink.

For more information, go to maximuscle.com/promax.

£29.99 for a box of 12 bars

Each Cyclone bar contains a 23g wallop of protein and 5g of creatine, which most experts agree is the ideal daily amount if you’re training hard. As well as providing energy for bursts of all-out effort with short recovery intervals, creatine will help you pack on size by drawing water into your muscles and helping reduce protein breakdown after exercise. It's best to stuff one of these tangy treats into your gym bag and eat it immediately after your workout.

For more information, go to maximuscle.com/cyclonebars.

£19.99 for a case of eight

Maxi-Milk is a ready-to-drink protein shake that helps you quickly recover after a hard workout and increases your lean muscle mass. Despite packing a huge 34g of protein per serving, Maxi-Milk isn't thick or gloopy, and this flavour really does taste like a smooth chocolate milkshake. There’s an equally tasty strawberry version too. It's a pre-mixed drink, which makes it super-convenient when you want a hit of protein but don't have time to make your own using powder and water. Drink it within 20 minutes of training for best effect.

For more information, go to maximuscle.com/maximilk.

£43.99 for a 1.2kg tub

This all-in-one bulk-building powder delivers everything you need to increase your strength and size in one mouth-watering chocolate minty hit. Each serving contains 60g of muscle-boosting protein and 10g of glutamine and creatine, which can also increase lean muscle mass. Maximusle advises you to mix it with water but here at MF we think it tastes best with milk. To get the maximum benefits from using Cyclone, you need to have a shake in the morning and one immediately after training. As well as choc mint it comes in chocolate, strawberry, banana, vanilla and orange flavours.

For more information, go to maximuscle.com/cyclone.