I packed on 22lbs of muscle — these are the Black Friday fitness deals I used to do it

JAXJOX DumbbellConnect| Was $499.99, now $199.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)

I have a pair of these adjustable dumbbells at home and use them for accessory movements like dumbbell box step-downs and lateral raises. These help build muscle and can also be used to strengthen the working joints and aid injury prevention in the future. What’s more, they’re now down 60% at Best Buy, saving you $300. 

Bowflex SelectTech 2080 Barbell with Curl Bar | was $599,  now $449 at Bowflex (opens in new tab)

The focus of all my workouts is compound moves like the squat, deadlift, and bench press. I also train with Olympic lifts like the snatch and clean and jerk, using bumper plates so I can drop the bar safely. This barbell and curl bar package from is $150 off right now, and it has everything you need for a great workout. 

BLK BOX Cast Iron Kettlebell 2.0 24kg | was $67, now $60 at BLK BOX (opens in new tab)

It was important to me that I maintained a functional, working body. So, while it’s not optimal for all-out growth, I continued some conditioning work alongside my strength training. Kettlebells are fantastic tools for working into a high-intensity workout that will have your muscles and lungs working overtime. I own this BLK BOX weight, but any item from our roundup of the best kettlebells will do the trick. 

Myprotein Weight Gainer Blend | was: $54.99, now $22.49 at Myprotein (opens in new tab)

I’ll do some formal exercise most days and tend to be active outside the gym, too, with hobbies including cycling, wild swimming, and walking the dog. So this weight gainer shake is ideal, with 50g of carbohydrates, 370 calories, and 30g of protein in every serving. It helps my body recover from hard workouts and gives me the fuel to perform at my best. Save 50% right now with the code DEAL at checkout. 

Myprotein Creatine Monohydrate Powder | was $34.99, now $17.49 at Myprotein (opens in new tab)

After introducing creatine into my diet a couple of years ago, I quickly found I felt stronger in the gym. You can mix it into your post-workout protein shake or even take it with water. While you can get some from your diet, this supplement helps you stay topped up to hit your goals. Save 50% today with the code DEAL at checkout. 

Natrol Vitamin B12 | was $9.99, now $7 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

As a vegetarian, I use vitamin B12 supplements like this one from Natrol to make up for possible deficiencies in my diet. Among the benefits of B12 are its role in forming DNA and red blood cells and its ability to help us use the protein we eat. But it isn’t found in many plant foods, so it can be worth supplementing for those following vegetarian and vegan diets. Don't miss out on this 30% saving.