What do you use for a pre workout?

Mingwan · 07-12-2017, 12:14 PM

I usually ingest some simple carbs before my workout.

Mingwan · 07-12-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

protein drinks don't work for people, because they use the wrong protein and ingest it wrong as well.

they drink slow acting whey and want to chug it down faster than the body can process it getting all gassy and pissing out most of the active metabolites.

learn how each type of protein works, and take it sparingly

I don't think there is a slow acting whey protein. Wouldn't that be casein?

mantis · 07-12-2017, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mingwan

I don't think there is a slow acting whey protein. Wouldn't that be casein?

yes casein is a slow whey protein, whey isolates and the MAP are fast acting

Mingwan · 07-13-2017, 01:43 PM

I thought those were two different protein types. Whey and casein.

Bt12 · 12-17-2017, 11:48 AM

I take green tea extract pills, then creatine, and sip a large dunkin donut coffee throughout workout.

Then walk on treadmill at incline to warmup before going hulk on weights

FlaPatsFan · 12-17-2017, 01:14 PM

Pre workout is a scam, another form of addiction. A long time ago a tried an experiment. I tracked all my numbers while in the miserable weeks of cycling off the pre workout ( which most people don’t do correctly). Anyhoo, I found that my 1RMs and heavy working sets where not that much off from my numbers using pre workout. Conclusion....I ditched the pre workout. What I replaced it with was 1000 times better...BCAAs!!!! This gave me sustained strength and endurance through out my entire training session!!! My numbers went up along with 1RMs and PRs!!! Mixed with a little Coconut water and G2 it makes a great hydration replenishing fuel source to feed your body exactly what it needs during and post workout! I swear by it and have been using it for over 10 years! If I need a little pick me up I do a few sips of 5hr Energy. So ditch the pre workout and get on the BCAA/Amino Train! The shit works!

The Chaddening · 12-18-2017, 04:24 PM

Current pre workout:

Optimum nutrition amino energy
2.5g Betaine
2.5g Creatine Hydrochloride
2.5g Beta Alanine

Kind of nice to take a break from all the Huperzine, Alpha GPC, etc. and just get the mental boost from caffeine and beta alanine.

F30-XP-DM · 12-21-2017, 01:46 PM

I've been going with PRE JYM lately with some success. tried various products, and this is my favorite so far

Jmore92 · 06-10-2018, 10:29 PM

Nitaflex by GAT is my favorite prework out by far. Mixed with trans4orm thermogetic by evlution nutrion I get an awesome work out!

floridaorange · 11-09-2020, 09:25 AM

i get easily wired taking 2 BCAA's pills - more than that and i'm overly wired for 2 days. everyone responds differently so find what works best for you. also if my cardio is where it should be - a little caffeine or bcaa's is more than enough.

JP10 · 11-09-2020, 11:37 AM

Cup of black coffee.

CalAcacian · 11-10-2020, 05:43 PM

I've used the same pre-workout combination for years, including during the time that I competed in Men's Physique. C4 and H:vol. Depending on the direction I am moving in terms of overall strength, cutting, bulking, or focusing on vascularity, I will modify my intake of peptides, BCAAs, or L-carnitine.

ramman434 · 11-13-2020, 12:50 PM

I use C4 & a BCAA. I use till the servings done (30 days), then take 3-4wks off to let my body adjust so that it doesn't become dependent on the pre-workout for energy.

Plus who really knows long-term effects lol

floridaorange · 11-15-2020, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JP10

Cup of black coffee.

real g's take hyphy mud

c1pher · 11-15-2020, 06:02 PM

Cocaine.

JP10 · 11-16-2020, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by floridaorange

real g's take hyphy mud

Lmao, that is a little much for me. Instant Dark roast & pepsi, hell no haha

Mr.SugarSkulls · 11-25-2020, 12:22 AM

You guys use a bunch of shit products.

Get your self some DMAA in your life. (Dark energy stacked with any pump product =

)

JP10 · 11-25-2020, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.SugarSkulls

You guys use a bunch of shit products.

Get your self some DMAA in your life. (Dark energy stacked with any pump product =

)

Well you're not wrong with this comment, DMAA is the shit, old formula Jaked3d was awesome. I'm past wasting money on pre-workout though, majority of formulas are 200mg+ of caffeine - I've seen up to 400mg. That's just absurd in my opinion. Making your body reliant on caffeine doesn't do wonders for your heart health. Just more reasoning why the entire fitness industry is a smoke and mirror shit show.

strohw · 11-25-2020, 10:09 AM

I don't drink caffeine. When I do take pre workout with caffeine I can't sleep, regardless of when I take it. I also never thought of pre workout as an aid for more gains. I workout directly after work so I just need something to give me a little pep, nothing else. Currently I use Nutrabio PRE Stim Free and it's been working well for that.

ramman434 · 11-25-2020, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP10

Well you're not wrong with this comment, DMAA is the shit, old formula Jaked3d was awesome. I'm past wasting money on pre-workout though, majority of formulas are 200mg+ of caffeine - I've seen up to 400mg. That's just absurd in my opinion. Making your body reliant on caffeine doesn't do wonders for your heart health. Just more reasoning why the entire fitness industry is a smoke and mirror shit show.

Damn I miss the old Jaked3d. That stuff was perfect.

The Chaddening · 12-10-2020, 10:30 PM

Fermented urine and gamer girl bathwater

1MOREMOD · 12-10-2020, 11:56 PM

Where you get the water at? Asking for a friend

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Bt12 Captain 391 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2018 X5,2018 m2, 2018 x1 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bicoastal iTrader: (0)	I take green tea extract pills, then creatine, and sip a large dunkin donut coffee throughout workout. Then walk on treadmill at incline to warmup before going hulk on weights
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FlaPatsFan Major 749 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: 2011 328i wagon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Pre workout is a scam, another form of addiction. A long time ago a tried an experiment. I tracked all my numbers while in the miserable weeks of cycling off the pre workout ( which most people don’t do correctly). Anyhoo, I found that my 1RMs and heavy working sets where not that much off from my numbers using pre workout. Conclusion....I ditched the pre workout. What I replaced it with was 1000 times better...BCAAs!!!! This gave me sustained strength and endurance through out my entire training session!!! My numbers went up along with 1RMs and PRs!!! Mixed with a little Coconut water and G2 it makes a great hydration replenishing fuel source to feed your body exactly what it needs during and post workout! I swear by it and have been using it for over 10 years! If I need a little pick me up I do a few sips of 5hr Energy. So ditch the pre workout and get on the BCAA/Amino Train! The shit works!
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The Chaddening Major General 11582 Rep 5,510 Posts Drives: Bicycle - reducing carbon Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Kekistan iTrader: (0)	Current pre workout: Optimum nutrition amino energy 2.5g Betaine 2.5g Creatine Hydrochloride 2.5g Beta Alanine Kind of nice to take a break from all the Huperzine, Alpha GPC, etc. and just get the mental boost from caffeine and beta alanine.
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Jmore92 Private First Class 48 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 08 titanium silver e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ca iTrader: (0)	Nitaflex by GAT is my favorite prework out by far. Mixed with trans4orm thermogetic by evlution nutrion I get an awesome work out!
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JP10 Major 2476 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Cup of black coffee.
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