Lifting question about preworkout

brokened00 · 2017-08-13T00:45:51+00:00

I also lift 6 days a week and am what most people consider to be very muscular. I used to buy pre workout formulas like C4 and NOxplode. I eventually realized I was spending a lot of money and sometimes feeling jittery or foggy headed from them. If you look on the ingredients list you may notice that there's a lot of "proprietary blends" where certain ingredients are withheld and the amounts used are nowhere to be found. So, I started making my own formula, I spend probably a third of the amount of money now and get more of the shit that works and less of the shit that doesn't (or could even be harmful). I buy the following , in bulk from Amazon:

creatine monohydrate: (5 grams per day. Helps your cells generate ATP faster so you can lift heavier and recoup between sets faster, also hydrates your cells and makes you look more muscular than you truly are)

Caffeine: I take anywhere from 100 MG to 200 MG depending on how tired I am prior to lifting (benefits are obvious, more energy and performance)

L theanine: 200 MG (makes you more controlled and clear minded to mellow out the caffeine)

Citrulline malate: 200 MG (gives a good pump)

Banana for energy and anti-cramping properties

Can all be purchased for cheap and cuts out the bullshit filler ingredients!

Dio_Brando_Joestar · 2017-08-12T23:22:25+00:00

caffeine pills (just one) are the best preworkout supplements you can use. or a cup of strong coffee.

GayLubeOil · 2017-08-13T07:03:05+00:00

Go to Starbucks eat half a brownie and a nitro cold brew. If you spike your blood sugar you dont need to rely on stims as much.

HeavyJhon · 2017-08-12T22:28:04+00:00

Obviously, preworkout is an ocational thing to use in special situations, not everyday, for example a day when you are Unmotivated, or leg day if leg is hard for you.

Andrea-Amilcare · 2017-08-12T23:08:18+00:00

Pre workouts are a waste of money imo. The only time I will use a "pre-workout" is BCAA' s when I'm cutting.

LordThunderbolt · 2017-08-13T02:24:35+00:00

Bruh you don't need pre workout. You either want these fucking gains, or you don't. If you're working 60h a week and youre fucking spent after work but you gotta go lift, sure take a coffee or whatever. But avoid pre workouts.

CaptainSupream · 2017-08-13T02:38:25+00:00

Mct oil is hands down the most beneficial preworkout. Creatine is great too but you dont need to take it before you workout.

Fuck caffeine this affects sleep no matter how early you take it.

If you want mental clarity and great energy try a fasted workout.

ScottDurden · 2017-08-13T06:12:53+00:00

I just go by if I finish a pre workout container ok it's time to take a break for a couple weeks. Then two weeks later get a new pre workout and repeat. It's good to give yourself a break every once in a while.

skeetbangbabyboy · 2017-08-13T14:39:14+00:00

Get Singularity by Gnosis nutrition, only like 5 ingredients, none of the extra shitty stimulants

QuasarAfterLife · 2017-08-12T23:01:31+00:00

Metal is the best preworkout and inworkout everyone should use...

Can we please stop using shit that are going to ruin our life?

Title	Lifting question about preworkout
Author	StockDude50
Upvotes	3
Comments	28
Date	August 12, 2017 9:14 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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