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Best Pre-workout?!

adam_willard12
adam_willard12 Posts: 12 Member
edited February 16 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hello all, I had been using Musclepharm Assault (old version) and just ran out, any input on good pre-workouts??

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  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I use C4 Extreme, it seems to do the trick. I get a good deal at Costco.
  • sschneider1202
    sschneider1202 Posts: 35
    I use Cardio Cuts and I love it.
  • insane5150
    insane5150 Posts: 93 Member
    yep C-4 all the way!

    Like the above mentioned, Costco.... 2 pack for $38 here in CA
  • smattillion
    smattillion Posts: 33 Member
    1MR vortex
    Nanovapor
    Xpand

    Three of my favorites :)
  • eating4me
    eating4me Posts: 239 Member
    I also use C4 Extreme. I prefer the Strawberry Margarita or Fruit Punch flavors so far. I can definitely notice a difference in my lifting when I take it, vs. when I don't. (I can lift heavier, and my endurance is much better)
  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    A banana.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    i dont always use a pwo, but when i do, i likes me some with dem beta alanines in it.

    i think i dig the itchies.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    pornhub
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Coffee and a Power Bar.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Coffee and a Power Bar.

    Clif Builder's Bar for me, but basically the same thing. Or 3 or 4 bananas if it's an endurance based workout. Always coffee though.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Coffee and a Power Bar.

    Clif Builder's Bar for me, but basically the same thing. Or 3 or 4 bananas if it's an endurance based workout. Always coffee though.

    Yeah I actually prefer the Builder's Bars. Those things are great. I'm opting for Power Bars lately to save a few calories while cutting. The Protein Plus bar has the same amount of protein for like 60 fewer calories.
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    ddyhyv.jpg
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    pornhub

    lmao
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Coffee and a Power Bar.

    Clif Builder's Bar for me, but basically the same thing. Or 3 or 4 bananas if it's an endurance based workout. Always coffee though.

    Yeah I actually prefer the Builder's Bars. Those things are great. I'm opting for Power Bars lately to save a few calories while cutting. The Protein Plus bar has the same amount of protein for like 60 fewer calories.

    I'll have to check some of them out. Thanks!
  • stakoc94
    stakoc94 Posts: 70 Member
    Quest Bar and coffee, coffee with a scoop(s) of protein powder, or just food!! Depends on the day and what my protein/carb needs are for the day after meals.

    I have done powdered pre workouts but find that correct eating does just as much good for my energy levels. And costs less :wink:

    Today was cold coffee with 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. I just use leftover coffee from the morning, shake it up and leave it in the fridge till I head to the gym. Drink it on the way there and I'm good to go!
  • sassabella
    sassabella Posts: 98
    My friend bought C4 yesterday and I am now looking into it as well. Apparently its really good and not worth bucket loads.

    I tried Jack3d micro which was good but I'm not sure if I would go back to it.
  • pobalita
    pobalita Posts: 741 Member
    coffee and a bagel or oatmeal
  • Shapingupforlife
    Shapingupforlife Posts: 28 Member
    Top Secret Nutrition Cardio Igniter - Blue Raspberry , iForce Conquer - Fruit Punch or N.O.-Xplode 2.0 - Lemonade.

    I rotate between these 3 every few weeks because my body gets used to one product too easily. Happy Shopping!!
  • mailroomclerk
    mailroomclerk Posts: 70
    Jumper cables clamped to the nipples.

    Just kidding, I think about how much I hate my Dad.




    C4 is pretty good or any pre-work mix but if you just ran out now is a good time to take a break from it if you've built up some tolerance. If you take a couple weeks off you'll get that serial killer itch back we disturbingly crave. Right now I'm taking a thermo (fat burners like Super HD, OxyElite Pro etc.), this gives me a TON of energy throughout the day. I like to use C4 when I'm doing extended cardio though. I stack this with Pornhub like that other guy mentioned.
  • NYactor1
    NYactor1 Posts: 9,642 Member
    DS Craze...now only $189 on Amazon. And still worth it.
  • Sarah4fitness
    Sarah4fitness Posts: 437 Member
    HyperFX (lately to me) tastes god-awful, though in the past I've been a fan. WORST I've tried was White Flood. (VOMMY!)

    Best? A solid meal 1 hour before.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    pornhub

    <hugs>

    and I thought I was the only one.

    I mostly don't use one- occasionally I 'll have coffee- but 90% of the time, I just show up and work.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,105 Member
    Music and attitude adjustment.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    C4 and Rammstein Radio on Pandora while driving to the gym!
  • Gray_Sare
    Gray_Sare Posts: 21
    i dont always use a pwo, but when i do, i likes me some with dem beta alanines in it.

    i think i dig the itchies.



    hahaha I HATE the itchies!!! My workout partner spiked my C4 with a beta alanine & I've never sweat so much during a routine I'd done 100 times.

    Anyways, I've used C4 and liked it better than others.
  • Snow3y
    Snow3y Posts: 1,412 Member
    It really depends on your goals mate... I use something called Apli-x Pre, which has a blend of BCAA's, HCL, beta-alanine and a little bit of caffeine... I firmly believe in having correct nutrition for before and after training (i stick to mostly strength training) and this just helps my body cope with the loads I do...

    If you're looking for something with more of a kick to it for energy, look into supplements with higher caffeine content.. I'd most certainly recommend a creatine of sorts with it :)
  • garoyall
    garoyall Posts: 8
    DS Craze...now only $189 on Amazon. And still worth it.

    Only if you like methamphetamine in your pre-workout.

    http://abcnews.go.com/Health/meth-substance-found-craze-workout-supplement-report/story?id=20572095
  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    DS Craze...now only $189 on Amazon. And still worth it.

    Only if you like methamphetamine in your pre-workout.

    http://abcnews.go.com/Health/meth-substance-found-craze-workout-supplement-report/story?id=20572095
    I don't believe it was meth in the product but a meth like product which is not the same. I used craze before and honestly it wasn't any better than any other preworkout. It was overhyped.
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