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Pre work out recommendations

Joelley1007
Joelley1007 Posts: 36 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Im currently looking for a new pre work out. I've used Pulse and c4. I liked pulse , but it's on the pricey side. Not a fan of c4 I had to take 2 scoops and still didn't feel anything. Maybe I got used to it, not sure. Anyway I'm open to suggestions. I've been looking on Amazon and reading reviews , but it's quite stressful lol. I go to the gym early in the morning and like to drink my pre work out on the way so I feel awake and energized when I get there. Thanks!

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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    C4 was reformulated and is stronger.
  • 95savvy
    95savvy Posts: 114 Member
    i love c4. mr. hyde is a good one too. how long have you been taking a pre workout. you might need to cycle off 4 weeks so you don't become used to the effect.
  • FabianRodriguez94
    FabianRodriguez94 Posts: 221 Member
    Musclepharm assault is probably my favorite. I do agree that you might need to take a few weeks off so you do not get too used to the effects.
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    What do you mean you didn't feel it?

    You didn't feel energized from the caffeine? Or maybe you didn't feel the tingles from the beta-alanine?

    C4 is a low stim PWO so if you want something that is more stimulating try:
    • BPI Sports: Pump HD
    • BodyBuilding.com SCREAM
    • Betancourt: D-Stunner
    • Controlled Labs White Flood Reborn
    • JYM Pre JYM
    • SAN Fierce Domination
    • Pro Supps Mr. HYDE

    Plain, cheap caffeine pills are also an option.
  • Joelley1007
    Joelley1007 Posts: 36 Member
    Thanks guys! I actually like to feel the beta-alanine tingles so I know it's working , but never felt it with the c4. It's been about 4-5 weeks with the c4 , so I know it's time for me to cycle with something else.
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    Joelley1007 wrote: »
    Thanks guys! I actually like to feel the beta-alanine tingles so I know it's working , but never felt it with the c4. It's been about 4-5 weeks with the c4 , so I know it's time for me to cycle with something else.

    The tingles don't mean it's "working" per se. A preworkout would work just fine without beta-alanine. Beta-Alanine doesn't even need to be taken pre workout.

    Also, some people are non-responders to it. If you are a responder however, those tingles go away with prolonged daily use after about 3 weeks of system saturation.
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