Preworkout?

Anyone here use pre-workout?

I'm talking about Cellucor C4 and products like that. Any recommendations about different pre-workouts? Do I even need it? etc.

Also, what do you guys eat/drink post-workout??

 

Mr Hyde, crazy pumps - Just don't have more than one scoop!!

Pre workout I either have 125g uncle bens wholegrain rice with 100g chicken bits, or a slice of peanut butter on wholegrain toast and a banana. Both work very well!

Edit: Just realised you said post-workout, post work-out is easy! I usually have my dinner post workout (Steak/Salmon/Chicken/Beef burger with Pasta/Rice and Vegetables) if you don't workout before dinner, just have a protein shake!

Good luck

 

When i was using pwos i found that they only worked for a month or so, but the pwo definitely gave me much needed energy after a long day at work, it can surely fuck up your appetite and sleep so be careful, i used a pwo called craze if you still have it on any shelfs near you i highly recommend you to buy it, literally feels like youre on crack and cant stop lifting even when your body wants to quit, just a weird feeling

 

I believe craze was banned for being too strong lol

 

c4 is way more than strong enough to start out with. But if your in it for insane just hardcore the one I'm stuck on is dr Hyde. I'm going to switch to Dr Jekyll just claims it has No2 additives

 

thanks for the responses. do these all contain creatine or are there non-creatine pwo's

 

Don't quote me but from all of the ones I have tried and I have tried ALOT all contain creatine as if does increase you size, strength, and is well good for you. Creatine is in all kinds of different foods so don't get to thinking it's a drug or crap like that.

Now the myth that creatine is just water weight is retarded. Someone else can probably explain it alot better than I can probably Jack.

 

Honestly, there are so many Pre-Workouts. Most of them have their own "Special" ingredient, but a lot are the same. Just go onto Bodybuilding.com and search pre-workout, so many to choose from with lots of reviews of what is good about them and what is not.

Still best pre-workout is Coffee, Keep it old school.

 

Coffee as a preworkout? I can see from the cafine but wouldn't it be weak?

 

Depends how much and how strong the coffee is, I mean even taking Melatonin is a great Pre-workout, even tho it is ment for sleeping right? There are so many different things out there you just have to see what works best for you.

 

Creatine is a naturally produced in your body to help supply energy. Taking it in moderations isn't bad. Though one thing to keep in mind is if you do take it, you will want to take it regularly, as your body will quickly become used to intaking whatever prescribed amounts you're taking, and will cut its own production down.

It is known to help retain water in your muscles, visually making you look bigger, while also increasing the maximal force production of your muscles, meaning you can lift a bit extra which helps you gain muscle.

A notable study found: "A study in 1999 with males ages 22 (+- 2.9) found that males given creatine and males given placebo showed no drastic difference in body mass with the creatine group having a 2 kg change in mass due to higher body water content" - Something to think about.

 

It's all based on what type of results you're trying to see. Too often will you see people placing themselves in categories with bodybuilders and individuals who follow rigorous workout routines..

A pre-workout is great, but it doesn't have to be C4 or anything. Dip your pinky in coconut oil, put it on your tongue for a minute and spit it out. Eat a snickers bar. Drink a Monster.

All a pre-workout does is add extra sugar to your body for those extra reps. Unless you force yourself to push your body, supplements will have no true benefit.

Don't waste tons of money on supplements unless you truly plan on following a healthy workout routine, diet and lifestyle.

 

Uhh I completely have to call bullshit on the melatonin. melatonin is a natural chemical release in your brain for sleep there's no way that it will help you workout. You may even get hurt from being sleepy trying to lift.

 

Craze was banned because it had traces of methamphetamines in it, which weren't doctrined by the FDA.

Pre-Workouts honestly just help me get motivated and get going. Gets me out of my lazy mode, which I tend to get in right before going to work out.

Currently on MusclePharm Assault. It's not bad but not too high potent stuff. I've tried Cellulor, Super Pump, GameDay. There are some others but I can't remember them.

 

Just got done taking that was a good preworkout. Jack3d was also found to test positive for methamphetamines in military drug testing

 

thanks for the responses.

gonna get some C4 or mr. hyde

 

At the moment if i am to use pre-workout i have platinum pre by optimum nutrition.

For me it gives you a very good amount of energy without lasting like 12 hours and stopping you from sleeping like others.

 

But at the same time a cup of strong black coffee without sugar does the trick as well.

 

I've always stuck to natural pre workout even though supplements are so popular

 

Go to pre workout would be a cup of black coffee or half a caffeine pill (200 mg per full pill)

I like to treat myself with my post workout. You can't go wrong with an oreo milkshake..