(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best sports nutrition pre-workout products

I drink coffee throughout the day so I usually use stun- free preworkouts.( Plus caffeine is a vasoconstrictor and is counterproductive when it comes to pumps. ) Usually targeted for increased pumps. Jack3d was my favorite before it got discontinued. These are a few that I use now that give me similar effects.

I try to cycle things I like to try to stop my body from getting used to it. Hopefully this helps

GAT PMP (Peak Muscle Performance), Next Generation Pre Workout Powder for Intense Performance Gains, Stimulant Free Blue Raspberry, 30 Servings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXJSBBW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cd-0AbZ87NZM8

PEScience High Volume Caffeine Free Pump Pre Workout, Raspberry Lemonade, 252 Gram https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01634FS7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ke-0AbN8WMM12


H vol 30 Serv Green Apple Martini, 10.1 oz - 285G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NH0K2QW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-f-0Ab9CPAE12



Betancourt Nutrition Pump'd Pre Workout Supplement, Strawberry Kiwi, 210 Gram https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MKXJT4I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qg-0AbDTC6BC8

I use cellucor! I like it, but I will be looking into cheaper ones as well once it’s over (I’m pretty stingy so $24 is a lot to me, I got it for cheaper thru subscribing to it but if I find something cheaper I might be picking something else). I really like it, price is the only issue I have, but it also seems to be really competitively priced for a preworkout from what I’ve seen and I might stick with it.

It’s completely vegan according to my google search.

Link: Cellucor C4 Original Pre Workout Powder Energy Drink w/ Creatine, Nitric Oxide & Beta Alanine, Icy Blue Razz, 30 Servings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N25BZXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.EHXAbPKVN1JG

I just bought bulk powders from that site for all the active ingredients in this pre-workout and it worked quite well for me---insane pumps and could get more reps on 3rd, 4th, and 5th sets. It depends on what you're taking the preworkout for, though. If you only care about increased blood flow and pump, 8g citrulline is the only requirement. If you care about a stimulant, then caffeine (and l-theanine to take the edge off the caffeine high, if you want the energy without the jitters).

Do you know if something like this product would affect me in these ways? I plan on ordering it in the near future

GAT - NITRAFLEX - Testosterone Boosting Powder, Increases Blood Flow, Boosts Strength and Energy, Improves Exercise Performance, Creatine-Free (Pineapple, 30 Servings) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C0BT9DQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_juQMDb9ARKT7R

I use this, and it works really well! Nice also that, since it’s unflavored, you can control the “dose” without worrying about if it will be too weak or strong in the flavortown department. Most preworkouts are way too sweet for me, so I premix it in a 1:1 ratio with Ultimate electrolyte powder, and it’s perfect.

A couple weeks ago, gym bro offered me some of his pre-workout which has 274 mg of caffeine per scoop. At first I was very skeptical about the supplement as I normally experience heart palpitations with previous pre-workouts. Gym bro's pre-workout, however, allowed me to have the best upper workout I had in a long time!

Me, being the poor college student, decided to buy caffeine pills which has 200 mg of caffeine per tablet. I took a caffeine tablet for today's lower workout in hopes of achieving the same experience I had with gym bro's pre-workout. Unfortunately, I started experiencing heart palpitations during my workout. The only thing I can think of is that gym bro's pre-workout contains L-citrulline, which I discovered to be a vasodilator. If I were to buy Citrulline and take it with a caffeine tablet, could it possibly give me the same wonderful effect as gym bro's pre-workout?

They are powder drink mixes with about the same ingredients as energy drinks you see at gas stations. I try to get the ones without creatine as it makes you gain weight, it's meant for people who lift a lot I think. Beta-alanine is another common ingredient but it doesn't have any negative effects.

They are also usually sugar-free but taste good to me. Kinda like crystal light. Lotta fruity citrus flavors. I'm drinking this one right now. it has about 200mg caffeine. If I get one with something crazy like 400mg caffeine I just use half the scoop. Less than $1 per drink.

Good caffeine free pre-workouts:

noxivol

hydro pump

noxygen

Good low to moderate caffeine Pre-workouts

jekyll

jet fuse


I'm a stim junky in recovery so to speak, and I find jet fuse has just enough caffeine to get me going without over doing it.

If I were to pick my favorite of what I listed, Jet fuse would be the one. Also, I managed an independent nutrition store for 4 years. I have tried hundreds of pre-workouts. The list I made was my top 5 recommendations based on what you asked for.

That's great man, congrats!

I start with a preworkout, and finish my workouts with the weight gainer. I don't really use a stack like I used to.

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My bad. I mixed 6g of Citrulline, 3g of Beta Alaine, 5g of Creatine, 200mg of caffeine, and 1.4g of Crystal Light Green Tea Peach Mango Drink Mix. I couldn't sit still, and got one of the best workouts I've had in a while, even though I was in a shitty hotel gym. I got the L-Citrulline here, the Beta Alaine here, and the Crystal Light here. Those were all from Amazon, and were basically exactly enough to mix together right out of the package. Dump everything in a bowl, mix, and you have 83.333 servings. The caffeine pills and the Creatine I got on MyProtein.com for pretty darn cheap. I had to crush the pills and it wasn't hard, considering you just count out 83 pills and use a hammer/rolling pin to powderize them, but it would definitely be easier to get powder and measure out 16.667g of it and toss it in the mix. To get 83ish servings of the Creatine, measure out 1 and 3/4 cups of the stuff and throw it on in. It cost a little over $70 and makes as I said 83.3 servings, and only has what I think are the relatively necessary pre-workout components in it. The Crystal Light confess in other flavors but the Amazon link above gives just about exactly enough for 80ish servings if mixed with 16oz of water. Go for it, I'm glad I did!

Edit: sorry for the mistakes I'm on mobile

Edit 2: One serving is 4.8tsp

I just went through my first tubs of Altius and Powerbuild by Jacked Factory. This was my first pre-workout set, so YMMV, but this stuff worked really well for me. From what I've heard about C4, it gets you really pumped but then you crash. Altius brought me up, but what made the difference is I just stayed there. I go through my whole workout without that crash. They also are very clear with what ingredients go into the product and there's no "proprietary blend" garbage in there either. Just tested ingredients.

It's definitely cheaper to go the "bulk supplements" option and buy the ingredients individually, but I liked the Jacked Factory products and will buy them again.

I use Do it Vitamins pump pills great ingredients and great company
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013JB19TW/ref=pd_aw_fbt_121_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0MAKZMTWGPEBBXCK66A7

Also, let me just add... pre-workout really helps: https://www.amazon.com/MuscleTech-NeuroCore-Raspberry-Explosive-Servings/dp/B0187S2NLU

It may also help to do targeted protein/carb intake post-workout. So if you plan to burn 10 - 12 carbs on one meal, make it the one post workout with good protein.

I've used most of the popular ones. Craze, Hyde, jack3d, 1mr, NOshotgun and may others but the two I seem to going back to are Labrada's Super Charge Xtreme and Optimum Nutritions's Platinum Pre both give you 'clean' energy and dont make you feel like complete shit after your workout.

You know, I don't think people out age really need coffee/caffeine to function. Honestly I think we drink it for the edge or reaction most of the time. Personally I have 250mg of caffeine when I am out cycling or before I go to the gym, other than that I just have the occasional long night of studying where it is a must. :)

To the people out there who have a need for caffeine but cant afford the expensive energy drinks out there or doesn't like tea or coffee you should try a pre-workout like this. its cheaper per mg of caffeine without all of the added sugar and such. I defiantly recommend it.

I usually just use ON's Amino Energy.

But got a good deal on this preworkout that I'm really liking.

Don't listen to the haters, pre-workouts are fine. I'd recommend https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Energy-Unflavored-Supplement-Sweeteners/dp/B071ZDD3HL

Try again.

5th image says 160mg caffeine

So does amazon... https://www.amazon.com/MuscleTech-Neurocore-Supplement-Blue-Raspberry/dp/B0187S2NLU#immersive-view_1488246670983

Try this...

https://www.amazon.com/Legion-Pulse-Pre-Workout-Supplement/dp/B00M8JEICM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1525094847&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=pulse&th=1

Optimum Nutrition makes one without creatine. The raspberry lemonade flavor is quite tolerable.