Are there any benefits to taking BCAAs preworkout? (ie... more endurance, energy, less soreness?)...Or should I just take my BCAAs supp. with my POST workout shake? Thanks for the help.
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02-24-2007, 02:33 PM #1Registered User
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Any benefits of taking BCAAs PRE-workout??
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02-24-2007, 02:44 PM #2Gone.....
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You should see some benefit taking them pre workout as well.
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02-24-2007, 02:46 PM #3Registered User
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mix them with protein and high glycemic carbs. That mixture will maximize the post workout anabolic responce and insulin spike.
Read this pubmed article on the optimal recovery drink:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
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02-24-2007, 02:48 PM #4Go Hard or Go Home
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Def. helps endurance in the gym, it will help push out a few more reps. Def. notice this with a product like Purple Wraath or Xtend.
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02-24-2007, 02:49 PM #5
I've seen great results using EAAs pre and post workout, so there would be some benefit with taking BCAAs at both times too.
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02-24-2007, 03:28 PM #6Dedicated
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Yea, BCAA's pre, during, and post is a great idea
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02-24-2007, 03:34 PM #7Go Hard or Go Home
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Yup, that is the way to go. Since I've added BCAA's and EAA's I have seen nice improvement.Originally Posted by dieselbuilder
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