Coffee or pre-workout?

**kepa1994** · 10-23-2018, 02:47 AM

Hello guys, I was wondering what are you using before workout like a pre-workout?
coffee or some pre-workout?
If you use a pre-workout, write which one?
Thank you.

**MmmWatermelon** · 10-23-2018, 04:02 AM

Been drinking coffee for the past month. Gives me the exact same mental focus and endurance as any of the pre workout powders I used to buy. Don't plan on wasting money on p/o anymore

**danielmoo** · 10-23-2018, 06:15 AM

Obviously there is a big difference in that coffee doesn't have the ergogenic ingredients that preworkouts do, but it does have a mild amount of caffeine. Coffee is fine before a workout if you can handle it and only need minor stimulation.

I use 1 scoop of SuperPump MAX before every weight training session which is roughly going to be ~2 cups of coffee in terms of caffeine.

**poison** · 10-23-2018, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by MmmWatermelon

Been drinking coffee for the past month. Gives me the exact same mental focus and endurance as any of the pre workout powders I used to buy. Don't plan on wasting money on p/o anymore

If you want pumps to go with that, a cap of Vaso-6 goes down easy. Oh, and see my sig for java neds.

**yoojungl** · 10-23-2018, 06:59 AM

I prefer my pre with yohimbine b/c of it's thermogenic effects

but it's all personal preference~ I'm using MuscleTech's Vapor X5 atm

**CoffeeStout** · 10-23-2018, 07:04 AM

Coffee and preworkout

**OsPerez1996** · 10-23-2018, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by danielmoo

Obviously there is a big difference in that coffee doesn't have the ergogenic ingredients that preworkouts do, but it does have a mild amount of caffeine. Coffee is fine before a workout if you can handle it and only need minor stimulation.

This right here!

I’m very minamalist when it comes to things like this, so I just pop a 200mg Caffiene tab! Out of pure convinienece though, nothing special about them!

**Roidmonster55** · 10-23-2018, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by CoffeeStout

Coffee and preworkout

^^ LOL, this. I am very guilty of this

**TheFugitive** · 10-23-2018, 08:15 AM

Coffee and a PWO provide two different types of energy IMO

200 milligrams of coffee Vs. 200 milligrams of anhydrous don't feel the same. I always opt for a pre-workout before I train

BPI Sports - ONE MORE REP = a kick @ss workout

**compan** · 10-23-2018, 08:21 AM

I tend to use PWOs for the ergogenic ingredients in addition to caffeine. Lately, I use ones that have <300mg caffeine like PPK, Pre-Kaged and 1 scoop SP Max.

**BigDaddyBrose** · 10-23-2018, 08:24 AM

Preworkouts....sometimes I’ll have a coffee afterwards. If you DO stick with coffee may I suggest a light roast over dark....higher caffeine in the lighter roasts....

**Synapsin** · 10-23-2018, 09:23 AM

Coffee ruins my stomach so I use a preworkout instead

**poison** · 10-23-2018, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Synapsin

Coffee ruins my stomach so I use a preworkout instead

Stop drinking swill.

**compan** · 10-23-2018, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by poison

Stop drinking swill.

lol ^ that

**blokpost** · 10-23-2018, 10:10 AM

Why not both

My current pre has slightly less caffeine so just stack it with some coffee. If caffeine alone is enough for you, then coffee or caffeine pills would be perfect choices for you.

**Synapsin** · 10-23-2018, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by poison

Stop drinking swill.

Honestly I've tried over 80 kinds of coffee (I *like* the taste and clearly a glutton for punishment) and always the same issue for me

**rhadam** · 10-23-2018, 12:19 PM

8oz sugar free Redbull + ECY + CL White Pipes is my current stack.

**unknowblood25** · 10-23-2018, 12:44 PM

Not a fan of coffee so I use caffeine tablets.

**koweanguy** · 10-23-2018, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by kepa1994

Hello guys, I was wondering what are you using before workout like a pre-workout?
coffee or some pre-workout?
If you use a pre-workout, write which one?
Thank you.

Also not a fan of coffee.. doesn't settle well for my stomach :/

As for pre-workout.. I just recently switched from VaporX5 to Prebuild.
Just 1 scoop plus a workout playlist = 10/10 workout

**Farley1324** · 10-23-2018, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by kepa1994

Hello guys, I was wondering what are you using before workout like a pre-workout?
coffee or some pre-workout?
If you use a pre-workout, write which one?
Thank you.

I use a pre-workout.

Usually Controlled Labs White Flash
The real Kraken with DMHA up to once a week for big days
Sometimes just a 16oz can of C4
Other variety of pres. Prolific, High Volume, Carbon Prep, Quake, Dymatize Pre, just depends which 'all around, caffeine only' pre I grab when for some reason it's not White Flash

**Joe D** · 10-23-2018, 05:40 PM

Coffee tends to make me jittery, especially a couple cups in. I use a pre-workout. Pre-kaged at the moment or prolific.

**Cheftepesh** · 10-24-2018, 06:12 AM

When it comes to coffee, make sure you buy a good brand. Coffee offer caffeine, zero calories and other benefits that come with coffee. PWO offers same with other ingredients that may give a pump. In the end coffee can be easier to get when you need and cheaper.

**poison** · 10-24-2018, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by Cheftepesh

When it comes to coffee, make sure you buy a good brand. Coffee offer caffeine, zero calories and other benefits that come with coffee. PWO offers same with other ingredients that may give a pump. In the end coffee can be easier to get when you need and cheaper.

Coffee is American's #2 source of anti-oxidants, and has lots of benefits outside caffeine.

I was going to recommend a good brand, but forgot. Damn, what was it.

**Heizz** · 10-24-2018, 08:23 AM

You can try either or OP. Some people prefer coffee, some prefer a C tab, and others prefer a PWO.

For me, I prefer a PWO product. I would recommend checking out Mypre V2 and/or P.P.K.

**TomRiddle247** · 10-26-2018, 01:21 PM

Hello guys. Well i think coffee isn't the right choice because in daily basis will cause you some problems (with your sleep..etc). I started a few monts ago to drink red tea. 1 cup a day and it actually helped me.

**Farley1324** · 10-26-2018, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by TomRiddle247

Hello guys. Well i think coffee isn't the right choice because in daily basis will cause you some problems (with your sleep..etc). I started a few monts ago to drink red tea. 1 cup a day and it actually helped me.

It's inaccurate to just assume a person will have problems with sleep if they drink coffee

**TCWoody** · 10-26-2018, 01:25 PM

My usual is coffee or an energy drink like Spider but on occasion I use either muscletechs Vapor X5 or PRE W.O. by Dymatize.

**BamaULilBitch** · 10-26-2018, 08:05 PM

A cup of coffee is too much. Messes with my appetite and messes with my stomach. Shot of espresso is good though

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