switched pre-workouts, feel weaker

[mbrenneman0]

I switched from MP Assault to Muscletech black onyx shatter non-stimulant

is that why I feel weaker? I just couldnt get as many reps in today as I could on monday. its the first time since I've started training 2 months ago that I've felt weaker than my last workout. I also increased my caloric intake and protein intake from 1800 to 2200 calories and from about 140g protein to 180g

i do recognize that being new, it could just be that im worn out but im pretty sure im getting enough rest, but it was a pretty drastic difference, and seemed pretty sudden and coincidental that its at the same time that i switched pre-workouts

[aaronuconn]

It's because you went from taking stimulants pre workout to not taking stimulants. The acute effect of caffeine can help with reps/strength

[mbrenneman0]

It's because you went from taking stimulants pre workout to not taking stimulants. The acute effect of caffeine can help with reps/strength

gotchya. thats kind of what i was thinking. i didnt realize caffeine had that much affect on strength.

i guess ill have to decide whether i value my caffeine later in the day more or before my workout more. i definitely want to limit my caffeine intake. before switching i was thinking i would prefer my caffeine closer to doing more mathematically challenging work.

[koweanguy]

It's because you went from taking stimulants pre workout to not taking stimulants. The acute effect of caffeine can help with reps/strength

Boom!

Is there a reason why you switched to non-stim?
We do offer a variety of low-stim products if things like insomnia is a concern?

[koweanguy]

gotchya. thats kind of what i was thinking. i didnt realize caffeine had that much affect on strength.

i guess ill have to decide whether i value my caffeine later in the day more or before my workout more. i definitely want to limit my caffeine intake. before switching i was thinking i would prefer my caffeine closer to doing more mathematically challenging work.

Wizard
Just answered my question.

If leaning towards non-stim, definitely prioritize on getting a workout playlist and pushing through the workout!!

[mbrenneman0]

Wizard
Just answered my question.

If leaning towards non-stim, definitely prioritize on getting a workout playlist and pushing through the workout!!

good idea. ive been working out without headphones.
I have to remember to bring them next time

[mbrenneman0]

ended up picking up a seperate caffeine supplement at the grocery store called best energy by bpi sports with 25mg caffeine, 10mg niacin, 50mg taurine and 25mg L-citrulline per serving. hopefully this will be a good option cause i can have a little bit of caffeine with my pre-workout instead of the massive amounts of caffeine all these other preworkouts have. 2 or 3 servings of of this best energy stuff should be appropriate.

[JonAnthony1337]

I switched from MP Assault to Muscletech black onyx shatter non-stimulant

is that why I feel weaker? I just couldnt get as many reps in today as I could on monday. its the first time since I've started training 2 months ago that I've felt weaker than my last workout. I also increased my caloric intake and protein intake from 1800 to 2200 calories and from about 140g protein to 180g

i do recognize that being new, it could just be that im worn out but im pretty sure im getting enough rest, but it was a pretty drastic difference, and seemed pretty sudden and coincidental that its at the same time that i switched pre-workouts

Non stimulant pre workouts are weaker than stimulant pre workouts, lol.