Recommendation for a Pre-Workout

[schoolstrength]

Hello,

I have been thinking about taking pre-workout occasionally for when I workout in the mornings due to less time sleeping sometimes.

Someone said that this was a good format for finding a pre-workout, so:

How much caffeine can you tolerate?
I can drink 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day and be fine, but I am not a regular coffee drinker, maybe 2-3 times a month.

Do you want one with creatine?
No

Do you want a stim bomb?
I don't know what this is even after looking it up.

Do you want something for pumps?
I don't care if it would give me a pump, but if it is not unhealthy, then that would be fine.

Do you want an all-rounder?
Something that will give me energy to workout.

What have you tried before?
I tried a generic one from GNC and it make me feel like pins and needles, which was fine after I got used to it.

What did you like about them?
They do not stain teeth like coffee, otherwise I would just drink coffee.

What did you hate?
That some of the bottles contain very few servings < 10.

What flavours do you like?
I tried cherry limeade and it was okay

What price range?
Nothing above $30

[faipdeooiad]

That someone was me and it wasn’t meant to be a good format for finding a pre-workout, I was simply making the point that what I think is the best won’t be what you think is the best etc as we all want different things.

I’m glad to see you found it useful though.

[NewbieJD86]

I like this format. I've never used pre-workout stuff, but never really knew where to begin. Currently, I have a large latte that I mix with creatine. Suppose it's better than nothing.

[bLinkMoore]

Personally, I'd look for whatever has the most caffeine and then just change how much you take based on how much you need--stretches it out a bit more. For example, mine has 400mg per scoop. I very rarely feel the need to full scoop, so I do a half. That brings it from 30 servings per container to 60, but the price is the same as if I bought one that just has 200mg per scoop anyways.

[lucia316]

Based on your post OP. I'd just use caffeine tablets. $.03ish per serving if all you want is feeling of energy.

[xsquid99]

I just tried Cutler Prevail recently and really like it, its slightly over $30 but you get 40 servings per container, and you can stretch that out a lot further if you can get away with using half a scoop.

[shayantejani]

I used to use preworkouts and think they do a great job. But if you're just looking for energy, go for Caffeine tabs. That's what I've been using since the past couple of years. Does the job. I pair it with a standalone Citrulline supplement occasionally for pumps.

Caffeine tab brands I recommend: Kaged Muscle (200mg Caffeine), Allmax (200mg Caffeine) and MuscleTech (225mg - currently using).

Citrulline (for pumps): Kaged Muscle

If you still want a preworkout, I recommend Blue Star PPK. A little expensive but they do a 50% off quite often.

[hurley4health]

Coffee and watermelon or pomegranate juice concentrate with cittruline.

[powercage]

Give Controlled Labs White Warped a look

[bheast69]

Hello,

I have been thinking about taking pre-workout occasionally for when I workout in the mornings due to less time sleeping sometimes.

Someone said that this was a good format for finding a pre-workout, so:

How much caffeine can you tolerate?
I can drink 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day and be fine, but I am not a regular coffee drinker, maybe 2-3 times a month.

Do you want one with creatine?
No

Do you want a stim bomb?
I don't know what this is even after looking it up.

Do you want something for pumps?
I don't care if it would give me a pump, but if it is not unhealthy, then that would be fine.

Do you want an all-rounder?
Something that will give me energy to workout.

What have you tried before?
I tried a generic one from GNC and it make me feel like pins and needles, which was fine after I got used to it.

What did you like about them?
They do not stain teeth like coffee, otherwise I would just drink coffee.

What did you hate?
That some of the bottles contain very few servings < 10.

What flavours do you like?
I tried cherry limeade and it was okay

What price range?
Nothing above $30

Best one I have ever took was chaos
Apparently it’s not good for someone taking their first ever pre workout but look into it

[Farley1324]

Best one I have ever took was chaos
Apparently it’s not good for someone taking their first ever pre workout but look into it

I don't think we need thread bumps for recommendations by 16 year olds who have (mis)used one pre workout

Just, you know, sayin