Pre Workout Side Effect Question- Tension

[Ale4ax]

Started my weight loss and weight training about a month ago.

Started taking C4 Sport and the only side effect I notice is that my neck gets tense, the front part. Best guess from what I can point to on an anatomical view from Google it feels like the sternocleidomastoid? It’s two side and they’re stiff or tense.

I try to take a little less than the full cup provided that it recommends since I haven’t taken any before.

Anybody else? Normal? Not normal?

Otherwise I actually love the taste and boost it gives. I know there are superior pre workouts but I didn’t want to spend 60+$ on something if I didn’t like results.

[eatyourspinach]

It shouldn't cause you neck muscles to immediately tense up unless you were having an allergic reaction

[stad0203]

When you say tense, are you talking about some cramping type feeling? Is it constant or just after taking your pwo?

I would stress being hydrated. Adding the C4 with stimulants and the increased sweating that would be my guess.

[Ale4ax]

It shouldn't cause you neck muscles to immediately tense up unless you were having an allergic reaction

Not immediate, about 20-30 minutes after. Doesn't make breathing hard but I'm aware it's tense when lifting since I'm straining my chest. It does sometimes go away while working out though.

[Ale4ax]

When you say tense, are you talking about some cramping type feeling? Is it constant or just after taking your pwo?

I would stress being hydrated. Adding the C4 with stimulants and the increased sweating that would be my guess.

I guess I would say cramping feeling, it's tight, wouldn't be because of working out since I wait till I feel the caffeine kick in before working out giving it 20-30mins. And yes I stay very hydrated through my work out. Drinking a little less than half a gallon throughout the hour of lifting and cardio I usually end it with.

[susanjmassey]

Great

[stad0203]

I guess I would say cramping feeling, it's tight, wouldn't be because of working out since I wait till I feel the caffeine kick in before working out giving it 20-30mins. And yes I stay very hydrated through my work out. Drinking a little less than half a gallon throughout the hour of lifting and cardio I usually end it with.

Any of this feeling when you don't take a pwo?

[Ale4ax]

Any of this feeling when you don't take a pwo?

No, if I exercise without the pre workout I don’t have any tightness in my neck.

Might end up doing a checkup to make sure it’s not something it’s stressing, I’ll use it for a few days to be sure it’s not just me getting used to it before though.

[stad0203]

Keep us posted

No, if I exercise without the pre workout I don’t have any tightness in my neck.

Might end up doing a checkup to make sure it’s not something it’s stressing, I’ll use it for a few days to be sure it’s not just me getting used to it before though.

[Ale4ax]

Keep us posted

Not sure, but if I work out while waiting for the preworkout to take effect warming my body up I don’t have the same side effect with that tension.

I was taking it, waiting 15-20 mins then starting my workout. That might’ve been the issue.

I’ve done a few workouts since the same way and I feel great. I’ll be scouring the boards for preworkout recommendations soon as I finish the stuff I have now. Definitely like the difference in energy I get from it.

[stad0203]

Good to hear!