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Pre workout powders
Posted on 9/20/25 at 9:18 am
Posted on 9/20/25 at 9:18 am
So ive lost about 50 lbs and im feeling pretty good but have plateaued a bit and probably need to start weight training. Im also 58 and probably need it to maintain muscle. Ill be back in the gym soon and am thinking about a pre workout powder. What is the general opinion of using pre workout products and does anyone have a reccomendation?
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Posted on 9/20/25 at 11:12 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
I like transparent labs’ Bulk Black
Posted on 9/20/25 at 12:49 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
How much caffeine do you want in it?
Posted on 9/20/25 at 1:22 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
I also use Transparent Labs Bulk Black.
Posted on 9/20/25 at 1:59 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
I drink enough caffeine during the day and prefer none in my pre workout so I use Gorilla Mode Nitric.
Posted on 9/21/25 at 4:32 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
What's wrong with a shot of espresso 30 minutes before you get to the gym?
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:42 am to ronricks
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Transparent Labs Bulk Black
Third Vote
Posted on 9/22/25 at 11:31 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
Personally, I hate pre-workout powders.
If I were in your situation, I'd try going to the gym for a few weeks first to see if you even need a pre-workout.
If I were in your situation, I'd try going to the gym for a few weeks first to see if you even need a pre-workout.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 1:35 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
Bucked Up BAMF
Posted on 9/22/25 at 9:04 pm to boxcarbarney
Caffeine, caffeine, caffeine. The made up "proprietary" blends and odd amino acids existed in the 90s, but the caffeine is new. But y'all will spend $50 a month for a cup of coffee and oat grass powder extract in a "pre workout."
Even if you take a shot of expensive arse Nespresso pods, it's 70 cents a day. If you use drip (americano), it's even cheaper. Just put a cup of it in the fridge the night before and shoot it before you leave.
Even if you take a shot of expensive arse Nespresso pods, it's 70 cents a day. If you use drip (americano), it's even cheaper. Just put a cup of it in the fridge the night before and shoot it before you leave.
Posted on 9/23/25 at 8:07 am to LemmyLives
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What's wrong with a shot of espresso 30 minutes before you get to the gym?
Bc that’s gay
Posted on 9/23/25 at 8:17 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
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Bc that’s gay
I like an espresso, but my Monster or Ghost Energy drink gives me 150-200mg of caffeine compared to the piddling 60-80mg in an espresso.
I’m not lifting manly weights on a shot of espresso.
This post was edited on 9/23/25 at 8:18 am
Posted on 9/23/25 at 8:34 am to Mo Jeaux
Me too but I’m not gonna drink from a tiny cup with my pinky out before a workout
Posted on 9/23/25 at 1:48 pm to LemmyLives
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Caffeine, caffeine, caffeine. The made up "proprietary" blends and odd amino acids existed in the 90s, but the caffeine is new. But y'all will spend $50 a month for a cup of coffee and oat grass powder extract in a "pre workout."
Even if you take a shot of expensive arse Nespresso pods, it's 70 cents a day. If you use drip (americano), it's even cheaper. Just put a cup of it in the fridge the night before and shoot it before you leave.
Caffeine is just one ingredient among a host of them that have great effects in the gym and after
Posted on 9/23/25 at 2:52 pm to Mo Jeaux
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Ghost Energy drink
I’ve tried many of energy drinks and it might be the best I’ve ever had. If you have a Costco membership you can get a case of 18 for $28 instead of paying around $3 a can at a gas station.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 10:05 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
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Bucked Up BAMF
One of my go to's but the OP might not be ready for that
Posted on 9/24/25 at 10:06 pm to gizmothepug
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If you have a Costco membership you can get a case of 18 for $28 instead of paying around $3 a can at a gas station.
The current flavor mix they have sucks compared to the previous ones . Hopefully they rotate them again
Posted on 9/25/25 at 1:57 pm to LemmyLives
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Caffeine, caffeine, caffeine.
I have always been a pre / energy drink junkie.
I got tired of spending $4/day on reigns and shite so a few months ago I bought a 90ct bottle of jet alert 200mg caff pills for $3.00 and it has been awesome. If I need a solid boost for an upcoming workout I take 1.5 about an hour before.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 8:28 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
My suggestion is to use the smallest effective dose of caffeine that gets you through your workouts. Do as I say, not as I do. With that being said my current favorite pre-workout formula is Xtremis Cartel El Jefe. Prior to this pre-workout I also really liked Ghost Legend. I like them both for the same reason in that they don't immediately slap you in the face but just give you smooth release of energy and focus during your workout. I can tolerate a lot of caffeine so if you do go this route just half the dose and see how you tolerate it.
I feel it's worth repeating to minimize stimulants in general and you're probably best served with just small amount of caffeine in the form you prefer. Cheers.
I feel it's worth repeating to minimize stimulants in general and you're probably best served with just small amount of caffeine in the form you prefer. Cheers.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 9:02 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
I make my own and buy the following individually then mix into a scoopable product:
Caffeine
Beta alanine
L-Theanine
2:1 Citrulline Malete
L-Arginine
That way I know exactly how much I'm getting and theres no fillers/proprietary blends. Its also a good bit cheaper this way
Caffeine
Beta alanine
L-Theanine
2:1 Citrulline Malete
L-Arginine
That way I know exactly how much I'm getting and theres no fillers/proprietary blends. Its also a good bit cheaper this way
This post was edited on 9/26/25 at 9:03 am
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