I train in the late afternoon (4:00 - 5:15) after being at work from 6:00 am. I am not always as pumped for a great workout as I need to be. There are a ton of pre-workout things on the market. I use Power Drive every time…it helps but it doesn’t give me the kick I need.
Is there something I can add to the Power Drive pre-workout shake to help? SuperPump 250? or something that actually works ? ? ?
What does everyone else here use? Everyone please list your training day protocol. Pre and Post
About a half hour prior to my 9:00 A.M. workout I have a Spike Shooter. Right before I start my workout I slam two BETA-7 and a handful of BCAA’s. This works great for me.
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Edit: Post is always Surge, more BCAA’s, and Creatine.
I know there will be a lot of posts regarding how shit this product is, but NO-XPLODE worked great for me.I’m not saying nitric oxide is a great discovery for muscle growth, but in terms of giving a good pre-workout kick i hav not tried anything that works as well.However,one huge drawback is the speed at which you become immune to it.
With Spike and No-Xplode the kick comes from the caffeine. Same thing basically with all energy drinks. I guess try around and see what works the best.
I like Power Drive (it does wonders for the mind muscle connection in a healthy way), but agree that it doesn’t provide the immediate rush when your not motivated.
What works the best for me is 1-1/2 hours before I work out I take 1-2 TRIBEX pills, then 30 minutes later I take a boku super food drink, and 30 mins later I take a surving of Power Drive. I rarely use any form of caffeine, but the mix of TRIBEX, boku super food powder, and Power Drive gets me ridiculously motivated to lift.
During I take a surving of Surge with 20 grams of BCAA’s powder.
After 2 scoops of Surge and 1 scoop of whey with 15 grams of L-glutamine.
[quote]mikepop878 wrote:
half of a sugar-free Red Bull. can’t beat it.[/quote]
Wrong on that count.
'Quila Lime Spike Shooter + caffeine-free Diet Coke = I just beat it.
To the OP, my only concern would be taking a pre-workout stimulant that late in the day and still getting to sleep five or six hours later. But it’s worth a shot.
I do most of my weight training after 5 p.m. because the school athletes have privilege to the weight room before that.
I have found that a simple 15 minute power nap sometime in the afternoon to be very beneficial. And even if I don’t sleep, just relaxing/meditating for that short time after being in class all day helps my energy levels.
I have also found that if my naps are longer than an hour, I feel even more tired than before the nap.
The extra sleep with Power Drive and 4 Biotest BCAA are how I start my workouts. Throughout the workout, I’ll drink water, some Surge and more BCAAs. And then finish with Surge and BCAAs.
I have found that a simple 15 minute power nap sometime in the afternoon to be very beneficial. And even if I don’t sleep, just relaxing/meditating for that short time after being in class all day helps my energy levels.
I have also found that if my naps are longer than an hour, I feel even more tired than before the nap.
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I’ve done the nap thing too. I’ll get home from work, walk my pup, pop a Spike, or HOT-ROX (and some whey and oatmeal). Grab a half hour nap, then wake up raring to go.
