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Pre-workout question (caffeine-free)

Posted on 8/18/22 at 1:30 pm
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 8/18/22 at 1:30 pm
Do non-stimulant or caffeine-free pre-workouts exist? I’m caffeine sensitive (medical/bladder) and can only have really low amounts or I feel like I’m peeing a burning ring of fire so I try to avoid it.

Any suggestions on brands if it exists would be appreciated.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 8/18/22 at 1:42 pm to
like a pump product or one with like creatine and other things?
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
37033 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 3:14 pm to
quote:

Do non-stimulant or caffeine-free pre-workouts exist?


Yes, lots.
Search on Amazon non-stimulant preworkout. Redcon1 Big Noise, Pump Surge, Gorilla, Animal Pump.
Posted by Ronaldo Burgundiaz
NWA
Member since Jan 2012
6682 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:39 pm to
Gorilla Nitric
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
103827 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:54 pm to
quote:

like a pump product or one with like creatine and other things?


Would prefer pump I think.
Posted by Fe_Mike
Member since Jul 2015
3530 posts
Posted on 8/18/22 at 7:21 pm to
Consider buying the sups individually and doing your own stack. I’ve been doing this for years and love it cause caffeine pre workout drinks give me headaches.

I do creatine, beta alanine, citrulline malate, and a squirt of Mio.
Posted by TigerDeacon
West Monroe, LA
Member since Sep 2003
29763 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 10:04 am to
I find that Metcon Start pre-training to work well for me and it is caffeine free. Unfortunately you have to get it from 5 Star and deal with their salespeople.
Posted by Canuck Tiger
Member since Sep 2010
1763 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 10:08 am to
This is my exact pre-workout too. I used to get flavor from BCAA, but decided all it was providing me was the flavor.

Only deal with citrulline is it’s ~60min before it’s at max effectiveness, so it’s not ideal for shorter workouts.
Posted by Brobocop
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2018
1993 posts
Posted on 8/23/22 at 9:43 am to
"Genius Pre" mixed with some Optimum Nutrition Creatine Capsules has been awesome!

Both can be found on Amazon Prime.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22382 posts
Posted on 8/23/22 at 12:56 pm to
I think Dr jeckyl is a no stim.
Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
5249 posts
Posted on 8/23/22 at 3:59 pm to
They are not needed.. period.
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
37033 posts
Posted on 8/23/22 at 5:20 pm to
quote:

They are not needed.. but they help
Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
5249 posts
Posted on 8/24/22 at 8:55 am to
Social media got everyone thinking they need to dry scoop 300mg caffiene pre-workout. I will say it again it's not needed. If you want to spend extra money on 95% crap go ahead.
Posted by Fe_Mike
Member since Jul 2015
3530 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 11:56 am to
Haha, aren't you a billy bad arse. No pre workout for you, all natural baby! Bet those pansy pre users cower when you stroll in the gym.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
103827 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 12:29 pm to
quote:

They are not needed.. period.


So, I’m a former athletic trainer. I also worked out for years before a long hiatus due to health issues.

I used caffeinated pre-workout before and it gave me a nice boost when I was working out earlier in the day and had a full week with work/social life. I’m at a point where I can’t have a lot of caffeine.

TL;DR: frick off
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
34608 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 12:30 pm to
quote:

Haha, aren't you a billy bad arse. No pre workout for you, all natural baby! Bet those pansy pre users cower when you stroll in the gym.



why you so angry today


OP i like hemavol as a pump product. doenst really do anything as far as building muscle but does give a nasty pump which feels good.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
40309 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 1:07 pm to
I never used them until recently. I use caffeinated ones though. It's like getting a little slap in the face to wake you up and realize it's time to hit it.
Posted by TigerGrad2011
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 9/5/22 at 4:23 pm to
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This post was edited on 8/15/23 at 11:49 pm
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
29341 posts
Posted on 9/5/22 at 4:38 pm to
quote:

They are not needed.. period.


If you aren't using caffeine, you are absolutely right. Supplement like beta allenine and creatine work, but they don't do anything as a pre-workout.

I'll get downvoted by a bunch of guys that do three sets of bench and then go home and put their CPAP on though
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
37033 posts
Posted on 9/5/22 at 8:10 pm to
I make my own now with a Monster or C4 but when I was scooping my pre it was Woke AF/Bucked Up or N.O. Xplode. They’ll for sure put some hair on your chest.
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