Pre-workout boost?

[Scrumhalf]

I am having a bit of trouble with intensity during my workout. I feel strong during the workout, so it is not really tiredness or exhaustiion but rathe the extra oomph that seems to be missing.

I don't think it is what I eat because I eat carbs and an orange about 45 min. before I work out , and I drink Gatorade during and after my workout.

I have always read about caffeine being effective as a vasoconstrictor and therefore providing intensity during a workout. Unfortunately, I am not a coffee drinker.

I wonder if tea will have the same effect? I haven't had tea in ages, but I don't mind trying if it will help.

I have also read about people taking vivarins - don't really want to try stuff that may be habit forming.

Any advice is appreciated.

[r_deese]

if you're into PHs, m5aa seems to be an excellent for a pre-workout boost

[DangerousGround]

ephedra works well caffeine makes me jittery red bulls sometime give ya a good kick in the ass.
I have this red-line stuff ok makes me kind-of sick to stomach thou

[beefcake]

Try some citrulline malate. This stuff is insane.

[YellowJacket]

Something as simple as some green tea extract can provide an adequate boost.

[Scrumhalf]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
Something as simple as some green tea extract can provide an adequate boost.

Thanks! That's where I want to start before moving to er.. more potent stuff. I'll give it a shot.

[beefcake]

Originally posted by Scrumhalf
Thanks! That's where I want to start before moving to er.. more potent stuff. I'll give it a shot.

Good idea, the m5aa will wreck havoc on your hairline.

[DangerousGround]

never heard of it

[beefcake]

Originally posted by DangerousGround
never heard of it

Methylated 5 alpha androstenediol. It's a dht precursor. Great for strength but bad for hair, prostate, and skin.

[DangerousGround]

thanks bro if its a substitute I usually don't use.

[beefcake]

Originally posted by DangerousGround
thanks bro if its a substitute I usually don't use.

Yea, no point in taking it if you can get your hands on proviron.