Thread: Looking for a good pre-workout drink

Hemo Rage Black is by far the strongest I've tried....just don't take it to late on the day or u will have trouble sleepIng. Also 1MR work well too. I've found that it's good to have several on hand, because your body gets use to one formula after a couple weeks and it's not as effective, do I just rotate 2 or 3 every couple weeks.

Have you tried the gaspari product super pump 250?
I like it real well and also have been satisfied with the jacked.
I had samples of the 1 more rep and it seemed good also.

Originally Posted by colochine

Point of clarification: Jack3d is pronounced JACKED... Not 3d jacked or Jack 3D...its just jacked.

But I've been taking cellucor c4 it's some pretty good stuff I have to take like 3 scoops but it makes my face tingle nicely.

A buddy is running ACG3 he is really impressed with that, I might give that a go after the c4.

Never heard of those two. Have to get out more!! Lol... Ive always used 1MR, works pretty well, 30min prior to gym.

Originally Posted by Roaddkingg

Have you tried the gaspari product super pump 250?
I like it real well and also have been satisfied with the jacked.
I had samples of the 1 more rep and it seemed good also.

Super pump is my preferred preworkout with a good dose of waxy maize pre and intra- workout.makes a huge difference for me.

I buy most of my supps online, much cheaper. I usually buy the twin pack of 1mr, comes with a free tee shirt. I believe it's 60.00 shipped, not too bad for two tubs. I must have a dozen of those shirts though! Lol

Originally Posted by Roaddkingg

Have you tried the gaspari product super pump 250?
I like it real well and also have been satisfied with the jacked.
I had samples of the 1 more rep and it seemed good also.

1mr didnt do crap 4 me but super pump 250 is the shit i was looking threw this thread to see if anyone was gonna mention it lol

I have heard good things about this product here is some info on it.

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I like the jack3d as well. Switched to Halo and love it!