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[@andyscrumifi]

Wendler said it best. Discipline over motivation.

[@molifts4389]

I never thought of that but I be needing preworkout after working a 13 hr day

[@deadlift0028]

I don't take preworkout for motivation. It's because I just ran my ass off the night before for 17 hours in an ER and got awakened after 5 hours of sleep by my 3 kids...if you need motivation, this isn't your game. I do need to be awake to train though.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Great post. Hope you're still training.

[@josephmiranda7047]

Still training Damian?

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

You get the validation you wanted by letting everyone know you’re a medical professional? Just like me casually throwing out that I’m a FF/Paramedic to get some thank you for my service remarks.

[@deadlift0028]

@@Bravo-Too-Much thank you for your service, man! Keep up the good work!

[@deadlift0028]

@@josephmiranda7047 yep! Still training. Still competing.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

I’m 59 yo and it’s hard as hell sometimes to workout . Many days I just didn’t want to do it ... but do it I did .. some workouts were not as good as others ... but I realize consistency is the key 🔑

[@thehmongpowerlifter5610]

I can see your points, but my opinion on pre-work is much simpler. If it helps you, then it helps you. if it don't, then stop taking it. I usually always recommend people to just take a half scoop, but everyone likes to get into the zone in different ways, but overall I believe that even if the preworkout doesn't work, if it makes you push a few extra sets and you will become stronger, bigger, and better at what you are doing, then I don't think there is anything wrong with preworkout. anything used the correct will yield results, and its up to the individual to find that out, but you guys bring up an amazing point and I also have to agree to an extent.

[@doug853]

Interesting discussion fellas. Thanks for posting.

[@samueljosephgarza]

*watches as I sip my Bang*

[@killerDIRK1]

Bacon : Worlds Best Pre Training Supplement !

[@samfogleman2337]

Good comments on here. I like both stim pre’s and non-stim pre’s. I will have a cup of coffee right before I lift. But….I already know what I’m gonna do before I get to the gym. It’s not mindless chaos.

[@sinkfaze]

An excellent discussion.

[@garagegymgenius6810]

great discussion!!!

[@tjm1015]

I've never heard anything like about pre workout. Great discussion.

[@robertdieder4178]

used to do the pre-workout often but as mentioned, it becomes a crutch and dependency. I find just having a little coffee an hour before going to the gym or doing a good warmup on the treadmill/exercise bike or rowing machine can be more effective at times.

[@vanessacolewilkinson1668]

Useful

[@soulution24]

stimulants were the biggest sabotagers of my training and quitting was FKING HARD.... Now i like to go there calm and just but in the fking work and also I recover better.

[@johntrains1317]

10:52 FACTS!

[@Powerlifterusa]

5am training sessions means caffeine

[@thepsychopimp]

I like coffee as a pre/intra workout drink. I'd be drinking it anyway.

[@vardaspavarde8480]

Rimember ephidrine is band in WADA so if your in olimpic sports keep that in mind

[@paulwaters4672]

Can pre workout drinks contribute to injuries more ??

[@topmindithink8186]

AT 7 min 25 seconds there appears to be a cockroach crawling upside down on the bottom left hand corner of the table....Your Welcome

[@TheDumDumPops]

Hey Dave. many high school "strength coaches" that I speak with tend to teach their athletes power cleans in stead of deadlifts. In my opinion cleans are still a great movement but don't stand up to the deadlift. I believe the clean is to technical to master compared to the deadlift and the risk vs reward isn't there (for high school athletes). what are your thoughts?

[@Ainttrippin]

I test a trap bar deadlift for my HS kids.

[@Bodyknowledge77]

The best pre-workout is passion..Whether in the gym or the bedroom..If it ain't there take a nap, go to the doctor, or don't bother

[@scottpoll6357]

My pre workout is a banana and a chocolate protein drink. I’m 49 years old and I swear this is all the energy I need to do a solid workout. Not a pussy workout but a real solid workout.

[@themotorcitymadman3649]

What are Dave Tate's views on Coach Blaha?

[@AguilarTangFamily]

The Motor City Madman lol!!!

[@samfogleman2337]

And by the way…aren’t smelling salts a pre-workout? Don’t they wake you up so you can be alert under ultra heavy weight?

[@benjames224]

I think a lot of pre-workouts provide a placebo effect. The marketing, the hype, all that bullshit gets in your head. You want to go tear the roof off of the joint. The older I've gotten and the more I've trained, the more unhyped I'd rather be when I'm lifting heavy. I always know when I've stimulated the shit out of my CNS because I'll spasm for 3 or 4 days after a good session. Too much caffeine just ruins it for me. Just my 2 cents...

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

Who’s taking Hydrocodone as a Pre? Guys in pain I suppose... but damn that’s strong shit!

[@joshuaendres5350]

What about non stimulant preworkouts?

[@attrinitive]

in my experience they are more targeted for pump and have a few ingredients that help with recovery.

[@drewlangille6266]

Honestly I just started making my own. 6 grams of Citrullene Malate 6 grams of taurine And then I take caffeine depending on how I’m feeling. If I’m tired as shit and need to wake up 400mg, if I’m not tired at all but just want to be a bit more alert I’ll take 100mg.

[@aaronwood4772]

I don't think Justin understands how caffeine works or why it works

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

I think stims and painkillers are behind at least half of the injuries and muscle tears we see in training. The other half is bad form or ego lifting.

[@justinyoung8469]

kratom is the best preworkout

[@CankleCankle]

i agree, but also pre-workout too. Also a bit of cannabis.