The Effect of Stimulants on Muscle Growth

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[@BenSalton-c9j]

It def depends, will say those who have ADHD, those negative health factors such as poor sleep can be resolved by stimulant meds. I have maintenance insomnia and take meds at abt 4am and sleep few more hrs

[@jadencole4694]

I think having a pre workout isn’t just for endurance and energy or that initial extra pump . It’s sometimes about the extra benefits on your muscles when lifting.

[@derekjeffries5904]

60 years ago people were chugging more coffee right along with their Benzedrine

[@charlesprobst2600]

Are you from that time

[@novelaego2404]

i bet they werent

[@jackhubert]

I lift four days a week. I’ll have 1 Zyn on my off day. So about 3-4 zyns a week. No coffee. Caffeinated tea is my substitute.

[@MasterOne-p5f]

The bottom line is you can train at levels not achievable without stimulants. Look at just a few of the tests conducted on starving prisoners of war. You can grow lots of muscle on stimulants.

[@Legendman865]

I take adderall for my adhd meds does that kill my gains ?

[@Captainspamo]

Not if you're eating and sleeping enough. If you're taking it every single day it can cause a buildup of fatigue.

[@vormund2475]

Try switching to Vyvanse, it’s healthier long term

[@Nathantooit]

@@fappe908stacked with the basics😂

[@theoh2282]

@@vormund2475I lover vyvanse and it made me feel so muc better but I developed a rare side effect so I har to stop taking. Fuck stimulant medications ruins ur brain

[@SolitarySoldier]

Thoughts on escalating density training for athletes? How often in offseason? Can i use squat and deadlift as well as bench press and some sort of rowing?

[@wilbingtonromero9805]

Thank you!

[@rileyroberts1455]

I would say I "abuse" caffeine and I fall asleep within minutes on 8 every night if not 9 and I wake up at 5 to go To the gym every morning, maybe that's just training my body to do that but If your smart about when you take caffeine then it won't be a problem

[@lepuzki]

you probably have adhd

[@novelaego2404]

your sleep quality is trash

[@successblueprintinstitute]

I go on 6 hour bike rides when I take adhd meds

[@HIB801]

How does this topic apply to people like myself who take ADHD medication daily?

[@kh2716]

Do you exercise on your adhd meds mate?

[@HIB801]

@@kh2716 yes

[@kh2716]

@@HIB801 Thanks - I just started them this week, Life changer!! But I am a little reluctant to go crazy with exercise as my BP is elevated on them, 150/90ish

[@HIB801]

@@kh2716 so life changing it’s unbelievable. Ya I’ll take my meds then lift like an hour later. I don’t touch pre workout anymore. Ya w higher heart rate it’s just another kick in the but for me to lose some weight that’s for sure.

[@kh2716]

@@HIB801 thanks for the response. My BP is around 150/90 which is higher than I’d expect. Do you know what yours is during a working day? Im in pretty good shape but I am thinking of getting stricter on diet to tackle it.

[@dank9358]

How does it affect distance running? Does the vasoconstriction cause decreased performance?

[@calderonjd30]

I think I have a problem…

[@calderonjd30]

Im up to 2 scoops of C4

[@MyLessonsTV]

So, yeah, people with ADHD. High anxiety and self-medicating, with massive amounts of caffeine and carbohydrates. not to mention self-medicating with booze to get sleep. Maybe what I need most of all is to just get my grind and go monk mode leaving all that crap behind.

[@Nebulous1225]

Good luck keeping a job and social life, i have to choose between unmedicated peace and a productivr life worth living

[@bertington3181]

dude you cant keep this shit up you're actually js going to die thats insanely bad for your heart

[@illegitimategame]

👑

[@Wajidadman]

Three dates or 2 banana before workout try this. I never took these stupid stimulant before workout.. natural sources like dates and banana are the best prr workout you can have