Top 5 performance supps?

[alwaysfirst]

What would the top supplements be for pure performance, pre contest or any type of race be?

 

[liftandeat]

Creatine to name one

 

[Tomahawk88]

Creatine monohydrate

 

[mr.cooper69]

Well you need to pick one specific event. Pre-race will differ from pre-contest

 

[alwaysfirst]

Well you need to pick one specific event. Pre-race will differ from pre-contest

Not pre contest as in BB but maybe as in power lifting, any explosive competetion like martial arts, wrestling, football, running etc.

 

[mr.cooper69]

Not pre contest as in BB but maybe as in power lifting, any explosive competetion like martial arts, wrestling, football, running etc.

Ok, pre-explosive movement: creatine, betaine, arachidonic acid, amentoflavone, caffeine
Pre-endurance: beta-alanine, nitrates, citrulline, rhodiola rosea, caffeine

 

[mw1]

Ok, pre-explosive movement: creatine, betaine, arachidonic acid, amentoflavone, caffeine
Pre-endurance: beta-alanine, nitrates, citrulline, rhodiola rosea, caffeine

Funny I have never felt much from Rhodiola except some heart burn~~ though I was never able to narrow it down that that being the culprit

 

[Grayson]

Ok, pre-explosive movement: creatine, betaine, arachidonic acid, amentoflavone, caffeine
Pre-endurance: beta-alanine, nitrates, citrulline, rhodiola rosea, caffeine

I've seen it in App Nut's Beta Test. It looks interesting. Are there any other products or just a standalone where we can find it?

 

[mr.cooper69]

I've seen it in App Nut's Beta Test. It looks interesting. Are there any other products or just a standalone where we can find it?

"it" being?

 

[Grayson]

"it" being?

Crap. I got finals on the brain.

I was referring to amentoflavone.

 

[mr.cooper69]

Crap. I got finals on the brain.

I was referring to amentoflavone.

Betatest or uncut

 

[AppJeff]

I'd add COP into the mix as well

 

[alwaysfirst]

Ok, pre-explosive movement: creatine, betaine, arachidonic acid, amentoflavone, caffeine
Pre-endurance: beta-alanine, nitrates, citrulline, rhodiola rosea, caffeine

Very cool, thanks!

 

[alwaysfirst]

I'd add COP into the mix as well

Sorry but what is COP?

 

[jimbuick]

Sorry but what is COP?

creatinol-o-phosphate

 

[alwaysfirst]

creatinol-o-phosphate

Of cause, silly me

 

[kisaj]

Not pre contest as in BB but maybe as in power lifting, any explosive competetion like martial arts, wrestling, football, running etc.

I train MMA and used to powerlift. For me, the staples are creatine mono, agmatine, rhodiola, vit D, and fish oil.

 

[GeekPoop]

creatine and caffeine IMO

 

[jerseyswol]

creatine and caffeine IMO

If we're talking straight ingredients and not a product then I second this

 

[alwaysfirst]

I train MMA and used to powerlift. For me, the staples are creatine mono, agmatine, rhodiola, vit D, and fish oil.

I never really got anything from Rhodiola, what do you "feel" from it?

Everybody seems to like creatine, how should I dose it? Never been a fan before but willing to give it another try

 

[kisaj]

I never really got anything from Rhodiola, what do you "feel" from it?

Everybody seems to like creatine, how should I dose it? Never been a fan before but willing to give it another try

This question seems to come up a lot lately now that rhodiola is gaining popularity. Initially the "feel" will be a boost of energy. If too much is consumed, then that can turn into real lethargy because there is a bell curve. You need to assess the right dose for you (I like 200-250 2x a day). After a couple weeks, the energy boost feeling subsides and then there isn't much "feel", but rather a sustained energy level throughout the day. It also helps your body adapt and combat stress as it is a powerful adaptogen. In turn, you get more out of sleep, fight cortisol, and don't get the lulls that many people do throughout the day.

I added it in about 8 years ago and I used to suffer from what I call "drag ass" because I was in a very hard training mode and I'd just drag ass all the time because my body always needed more rest no matter how much I gave it. Rhodiola was recommended by a guy I was training with and within 2-3 weeks, I found that I was getting more energy throughout the day and sleeping better. Then I realized I was able to deal with stress better and not get bogged down.

Hope that helps. It is a great supplement that I highly recommend.

 

[TooNatty]

Creatine and caffeine are my top two.

 

[mike0589]

Creatine, Ubiquinol and Quercetin.

 

[Young Gotti]

caffeine, potassium nitrate, creatine.....really tons of stuff out there

 

[kisaj]

Citrulline, Follidrone, potassium nitrate

 

[bioman]

Forskohlin 125 mg per day with Rhodiola or ginseng(s). PeptoPro/EAA combo is also the bomb for endurance.

 

[jarrellt67]

Cordyceps, American Ginseng and Rhodiola

 

[johnnybeegood]

dmaa and agmatine

 

[JudgementDay]

Creatine Monohydrate
Creatinol-o-phosphate
Beta-Alanine
L-Citrulline
Caffeine

 

[TheMovement]

Creatine Monohydrate
Creatinol-o-phosphate
Beta-Alanine
L-Citrulline
Caffeine

Why no Betaine?

 

[JudgementDay]

Why no Betaine?

Well thats my top 5, I personally notice better effects with the 5 I mentioned compared to Betaine.

 

[GQNemesis]

Beatine + cOp + xgels

 

[hvactech]

Anything from herbalife or shakeology

 

[TheMovement]

Well thats my top 5, I personally notice better effects with the 5 I mentioned compared to Betaine.

Oh gotcha

Anything from herbalife or shakeology

You Sir have to have bumped your noggin lol

 

[ELROCK]

What would the top supplements be for pure performance, pre contest or any type of race be?

Follidrone, Citrulline malate, creatine, agmatine & amentoflavone

 

[GreenMachineX]

This question seems to come up a lot lately now that rhodiola is gaining popularity. Initially the "feel" will be a boost of energy. If too much is consumed, then that can turn into real lethargy because there is a bell curve. You need to assess the right dose for you (I like 200-250 2x a day). After a couple weeks, the energy boost feeling subsides and then there isn't much "feel", but rather a sustained energy level throughout the day. It also helps your body adapt and combat stress as it is a powerful adaptogen. In turn, you get more out of sleep, fight cortisol, and don't get the lulls that many people do throughout the day.

I added it in about 8 years ago and I used to suffer from what I call "drag ass" because I was in a very hard training mode and I'd just drag ass all the time because my body always needed more rest no matter how much I gave it. Rhodiola was recommended by a guy I was training with and within 2-3 weeks, I found that I was getting more energy throughout the day and sleeping better. Then I realized I was able to deal with stress better and not get bogged down.

Hope that helps. It is a great supplement that I highly recommend.

Any particular brands you prefer?

 

[SwolenONE]

Creatine mono, HMB-FA, Arachidonic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous and 5th would have to be either beta alanine or COP.