Black Powder

Black Powder has to be the most effective, intense, N.O. supplement on the market that I've seen/tested. This is one of the few pre-workout supplements that I bought a second time.

The first NO supplement I tried was N.O. Xplode. It was decent and did what it claimed to do. I felt more pumped up, energetic, and had stayed in the gym longer than I usually do. Once that ran out, I noticed Black Powder. I gave it a shot and would never replace it with any other N.O. supplement. It is potent, but what else would you expect? I recommend drinking i t 20 minutes before your workout. I usually drink it on the way to the gym. By the time I'm finnished with my warmup, I'm ready to go. I'd say the first couple times I took it I felt a little overwehlmed. But after a few times, you get used to it. I would plan on being at the gym for an extra 15-20 minutes. I used to work out for about exactly 1 hour, and found myself staying quite a bit longer.

I would also recommend pairing this up with a good protein. You can see other posts for reviews on protein supplements. By taking Black Powder, a good protein supplement, and working out 4 times a week, I saw massive gains. Black Powder has about 50 servings so you'll be taking it for a while. By the time the containers empty, you'll be stronger, and bigger than before. It's also always a good idea to cycle off supplements since we really don't know much about the long term affects of their use. I would take 4 weeks off of Black Powder before going out and buying it again just to be safe.

Isopure Protein

Isopure Protein is a very well-know supplement. Isopure is a very clean, whey protein which helps build muscle and speed up recovery. I've taken several different protein powders and can honestly say that the chocolate Isopure tastes better than any other protein drink I've tried. The only downside is the cost. Isopure pretty much costs more than 95% of other protein supplements. There are generic alternatives that can save you money. GNC has an Isolate protein supplement that is supposed to be comparable to Isopure. I'm not sure how close it really is, but it's received some very positive feedback.