Caffeine P/O or to not caffeine P/O

[bossman_1986]

I read an article today in MD mag saying using 400mg of caffeine pre workout can actually increase your strength by 7%-8%

I've always been against using caffeine unless im dieting but i would have a coffee here and there, because of the catabolic effects it has.

What do you guys think about using caffeine on a daily basis pre-workout? could it effect muscle gains because of raising cortisol levels?

do you use caffeine pre-workout? or not?

any info and/or experience, post away :D

[BMac]

I use it for energy purposes...since i'm dieting down right now I don't drink near as much coffee as I do at times so I take it pre-workout just to keep me going for the 2 hrs i'm at the gym

[Praetorian]

200mg is all you need.
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[juced_porkchop]

http://www.canadabodybuilding.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19576
was just asked a couple days ago.
just dotn go crazy on it. id stress more on diet then a few cups of coffee :-)

[lift4life]

Been using caffeine and ephedrine preworkout for almost 20 years with no ill effects.