College kid looking for advice

[last4ever]

Originally Posted by hrdgain81

I always make my pre workout shake like my post workout shake, but about 1/3 to 1/2 the size. So one scoop of whey (25g) and 20-30g of dextrose/maltodextrin. Taken 30-40 min prior to lifting.

you can go with a bannana as pity suggested, but i would still add carbs to the shake, although maybe a little less like 15g - 20g or so.

what ratio of dextrose to maltodextrin do you use? right now I'm putting 4 tablespoons of dextrose in my PWO shake, should I cut that to 2 and then start adding 2 tablespoons of maltodextrin?

Thanks again!

[hrdgain81]

two table spoons, do you know how many grams that is?

I usually just go 50/50 with it, dex/malto.

Hope that helps.

[last4ever]

Originally Posted by hrdgain81

two table spoons, do you know how many grams that is?

I usually just go 50/50 with it, dex/malto.

Hope that helps.

not sure how many grams on malto 2 tablesspoons is, but I'll just go 50/50 like you suggest. Thanks for the help!

[Pitysister]

there is a thread....somewhere...with that info.

pretty sure it was teaspoons of dex...4 or 5...and i think an 1/8th or 1/4th cup of malto...