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A Detailed Look at Yeah Buddy Pre-Workout by Ronnie Coleman

A Detailed Look at Yeah Buddy Pre-Workout by Ronnie Coleman

The Ronnie Coleman Signature Series Yeah Buddy pre-workout is a no-nonsense formula with clinically tested ingredients designed to improve power output, focus, energy levels, exercise endurance, muscle pumps, and hydration. Just 1 scoop of Yeah Buddy provides the boost you need to bust through muscle and strength plateaus without the dreaded stimulant-crash caused by many other pre-workouts.

Yeah Buddy has NO banned ingredients and is offered in 4 refreshing, great tasting flavors - Cherry Limeade, Electric Lemonade, Strawberry Kiwi, and America.

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Yeah Buddy is comprised of 4 blends designed to improve your workout performance - Pump & Endurance (3,500mg), Focus (600mg), Extended Release Caffeine (420mg), and "Yeah Buddy" Bomb (82.5). With over 4.6 grams of active ingredients and less than 5 calories per 8 gram serving, Yeah Buddy has everything you need and nothing you don't.

Yeah BuddyPump & Endurance Blend (3,500mg)

The Pump & Endurance Blend is comprised of 2,000mg CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine, 1,000mg L-Citrulline, and 500mg AGMASS - Agmatine Sulfate.

CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine is a patented modified amino-acid designed to increase endurance and energy by increasing carnosine levels. Subjects supplementing with beta-alanine for 8 continuous weeks experienced greater lean mass growth compared to placebo. [1]

Beta-alanine is most effective when dosed 15 to 30 minutes pre-workout. If you've never consumed a beta-alanine product then be mindful of the potential full-body tingling. This tingling is harmless and should go away after 3-7 days of regular beta-alanine supplementation.

Along with a well-structured weightlifting program, CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine stacks synergistically with creatine monohydrate to further increase lean body mass, decrease fat mass, and improve strength compared to consuming only creatine. [2] Regular beta-alanine supplementation improves performance during exercise bouts lasting longer than 60 seconds. [3]

It also increases average and mean peak power output during anaerobic activities in a fatigued state after long-duration moderate-intensity cardiovascular activity. [4] This means that beta-alanine will help you power through a barbell complex, conditioning exercise, or finishing movement at the end of a long workout. If you're looking to maximize workout performance, pump out more reps each set, and improve your work capacity, then beta-alanine is a must-have in your pre-workout.

L-Citrulline plays a powerful role in L-arginine synthesis, decreasing intra-workout fatigue and muscle soreness as well as increasing the body's nitric oxide levels. [5] By increasing L-arginine blood levels you'll notice improved blood flow and muscle fullness both in and out of the gym. Many users of L-Citrulline find they're able to perform more repetitions, move more weight, and set cardiovascular activity personal records.

1,000mg of L-citrulline is an excellent dosage for increasing whole-body blood flow pre, intra, and post-workout. [5] When your blood flow is improved your endurance will noticeably increase because your heart will be pumping and nutrients will be shuttling to the muscles more effectively.

L-citrulline and agmatine sulfate stack exceptionally well together for those looking to increase L-arginine blood levels, stave off fatigue, and leave it all in the gym or on the field. Yeah Buddy doesn't skimp on the L-citrulline dosage or quality because when it comes to performing at your best, everything you put in your body counts.

AGMASS - Agmatine Sulfate is a non-stimulant pump-inducing compound that increases blood flow, muscle fullness, and nutrient uptake in the muscles. This compound is a byproduct created during the body's processing of L-Arginine. Agmatine protects against cell damage and acts as a potent neurotransmitter in the body's central nervous system. [6]

Agmatine not only protects the body during intense exercise but also ensures your central nervous system is firing at peak-performance during those repetition and max-effort attempts. The recommended dosage for raising arginine blood levels, improving cognition, and workout performance is 217-435mg for a 150lb person. [6] The 500mg included in Yeah Buddy is well-within the safe dosage range and ensures your body has ample supply during even the most intense training sessions.

Unlike its competitors AGMASS - Agmatine Sulfate contains no impurities, is naturally sourced, has a non-bitter taste, and is not derived from 1,4 diaminobutane, a foul-smelling compound that's toxic in high dosages. [7] AGMASS - Agmatine Sulfate is the golden standard of this powerful pre-workout pump compound.
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Focus Blend (600mg)

The Focus Blend is comprised of 550mg of Choline Bitartrate and 50mg of Theacrine as TeaCrine®.

Choline is an essential nutrient needed to maintain cell membrane structural integrity, a signaling function, neurotransmission, and lipid transport. [8] Choline is naturally produced by the body and also found in high concentrations in eggs.

Choline supplementation, in the form of choline bitartrate, can slow or halt the development of fatty liver and muscle damage. [9] Choline also improves the communication between nerve cells and may improve exercise endurance when choline blood levels drop below normal.10 If you already consume a balanced diet, 300-500mg of Choline Bitartrate per day can offset the choline depleted during an intense workout.

Theacrine as TeaCrine® is a stimulant chemically similar to caffeine in structure, found in Kucha tea plant leaves and Cupuaçu. [11] This compound increases activity levels and offers anti-inflammatory properties without a tolerance-building response by the body. 7 days of chronic theacrine exposure increased activity levels in mice 167% above baseline without an observed crash or developed-tolerance. [12]

Unlike other stimulants theacrine also has the added bonus of becoming more effective over time. Oral administrating of theacrine in mice also decreased inflammation markers, as measured by xylene-induced ear edema, Carrageenan-induced paw edema, and vascularity permeability. [13] While humans can't get a paw edema, these findings suggest that theacrine decreases overall inflammation which means you'll experience faster recovery from your intense workouts. Theacrine is an excellent alternative to banned synthetic stimulants like DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine) and AMP citrate (4-amino-2-methylpentane citrate).

Extended Release Caffeine Blend (420mg)

The Extended Release Caffeine Blend is a 420mg proprietary blend comprised of caffeine anhydrous and PharmaShure® SR time-released caffeine.

Caffeine Anhydrous is the most concentrated form of caffeine on the market today. This stimulant, when used responsibly, can increase mental alertness, power output, anaerobic running capacity and metabolic rate as well as decrease rate of perceived exertion. [14][15]

Caffeine anhydrous is obtained from natural caffeine sources and contains less than 0.5% water by weight. [16] Upon consumption, caffeine blood levels increase 15 to 45 minutes post-ingestion and peak around the 60 to 120-minute mark. [17][18] Absorption and peaking rates vary based on bodyweight, time of last meal, and tolerance to caffeine.

PharmaShure® SR Time Released Caffeine is a micro-encapsulated form of caffeine designed to release slowly and prolong caffeine's performance-enhancing benefits. The manufacturer masks the bitter taste of caffeine while also maintaining a rapid initial absorption and sustained release without the usual post-stimulant crash.

Unlike other varieties, it can take nearly 375 minutes post-ingestion for 80% of the PharmaShure® SR Time Released Caffeine to be absorbed. [19] Time-released caffeine will push you to dominate your entire workout, rather than just a portion.

Yeah Buddy is a strong pre-workout so start with the minimum recommended dose and adjust based on your body's response. If you're caffeine-sensitive then avoid taking this product 4 to 6 hours prior to bedtime.
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"Yeah Buddy" Bomb (82.5mg)

The "Yeah Buddy" Bomb is an 82.5mg proprietary blend comprised of Synephrine HCL, Higenamine HCL, Phenylethylamine, Adhatoda Vasica, and Yohimbine HCL.

Synephrine HCL, also known as bitter orange, increases cardiovascular output, energy levels, and resting metabolic rate with nearly zero side effects. It affects the cardiovascular system by acting on adrenergic receptors. [20] One double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled protocol found that just 50mg of this compound increases the body's caloric expenditure by 65 calories in just 75 minutes with increases in heart rate or blood pressure. [21]

A second study found that moderate doses of Synephrine can be safely used continuously for 6 to 12 weeks to increase resting metabolic rate and energy expenditure without significantly affecting heart rate, blood pressure, or blood work. [22] Synephrine HCL will keep your energy high throughout the entire workout.

Higenamine HCL, also known as noroclaurine, can enhance blood flow, improve breathing, increase energy, and burn fat. This compound is classified as a bronchodilator because it acts on the beta-2 adrenergic receptor. [23] As a result you'll find yourself breathing easier and recovering faster from those grueling workouts.

Clinical studies on humans suggest this compound can increase plasma free fatty acids and kilocalorie expenditure up to 180mg post-consumption. [24] Researchers also found that Higenamine improved blood flow in animal models. [25] This is an excellent DMAA alternative without the harsh side effects.

Phenylethylamine, also known as PEA, is a stellar compound designed to improve mood, focus, and fat burning. Unlike amphetamines, PEA dramatically improves mood and focus without your body building a tolerance or becoming physical dependent on it. [26] Even with regular use of PEA you'll continue experiencing the incredible elation and tunnel-vision focus it can produce.

Research also indicates that this compound affects catecholamine, a hormone made by the adrenal gland, by expediting its release and delaying its reuptake. [27][26] Many users combine Higenamine and PEA to yield effects greater than DMAA.

Adhatoda Vasica, as known as Vasa, is a plant commonly used to treat respiratory tract ailments, open up the airways, and improve breathing. This plant has been used for thousands of years in ancient Indian holistic medicine (Ayurveda) due to its strong anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal properties. [28] This bronchodilator will improve respiration intra-workout to ensure you attack the weights with full-force.

Yohimbine HCL is a stimulant found to increase blood flow, fat burning, and sex drive without significantly increasing heart rate or blood pressure. This chemical comes from Yohimbine bark and is an Alpha 2-antagonist on the human fat cell alpha2-adrenoceptors. [29] Multiple primary sources classify yohimbine HCL aphrodisiac because of its positive effects on whole-body blood flow and nerve impulses. [30]

Oral consumption of this compound increases fat-burning in fasting healthy subjects and magnifies during exercise without affecting heart rate or blood pressure. [29] Yohimbine is a must-have ingredient if you're looking to maximize muscle pumps and intra-workout fat-burning without nasty side effects.

Conclusion

Yeah Buddy provides 4,600mg of active ingredients proven to increase energy, power output, blood flow, fat-burning, endurance, nerve-signaling, muscle pumps, and sex drive. Unlike other pre-workouts you'll never have to worry about failing a drug test due as this product is comprised of WADA-approved ingredients.

Stack Yeah Buddy with Amino Tone and Pro-Antium for the ultimate pre/intra/post workout stack designed to improve workout performance, minimize fatigue and expedite recovery. When it comes to providing high-quality supplements at an affordable price, 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman knows "It's Not a Game!"
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