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Home » Supplement Reviews » The 5 Best Dark Labs Pre-Workout in 2023

The 5 Best Dark Labs Pre-Workout in 2023

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By Kyle Risley
Last updated May 8, 2025


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Dark Labs is a supplement manufacturer headquartered in Poland. They’re known for producing some of the strongest pre-workouts and fat burners in the world.

Now that Dark Labs has well over a dozen products, we decided to take a look at the best ones.

Table of Contents

  • 1 The 5 Best Dark Labs Pre-Workout
    • 1.1 Crack Pre-Workout
    • 1.2 Flame Pre-Workout
    • 1.3 Crack Reloaded Pre-Workout
    • 1.4 Crack Gold Pre-Workout
    • 1.5 Herolean Fat Burner
  • 2 FAQs

The 5 Best Dark Labs Pre-Workout

  1. Crack Pre-Workout – Dark Labs
  2. Flame Pre-Workout – Dark Labs
  3. Crack Reloaded Pre-Workout – Dark Labs
  4. Crack Gold Pre-Workout – Dark Labs
  5. Herolean Fat Burner – Dark Labs

Crack Pre-Workout

Best for Hardcore Stims + Pumps
CRACK - Dark Labs
CRACK - Dark Labs
4.5

The purple label Crack Pre-Workout is gone.

But don't despair!

Crack Gold, it's stronger brother, is still available.

Plus, the new Crack OG is very similar (I'd say just as good).


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Crack Pre-Workout is the best all-around pre-workout from Dark Labs. It combines their trademark energy and euphoria in an approachable product.

For those newer to hardcore supplements, Crack will likely be a revelatory experience. For more experienced users, it’ll be a familiar surge of energy, focus, and positive mood elevation.

Crack contains DMAA.

Flame Pre-Workout

Euphoric DMHA Buzz
Flame Pre Workout v3 - Dark Labs
Flame Pre Workout v3 - Dark Labs
4.8

Hard-hitting, "happy" DMHA experience. This one will make the stim junkies soar.

All stims, no pumps, but if you want energy, focus, and euphoria then Flame is the answer.

One of my personal favorites.

V3 is closer to how V1 felt, more euphoric, less "heart pounding" than V2.

Discount codes:

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Caffeine Anhydrous: 300 mg
DMHA: 200 mg
Caffeine Citrate: 100 mg (50 mg yield)
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Flame Pre-Workout is the most euphoric of Dark Labs products. It only contains stimulants and has no pump ingredients, so it’s clear that its only job is to focus and motivate you to crush your workout.

It’s a bit harder hitting than Crack Pre-Workout and recommended for those seeking mood elevation.

Flame is a DMHA pre-workout.

Crack Reloaded Pre-Workout

Newest Crack Version
Crack Reloaded Pre Workout - Dark Labs
Crack Reloaded Pre Workout - Dark Labs
4.5

Crack Reloaded is the newest version of Crack from Dark Labs. It does not contain DMAA or DMHA, but it still has a label brimming with stims + pump enhancers.

I mean, it has 500 mg of caffeine!

If you like aggression and energy, you'll love Crack Reloaded.

Discount Codes:

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Eria Jarensis: 500 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous: 350 mg
Di-Caffeine Malate: 100 mg
Caffeine Citrate: 150 mg
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Crack Reloaded notably does not contain DMAA or DMHA, but don’t let that fool you. It’s probably my favorite Dark Labs product for delivering straight energy. I also like that it doesn’t contain as many banned pre-workout ingredients, as that makes me comfortable with using it more often.

Crack Gold Pre-Workout

Limited Edition DMAA + DMHA
Crack Gold Pre-Workout - Dark Labs
Crack Gold Pre-Workout - Dark Labs
4.5

2024 Update: Back in stock!

Dark Labs has released a limited edition gold version of its infamous Crack pre workout.

This is top-shelf and one of my personal all-time favorites. If you want something incredibly intense and euphoric, this is it.

As usual, another heavy hitter in the stim category!

DMAA: 100 mg
Eria Jarensis: 300 mg
DMHA: 200 mg
Caffeine: 400 mg
Servings: 25
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Crack Gold was the first special edition of Crack and remains one of the most popular. And for good reason: it’s strong as hell.

Combining DMAA and DMHA, Crack Gold is not recommended for first time Dark Labs customers. I’d recommend starting with the original Crack or Crack Reloaded before trying Crack Gold.

Crack Gold is a DMAA pre-workout and DMHA pre-workout.

Herolean Fat Burner

DMAA + DMHA Thermogenic Pre Workout
Herolean Fat Burner Pre Workout
Herolean Fat Burner Pre Workout
3.5

A rare combination of DMAA and DMHA makes Herolean one of the most powerful fat burner thermogenic pre-workouts available on the market.

Warning: Strong alpha yohimbine effects.

Discount codes:

LIFTVAULT15 = 15% off at Nutri Cartel

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Eria Jarensis: 250 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous: 300 mg
DMAA: 100 mg
DMHA: 200 mg
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Herloean is a mix between a fat burner and a pre-workout. It combines the powerful stimulant DMAA with the fat burning power of yohimbine.

Because of the high yohimbine content, Herolean is probably the most likely of any Dark Labs products to cause unwanted side effects. Common side effects of yohimbine include anxiety, restlessness, excess salivation, and rapid heartbeat.

Like Crack Gold, I would only recommend Herolean for the most experienced users.

FAQs

What are the best Dark Labs supplements?

We recommend Crack, Crack Reloaded, Crack Gold, Flame, and Herolean as the top 5 Dark labs products.

Where can I find Dark Labs coupon codes?

LV10 is a Dark Labs coupon code that will save you 10% on your entire order.

What is the best Dark Labs pre-workout?

Our favorite Dark Labs pre-workouts are Crack and Crack Reloaded, but everyone has a different opinion. Your experience may vary.

What is the strongest Dark Labs fat burner?

The strongest fat burner available at Dark Labs is Herolean.

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About Kyle Risley

Kyle Risley founded Lift Vault in 2016 to make finding great powerlifting programs easier. Since then, the site has grown to include hundreds of programs for strength, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, and more. He currently lives in Massachusetts and continues to compete in powerlifting.

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