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Irate is still available from Muscle Players.
Check out other DMAA pre workout or just buy your own DMAA powder and add it to any pre workout.
Irate pre workout is a high-stimulant pre workout created by Juggernaut Nutrition. Irate is known for its inclusion of DMAA and caffeine citrate, two relatively uncommon pre workout ingredients.
[Read more…]Broken Arrow Elite pre workout is the updated version of Broken Arrow from Repp Sports. The most notable change in the “elite” version of Broken Arrow is the removal of DMHA from the formula, which was replaced with a 150 mg proprietary blend.
Keep reading to see my personal experience with this pre workout, a breakdown of the ingredient label, and my overall impression of Broken Arrow Elite pre workout. [Read more…]
DMHA pre-workout is a pre-workout supplement that includes the stimulant DMHA. DMHA is also known as English Walnut Extract, Octodrine, 2-aminoisoheptane, 2-amino-5-methylheptane, 2-amino-6, and Juglans Regia Extract.
DMHA grew in popularity as DMAA faced increasing scrutiny in many countries and DMAA pre workouts became more difficult to find.
[Read more…]BAMF Pre Workout is a nootropic pre workout designed to increase energy and focus for the toughest workouts. It includes some unique ingredients, such as Alpha GPC, hordenine, ActiGin, and deer antler velvet extract, to set itself apart from other other high-stimulant pre workouts. It is manufactured by Das Labs under the Bucked Up brand.
[Read more…]Apollon Nutrition Overtime is a nootropic nutritional supplement designed to increase energy, focus, and productivity. It is different from a pre-workout in that it does not contain any ingredients designed to increase blood flow or strength – its only goal is energy, motivation, and productivity.
[Read more…]If you’re a skinny individual looking to gain weight and muscle, then this video is definitely for you. The video is by Nick Bare and I wanted to share it with a broader audience looking for ectomorph (skinny body frame) diet tips. I provide a summary, but you should definitely watch the whole video or check out the transcript below.
[Read more…]Hooligan pre workout is a pre workout supplement known for its high caffeine content and long lasting energy. It contains 600 mg of caffeine in addition to 7 grams of L-Citrulline and 300 mg of Alpha GPC.
It is manufactured by Apollon Nutrition, the same folks who made the truly insane Assassin Pre Workout, is another excellent pre workout that is worth checking out.
Hooligan is the strongest pre workout without banned substances, bar none. Hooligan is brimming with pump, energy, and focus ingredients to keep you going all day long.
Discount codes:
LIFTVAULT = 15% off at Nutri Cartel
Read on the learn more about the newest version of Hooligan and my experience with it.
[Read more…]It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find good DMAA pre-workout supplements in 2024, but it’s still possible!
Here are some of the best DMAA pre-workouts that you can still buy as of January 2024.
[Read more…]Buying DMAA powder and DMHA powder is still relatively easy to do at a few online supplement retailers. This is despite the rocky relationship the FDA and other regulatory agencies have with DMAA and DMHA.
10 grams of pure DMHA powder from Bulk Stimulants.
An easy and cost effective way to add energy + euphoria to any pre workout. Your own DMHA stash!
Turn any pre-workout into a DMAA pre-workout with 10 grams of pure DMAA from Bulk Stimulants.
Get insane energy, drive, and focus.
Contains 200 servings (50 mg per serving).
Buy it once, have your own personal DMAA stash for years.
In addition to where you can buy DMAA powder and DMHA powder, I’ll break down what these stimulants do, my personal experience, and their legal history in various countries.
[Read more…]Excelsior is quite hard to find these days and is usually out of stock.
Instead, check out our strongest pre workouts or the best DMHA pre workouts.
Excelsior pre workout is a nutritional supplement manufactured by Imperial Nutrition. It is known for having a 5.3 gram proprietary blend that is mysteriously powerful. It has been compared to legendary pre workout supplements of the past like Craze and Jack3d.
Excelsior is a high stim pre workout with incredibly unique effects. When it is gone, I guarantee it will be talked about for years to come.
Many reviews have commented on the relatively short label, the small scoop size (a measly 5.3 grams vs. Assassin’s 16.8 grams, comparison below), and then the insane stimulant effects.
Intrigued, I picked up a tub. And in a way, it a delivered, but the results were not at all what I was expecting.
[Read more…]September 2022 Update:
Dark Energy ain’t coming back. If you see tubs floating around on the Internet, they’re most likely fake.
But don’t despair.
There are a ton of amazing stim junkie pre-workouts still available. Honestly, I like them even more than Dark Energy.
The best around right now, without question, is Crack Gold. It has DMAA and DMHA, just like Dark Energy did.
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!
We keep a list of the strongest pre-workouts updated constantly.
If you want to add your own DMAA or DMHA powder to any pre-workout, check out Bulk Stimulants.
See you in the gym!
November 2021 Update:
I’m leaving this up for historical purposes, but this turned out to be bunk.
Dark Energy pre-workout may be returning soon.
There are rumors circulating that Dark Energy may be under new ownership and returning in November 2021.
Here’s a picture of the new label:
I tried a sample of the “new” Dark Energy and it is absolutely not the same as the original. I do not recommend wasting your money on it.
If you’re looking for the next best thing to Dark Energy, I recommend Crack Pre-Workout from Dark Labs.
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).
Here are some Dark Energy alternatives to consider:
Dark Energy pre workout is a controversial pre workout supplement known for containing DMAA and DMHA. These ingredients are stimulants and prohibited for sale as a dietary supplement by the FDA. As a result, Dark Energy is marketed as a “research product” by its manufacturer, Magnitude Life Sciences.
[Read more…]Legion Pulse pre workout is a pre workout supplement known for its simple but strong ingredient profile. Its ingredients include 350 mg of caffeine anhydrous, 8 grams of L-Citrulline Malate, and 300 mg of Alpha GPC among others. Pulse Pre Workout is popular as a “daily driver” pre workout that can be taken every day without significant side effects.
Legion Pulse is one of the best clinically-dosed, banned substance free pre workouts available today and a personal favorite of mine. [Read more…]
The always popular and heavily dosed Assassin pre-workout is back for version 8. There has always been debate on the best version, so let’s see how v8 can compare.
Everything version 7 was, version 8 does better with higher dosages and even more stimulants. This does contain less caffeine, although not by much (50 mg).
Overall, my recommendation for this product is for individuals who are willing to endure the high energy and any side effects along for the ride! I feel this is one of the most well-rounded pre-workouts I have reviewed this year of 2023!
Thank you, Jake with Nutricartel, for sending this full product for review!
[Read more…]This is a review of my personal experience using Man Sports Game Day pre workout.
To learn more about the best pre workouts, check out my analysis of over 300 different pre workouts.
Overall, I am really impressed with Man Sports’ Game Day pre workout. I’ve used it on several occasions and [Read more…]
Not seeing the gains in the gym that you should have by now? Perhaps you’re just in a slump and need something new to help you feel bigger in the gym? Then you should consider using a pump pre-workout!
A pump supplement with the right blend of ingredients can be a major game-changer in the gym – especially mentally. Nothing feels better than crushing an intense workout and having the ultimate “pump” to show for it.
[Read more…]Most pre-workout supplements contain caffeine because it’s been proven to promote weight loss, enhance physical performance and improve cognitive function.
This may be a problem for anyone who’s trying to wean off caffeine, is caffeine intolerant or is just not interested in putting caffeine, or other stimulants, in their body.
Fortunately, there are pre-workout supplements on the market that are caffeine free, and most of them are also stim-free pre-workouts.
[Read more…]While blocked chain amino acids (BCAAs) are not essential to create an effective pre workout, some people like to use a pre workout that kills two birds with one stone.
Here are the best pre-workout supplements with BCAAs.
[Read more…]For those of you that are looking for that extra boost when it comes to focusing, performance, and endurance for your next workout, pre-workout supplements are definitely the way to get amped for your next training session.
But with such a wide variety on the market, some of which have ingredients most of us have never even heard of, it can become quite a challenge to pick the pre-workout that’s right for you.
Here are some of the best pre-workout supplements available on the market today.
[Read more…]Of all the nutritional debates in the fitness world, few things stir controversy and public concern like pre workout supplements. Below you’ll find recommended pre workouts for the safety conscious, a list of ingredients to be wary of, and ingredients that are generally considered safe.
If you just want to see the safest pre-workouts, here they are:
[Read more…]Beta-alanine is a version of alanine that turns into carsonine after ingestion. Carsonine is an acid buffer that is stored in cells within the body and released when pH levels drop down, reducing the effects of lactic acid. In turn, this helps reduce muscular fatigue and soreness. Muscular fatigue is reduced in the 60 to 240 second range, which makes it directly applicable to reducing fatigue during a lifting set. These results have been observed consistently.
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