Supplement Reviews

Gulag Pre-Workout is a pre-workout supplement manufactured by Just Vibes. Containing the powerful DMHA stimulant, It’s marketed to those who prefer high-stim pre-workouts.

The most notable effect of Gulag is mood elevation. If you like to feel good during and after your workout, Gulag is worth checking out. The energy is smooth and not overwhelming.

Because it contains DMHA, I would not recommend Gulag to beginners. Instead, I’d recommend checking out the top pre-workouts for beginners. However, this is a nice starting point if you want to try your first DMHA pre-workout.

Continue reading below for the full review and links where you can purchase Gulag.

Enjoy the Hysteria is a pre-workout supplement from The Nutrition Store. It contains 3.2 g of Beta-Alanine, 300 mg DMHA, 225 mg of caffeine (from two different sources), and 50 mg of Theophylline. Enjoy the Hysteria provides the energy and focus for almost any workout.

Enjoy the Hysteria is the second in a series of Nutrition Store supplements; the first being “Enjoy the Insanity.”

Both products contain 3.2-grams of Beta-Alanine, two grams of L-Citrulline, 300 mg DMHA, 25 mg Isopropylsynephrine, and 10 mg Piperine 95%.

The newer formula, Enjoy the Hysteria, omits the 200 mg Eria Jarnesis, 150 mg VitaShure (™), 100 mg Caffeine, and 50 mg Halostachine and replaces them with 150 mg Caffeine Anhydrous, 100 mg Di-Caffeine Malate, and 50 mg Theophylline. The caffeine total changes from 190 mg yield to 225 mg yield.

Insanity prompts better focus and an elevated mood, while Hysteria stimulates superior and more intense energy levels.

Due to the 300 mg DMHA, I would only recommend this for advanced users of pre-workouts.

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Enjoy the Hysteria pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

Pre-Black is a pre-workout supplement from SP Nutrition. Fueled by 3 g Beta-Alanine, 100 mg L-Norvaline, 350 mg Caffeine, 255 mg AMP Citrate, 120 mg DMHA, 20 mg Noopept, Pre-Black has plenty of focus and energy to go around. 

Due to the AMP Citrate and DMHA, I would only recommend this to advanced users of pre-workouts.

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Pre-Black pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

Hybrid is a pre-workout supplement from Kilo Labs. Fueled by a potent label of 3.2 g Beta-Alanine, 3 g Betaine, 2 g HydroPrime (™), 400 mg Caffeine, 200 mg DMHA, and 100 mg Eria Jarensis, Hybrid provides the energy, focus, mood, and pumps for an intense workout.

Due to the stimulants, I would only recommend this product for advanced pre-workout users.

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Hybrid pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

Pre-workout is a pre-workout supplement from Ryse Up Supplements. Fueled by 3.2 g Beta-Alanine, 1.5 g Choline Bitartrate, 1.5 g Betaine Anhydrous, 500 mg Sodium Nitrate, 400 mg total caffeine from two different sources, 200 mg Theobromine, and 10 mg Huperzine-A, this pre-workout provides the energy, focus, and pumps required for a grueling workout. 

I would recommend this for beginners taking at least 300 or so mg of caffeine (such as a Bang or Reign energy drink). The focus, energy, and pumps should be enough and the product can serve as a stepping-stone to other more intense pre-workouts.

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Ryse pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

In January 2022, Kaged announced a rebranding from Kaged Muscle to Kaged. Alongside this announcement, they introduced a new pre-workout: Pre-Kaged Elite.

This naturally led to the question: what is the difference between regular Pre-Kaged pre-workout and Pre-Kaged Elite?

When it comes to Pre-Kaged vs. Pre-Kaged Elite, we’ll give you a full comparison of their key differences and which one may be right for you.

Spartacus is a pre-workout supplement from VHi Fit. Fueled by 6 g L-Citrulline Malate, 3.2 g Beta-Alanine, 1 g L-Tyrosine, 357.5 mg of total caffeine (from 3 different sources), 200 mg Eria Jarensis, and 250 mcg Huperzine A, Spartacus provides the energy and focus required for a great workout.

I took Spartacus six times (twice before workouts and four before work). It consistently gave me the energy and focus needed to complete the workout or the shift at work. 

Due to the Eria Jarensis, caffeine dosage, and levels of focus, I would only recommend this for intermediate users of pre-workouts looking to explore a higher-stim pre-workout. Since Spartacus is not overly strong, it is a good stepping stone towards higher stim pre-workouts.

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Spartacus pre-workouts, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

Alpha Supps Pre supplement from Alpha Supps is powered by 1 g Agmatine Sulfate, 375 mg total caffeine (from two different sources), 200 mg Eria Jarensis, 50 mg Synephrine, and 200 mcg Huperzine, Alpha Supps Pre. it provides the energy and focus needed for any circumstance without being too overpowering.

I would recommend this for intermediate pre-workout users looking to try gray-stim products without the potential for adverse side effects. 

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Alpha Supps Pre pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

Vascular Elite Pump is a pure pump pre-workout supplement from VHi Fit. Featuring 6 g L-Citrulline, 3 g HydroPrime (™), 250 mg Sodium Nitrate, Vascular Elite Pump provides the pumps, the whole pumps, and nothing but the pumps!

I would compare Vascular Elite Pump to Cannibal Permaswole, which was another incredible pure pump formula.

I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to get extra pumps in their product. They offer a wide variety of flavors and I observed no chalky consistency. Additionally, since it doesn’t have beta-alanine, stims, or nootropics, it is easy to couple the pre-workout with other products. 

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Vascular Elite Pump pure pump pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

For other great pump options, visit our list of the best pump supplements.

Carnage Non-Stim Pump is a non-stim pump product supplement from NutriFitt. Fueled by 5 g L-Citrulline, 2.5 g Betaine Anhydrous, 1.5 g Nitrosigine, 500 mg DMAE, Carnage provides the pump and mind-to-muscle connection needed for a workout.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for robust pumps with some nootropics, including beginners and advanced users.

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Carnage non-stim pump pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

Street Series is a pre-workout supplement from Street Supplements. Powered by 6 g Citrulline Malate, 3 g Beta-Alanine, 2 g L-Tyrosine, 200 mg DMHA, 200 mg Eria Jarnesis, 400 mg Caffeine, 70 mg Mega Synephrine, and 1 mg Alpha Yo, Street Series provides intense focus, mood elevation, energy, and thermogenic/sweating effects.

Street Series pre-workout is an extreme ride of energy, focus, and thermogenesis. It’s one of those pre-workouts that lights a fire underneath you, enabling you to get things done. 

Due to the stimulants and thermogenic effects, I would only recommend this for advanced users of pre-workouts. 

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Street Series pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label. 

Nexus is a pre-workout supplement from Muscle Code Supps. Charged by 4 g L-Citrulline, 3.2 g Beta-Alanine, 1 g HydroPrime, 1 g L-Tyrosine, 300 mg Caffeine, 200 mg DMHA, 150 mg Eria Jarensis, 50 mg Synephrine, and 30 mg Noopept, Nexus is a wonderful pre-workout that provides the energy, focus, and pumps.

Having just tried Nexus once, I experienced phenomenal pumps, energy, focus, and a post-workout “head-buzz.”  

Due to the stimulants (DMHA and Eria Jarensis), I only recommend Nexus for advanced users of pre-workouts.

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for Nexus pre-workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label.