Pre Workout Reviews

Find the best pre workouts reviewed for their potency and value. Pre workouts are highlighted for their strength, inclusion of special ingredients, and overall value. If you're tired of wasting money on ineffective pre workouts, check out our recommended pre workouts below.

Recommended Pre Workouts

Apollon Nutrition - Hooligan (Best overall strength with a clean ingredient list)
Apollon Nutrition - Assassin (Strongest pre workout, contains ingredients banned from many competitive sports)
Metabolic Nutrition - ESP Extreme Pre Workout (Best Value Pre Workout)

You can also check out our round up lists:

For the latest pre workout reviews, please see the posts below.

FSU Dyehard Pre Workout Review

By Paul Tiller
Last updated October 11, 2021

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FSU Dyehard is a non-stim pump pre workout supplement from Inspired Nutraceuticals. Powered by 6 g 3D Pump, 2 g Betaine Nitrate, and over 1 gram of electrolytes, this product will give you unique pumps with nothing else.

I’ve tried it just twice with varying levels of stimulants and focus, and both times the pumps were intense and tremendous. I could recommend this for someone who just wants a raw pump product, and since it comes in an unflavored variety, anyone wishing to make their current pre workout product have truly great pumps.

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

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Light Year Pre Workout Review (Galaxy Labs)

Light Year is a pre workout supplement from Galaxy Labs. I bought this on a whim as the label looked impressive, but I am so glad that I did. Powered by 4 g L-Citrulline, 3.2 g Beta-Alanine, 2 g HydroMax, 1 g Agmatine, 600 mg Alpha GPC, 250 mg Caffeine, 250 mg Eria Jarensis, 200 mg DMHA, 150 mg PEA, and others, this pre-workout had me flying. I was in a legit excellent euphoric mood.

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M2 Pre Workout Review + Discount

By Paul Tiller
Last updated September 30, 2021

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M2 is a pre workout supplement from Mind Muscle Nutrition. It’s a relatively low stim product on label (at least in terms of caffeine) with only a 175 mg yield, but still has a fairly loaded formula. Noteworthy ingredients include 6 g Citrulline Malate, 4 g Beta Alanine, 2 g Glycerol, 1.5 g Tyrosine, 250 mg Eria Jarensis, 100 mg DMHA, and 2.5 mg Alpha Yohimbine, among others.

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Cannibal Permaswole Pre Workout Review

By Paul Tiller
Last updated September 12, 2021

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Cannibal Permaswole is a caffeine free pre workout supplement from Chaos and Pain. Notable ingredients include 6 g L-Citrulline, 2 g GlycerPump, and 1 g of NitroSigine.

Chaos and Pain was kind enough to send me a tub to test out and review.

Although I’ve only tried it three times, this product performs incredibly well. I’d recommend it for beginners or those looking to add much more pump to their stim pre workouts.

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Final Call Pre Workout Review

By Paul Tiller
Last updated October 1, 2021

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Final Call is a hardcore DMAA pre workout supplement from BS Supplements. This is an “underground” pre-workout, so underground that they don’t seem to have a website. Notable ingredients include 600 mg Alpha GPC, 300 mg Caffeine, 115 mg DMAA, 25 mg Ephedra Extract, and many others.

Although I’ve only tried it 2 times, I absolutely love this product. Final Call is recommended for experienced users as a pre-workout that can be taken once a week. More frequent use may lead to the development of a significant pre workout tolerance due to the significant amount of stimulants in this product.

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Arez Titanium Pre Workout Review

By Paul Tiller
Last updated September 11, 2021

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Arez Titanium is a pre-workout supplement from MHN (Modern Hardcore Nutrition). Used to be made by NTel Nutra roughly a year or so ago. The original was known for being a high stim, feel-good product. Notable ingredients include 350 mg Caffeine, 200 mg Beta PEA, 175 mg Juglans Regia, 2.5 mg Alpha Yo, and many others.

Supp Kingz was kind enough to send over a few samples for me to review.

Although I’ve only tried it two times, I absolutely love this product.

Recommended for adept users as a pre-workout that can be taken only a few times a week, max as to not destroy your central nervous system, just due to the stimulants.

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

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Stimmed Up Pre Workout Review (Phase 1 Nutrition)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated August 26, 2021

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Stimmed Up Pre Workout is a pre workout supplement manufactured by Phase 1 Nutrition. It’s a DMHA-free successor to the popular Pre Phase KO Pre Workout.

Read on to see the ingredients label for Stimmed Up. A review of this product is coming soon.

In the mean time, it is currently available from Phase 1 Nutrition.

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Obedient X3 Pre Workout Review

By Paul Tiller
Last updated August 15, 2021

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Obedient X3 is a stackable, multi-purpose, stim-free formula from Team MuscleForce. Containing hydration and focus ingredients on top of the normal pump ingredients, this is a formula that’s very well-rounded and effective.

Recommended for nearly anyone who’d like to have more focus and hydration elements to their pump formula that isn’t just pumps without any stims.

Read on for additional details of my experience, the best prices for the Obedient X3 pre workout, and a breakdown of its ingredient label.

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Demolish Pre Workout Review

By Paul Tiller
Last updated September 16, 2021

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Demolish Pre Workout is a pre-workout supplement by Frenzy Labz that delivers great mood enhancement and good pumps.

Demolish is recommended for experienced users that are not in competition (as you will find out why) as a preworkout that should only be taken just a few times a week.

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

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Woke AF Pre Workout Review (Bucked Up)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated August 10, 2021

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Bucked Up Woke AF is a pre workout supplement manufactured by DAS Labs. It is quite similar to its sister product, BAMF Pre Workout. Woke AF and BAMF are nearly identical products, with Woke AF containing dendrobium and synephrine while BAMF contains hordenine and huperzine A.

Muscle Factory SC was kind enough to send me over a sample to review.

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Pre Workout FAQs

Below you’ll find some of the most frequently asked questions about pre workout supplements.

Is pre workout bad for you?

Because the type of ingredients in pre workouts varies, it is impossible to provide a one size fits all answer. There are certainly safe pre workouts that are fine to take as recommended for most healthy individuals. Some of the more extreme pre workouts contain stimulants that can cause unwanted side effects and can build a tolerance if taken too frequently, which can result in negative withdrawal effects. However, just a little research from reading pre workout reviews can make it much easier to find a pre workout that is right for you.

What effects does pre workout achieve?

Pre workouts are usually taken to improve energy levels, increase blood flow, and enhance focus during a workout. The main difference between various pre workout supplements is how much they emphasize these effects. Some are mostly focused on blood flow (aka “the pump”) while others focus on boosting energy for long workouts. This is why doing some pre workout research before making a purchase is important.

Is pre workout right for me?

Pre workout may be worth considering after you have tracked your diet and sleep for several weeks and are still having issues with completing your workouts. At that point, some extra caffeine may be a good place to start when seeking supplementation. Lift Vault’s list of safe pre workouts is a good place to start if you’re a beginner.

What are the best pre workouts?

If you ask 10 people this question, you’ll likely get 10 different answers. It really is a personal decision that depends on what kind of effects an individual is seeking. With that said, Lift Vault has compiled a list of its favorite pre workouts for different occasions, including pre workouts without banned substances, pre workouts with banned substances, pre workouts with excellent value, and pre workouts without caffeine.