Pre-workout supplements are a newer kind of formula that was originally created to help bodybuilders plow past muscle building plateaus and to help with low-energy slumps due to the daily grind of workout wear-n-tear and is considered one of the top supplements to take as a bodybuilder. The formula’s for the most part are comprised of Nitric Oxide, Amino Acids, Glutamine, Creatine monohydrate, and a Caffeine based stimulant or stimulants that when combined correctly, can push the bodybuilder past the normal rep. range and typically pro-long the workout routine with added intensity.

How To Rate The Best Pre Workout Supplement

There are to many variations in ingredients with pre workout supplements to be able to judge how effective they are by reading labels. You will spend hours and hours trying to decipher what they are and now most companies have “proprietary blends” that are trade secrets so you’ll never find out what’s in them. So to keep it simple, easy, and to the point, I base how good a pre workout supplement is based on the following criteria:

1. GAINS – Did I increase my strength and size from using it?
2. PUMP – How amped and ready to hit it did I feel from one serving?
3. FOCUS – Was I mentally dialed in while training?
4. TASTE/MIX – Was the taste enjoyable and does it take long to mix ?
5. COST - Is it the best price per serving?

**All supplements are ranked from 1-10
with 1 being the lowest rank, and 10 being the highest rank**

#1 – Muscle Pharm Assault, 2.6 lbs., Blue Artic Raspberry

“There’s some good buzz going on about Assault. The percentages of the main ingredients of creatine, N.O., and energy stimulants goes perfectly with the Blue Raspberry flavor. There’s only 1 gm of sugar per serving so there is no unnecessary calories to take in. The pump is just as good as any other and you can clearly feel the Pyru Glutamic Acid working because I felt good and confident with my workouts. You get 2.6 pounds which will last you about 25 days so not exactly 30 days but for those 25, you’ll have a hell of a workout.

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#2 – Cellucor NO Extreme, 36 Packets,Fruit Punch

“NO Extreme by Cellucor is my absolute favorite pre workout supplement. I took some in the morning before my normal arm routine and hit the gym. I felt the “world class pump” that everyone’s been talking about for 4 hours. This is not the “strongest” pre workout supplement in regards to caffeine, but that’s what I like about it. It’s the perfect amount to get you in-tune and pumped to get you through your grueling workouts. After using this one for over 2 weeks, the pumps, mental focus, and endurance hasn’t wavered a bit. 0 carbs. and calories leaves you feeling clean and there is no crash. It’s a bit more pricey than the rest, but you get what you pay for here, trust me. I love this product.”

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#3 – USPlabs Jack3d, 225 Grams, Lemon Lime

“The lemon lime taste is good and mixes well. When I first tried this product I noticed a tingling sensation to go along with the incredible pump that I got. I took it 15 minutes before I hit the gym and I felt it in 1o! I did legs and stomach and I was hell bent on tearing up the squat rack. I knocked out 5 sets of squats and my whole body was pounding. I was ready for more so I hit the leg press and I was equally pleased at how focused I was as well as how long my endurance lasted. Legs is usually a weak spot for me so when I finished my entire workout in about 1 hour 15 minutes about 20 minutes ahead of schedule I was surprised. The only down side is that you run out fast and you’ve got to buy more”.

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#4 – LG Sciences Anadraulic State GT 720 grams

“Anadraulic State GT is a great pre workout supplement that has a lot of benefits to using it. First off, the price is great! $26.99 for 720 grams is way awesome. It contains a Cre-Andro blend of Creatine Monohydrate, Beta Alanine, Creatine Ctriate/Malate, and Creatine Ethyl Ester for serious muscle gains. The energy is good at 2 scoops, but 3 is insane. I also like the fact that it contains some extra amino’s for extra stamina and recovery. There are 30 calories per scoop which is due to the added sugar, but other than that, this is a great bodybuilding product at a great price.”

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#5 – MuslceMeds Code Red 30 Packs – Fruit Punch

“MuscleMeds Code Red is a brand-new pre workout formula that contains all of the major ingredients that make up a great bodybuilding supplement. I first found out about it from a friend of mine who is a trainer at my gym. When I first tried it, I was surprised with the surge in energy I got in a relatively short time. I also really like the fact that Code Red contains electrolytes and to sustain good hydration while providing energy. Power-AMP Anabolic Cell Volumizer ComplexCre3 (Creatine Monohydrate Creatine Magna Creatine Gluconate) and Beta-Alanine provide the basic building blocks for adding solid muscle while in a pro-longed anabolic state. This s a great supplement and is priced right at about $45 for 30 servings.”

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#6 - Accelerative Nutraceuticals MUSCLESPEED 90 tablets

“This is the best pill form version of pre workout supplements currently available on the market today, perhaps the best one period. Its refreshing to be able to take some pills instead of mixing up a drink like I usually do (right now im using White Flood – thumbs up). Anyway, when taking this product I noticed an increase in strength about 4 days into using it. I was able to handle 315 lbs. on bench a lot easier than usual. I was reping 3 sets of 12 easily. Also, for some reason, the pill form is a little easier on my stomach than the other powder forms. You certainly cant go wrong here. Plus, there is 45 days worth of supplement here, a huge plus in my book .”

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#7 – Controlled Labs White Flood, 1.34 Lbs.

” Deserving to be part of the best nitric oxide supplements list. It has clean and smooth energy that lasts for a good part of the day. It is a little intense during the first hour so be ready to go. If you read some other reviews, most people think that this is one of the most under-estimated N.O. products out on the market today. I agree. White flood is a great product and wouldn’t be a waste of money for you because I have seen good results while using it”.

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#8 - Dymatize Xpand Xtreme, 800 grams Blue Raspberry

“This pre workout supplement is good but not as smooth as White Flood or N0 Extreme. The pumps were not Earth shattering, but are decent enough to qualify amongst the others. I really don’t have any negative comments about it because it is on par with the more popular products like SuperPump 250 or N.O. Xplode. Right now you can get a free mixer plus an additional 10% off your purchase as a special promotion that wont last long. If your not a pre workout guru and just want a reliable product that is easy on the wallet then this is your N.O.2 “.

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#9 -Gaspari Nutrition Superpump250

“Gaspari Nutrition is always a safe bet. Good solid products that do exactly what you want it to do. The first thing that I would like to point out is the great taste and mix-ability of this product. I liked the grape cooler flavor the best, but the Orange was good too. This N.O. supplement is great for 2 reasons – It give you a great pump, and it helps to increase muscle density. There have been reports of this product keeping people up at night, so be aware of the fact that if you workout at night-time you should either workout earlier so you can take the recommended amount, or just plan of reorganizing your garage at 12:00 at night.”

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#10 – BSN NO-Xplode NT, 30 Stick Packs, Fruit Punch

“N.O. Xplode was really one of the pioneers of the new Nitric Oxide supplements that has virtually taken over the pre workout supplement line-up. This brand new version of the old school N.O. Xplode is definitely a worthy predecessor. I have tried both the fruit punch and blue raz sticks packs (fruit punch being my favorite out of the two) and have been pleased with both. This is BSN’s new stab at the N.O. Xplode brand that although was decent, it did have some flaws in it like lack of sustained energy, and a sharp decrease in effectiveness over pro-longed periods of time. Apparently the people at BSN has taken heed to the complaints of their consumers and have in turn delivered on the goods with N.O. Xplode NT. This version of Xplode is stronger than the standard N.O. Xplode, but it also has a high crash score which isn’t that great.”

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Best Stimulant-Free Pre Workout Supplement

Many people have requested that I provide a stimulant free product review because they either want to take a break from stimulants (caffeine in all of its forms) or because their bodies can’t handle the stimulants.  I too sometimes need a break away from caffeine because you can build up a tolerance plus its always good to step back from them to allow your body to re-adjust, but that being said, why should you step away from pre workout supplements altogether?  You shouldn’t have to!  That’s where stimulant-free pre workout supplements come in.  You can still continue with your muscle building program just without caffeine.  Now keep in mind that you will not feel the same surge in energy that you will with the other pre workout supplements, but if you’ve never taken caffeine for working out then you will probably think that these supplements rock anyway! So, getting back to the list… well, I don’t have a list, but rather 2 recommendations.  Both of these 2 supplements are awesome and are about as good and in some cases better than the ones above.  Either of these two are hands down worth every penny…

- Levrone Formula Extreme Nitric Pump Blend

“Kevin Levrone has been a professional bodybuilder for many years so you would expect someone with as much experience and knowledge in the game would come out with a killer product.  He has put everything hes got into this awesome nitric oxide pre workout supplement that is a very no-frills type of product.  He does not try to hide any of his ingredients by using proprietary blends that are never fully understood.  All of the ingredients are listed and in plain sight, so you know exactly what you are getting here.  The pump from the ATP/AKG combination is a clean and steady pump that last throughout the duration of your workout, plus because there is no caffeine, you don’t experience a crash which is exactly what your looking for in a product like this.  This is an excellent pre workout supplement and can stack up to any other anytime.”

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- Evogen EVP

“Evogen EVP is a brand new stimulant free nitric oxide pre workout supplement that is very impressive to me because it serves as not only a supplement to get you pumped and add muscle, but it also contains other useful ingredients that any athlete who weight trains can benefit from.  For starters, it contains a healthy dose of N.O. to force-feed the muscles.  Next, is a Nutrient Injection/Volumizing Complex that contains a creatine complex. Then there is a dose of Ultra Soluble L-Leucine that helps put your body in a more anabolic state. There is the ATP complex for energy and focus and also a anti-catabolic/recovery complex of L-Glutamine (Pharmaceutical Grade), Carnosyn (Beta-Alanine), L-Glutamine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Pyridoxine. There are also a full range of B vitamins for extra natural energy, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium and a few more throw-ins to round it all out. This is a great supplement for people who want to take 1 supplement, instead of 3 or 4 because it will save you a lot of time and hassle. It is more expensive the Levrone Formula, but it also contains more two. The rank about the same as far as the 5 criteria, but this one has more in it so you could consider this one to be a better, more complete product.”

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