Best pre workout on Reddit
143 reviews from r/Preworkoutsupplements, r/workout, r/Supplements and 17 more subreddits
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#1
Optimum Nutrition
3.8
(8)
"Amino Energy by ON"
"Optimum Nutrition Pre"
"I use the one from Optimum Nutrition all the time."
"The one from Optimum Nutrition is really good, though. It definitely helps."
"For nutrition optiumn nutrition gold standard pre workout"
"Maybe give this a try."
"I used Optimum nutrition which is recommended by many people and didnt work out for me."
"Decent light energy drink but lacks key pre-workout ingredients."
#2
Gorilla Mode
4.5
(6)
"I'm a big fan of gorilla mode normal formula. Great pumps, mental focus and they left out beta alanine which I like. No itchy/tingly skin."
"Gorilla mode is tried n true."
"Gorilla Mode is the best pre-workout I’ve ever tried! They even have a version that’s completely stimulant-free."
"Transparent Labs Bulk and Gorilla Mode are both solid."
"Heard Gorilla Mode is legit!"
"All depends on how you feel, can always start with a half scoop and assess tolerance from there."
#3
Wrecked
4.3
(6)
"Wrecked, hands down"
"I tried wrecked. Best preworkout I've used."
"Try wrecked or maybe a step up like wrecked enraged"
"Give Wrecked a try."
"Wrecked , ninja up and mesomorph"
"Wrecked would also be good!"
#4
REVSCI
4.6
(5)
"Moderate caffeine and nootropic blend for focus and mental clarity."
"Clean ingredient profile with no proprietary blends or questionable fillers."
"Clinically dosed ingredients and no proprietary blends."
"Designed for solid performance without the crazy side effects, using clinically studied doses."
"Designed for solid performance without the crazy side effects, using clinically studied doses of ingredients."
#5
C4
4.2
(5)
"C4 is all I like."
"Honestly, black coffee is the best. C4 is the GOAT for pre-workout."
"I switched to C4 pre workout and that really works, but I still try not to rely on it unless necessary."
"I wouldn’t recommend Crack Gold if you’re not experienced."
"I like to make my own preworkout! C4 and the mixes don't have a full dose."
#6
Creatine
4.0
(5)
"I use preworkout whenever I work out earlier in the day."
"Creatine, most definitely. It's the most researched supplement."
"Take creatine, it has benefits beyond weight lifting."
"Pre workout may help get you through a workout but it’ll lose its effect eventually."
"I’ve been just taking 3g creatine."
#7
Transparent Labs
4.5
(4)
"I absolutely love Transparent Labs Bulk and Stim-Free."
"I find the transparent labs preworkout to be insanely good."
"I like Transparent Labs Bulk. Its relatively low caffeine (200 mg) in the current era of 350+ mg caffeine being common."
"So far my favourite from transparent labs."
#8
Crack
4.3
(4)
"Crack Gold."
"Crack og or juiced"
"Crack purple if you can find it."
"Crack daily"
#9
Violence
4.7
(3)
"“Violence” is a great new one I found."
"Violence pre-workout hits all the right points with effective dosages."
"Great blend of ADHD-friendly ingredients for focus and performance."
#10
Redcon1
4.3
(3)
"I like Redcon1 Total War"
"Total War is awesome but might be bit too intensive for a beginner."
"Total war is awesome but might be too intensive for beginner."
#11
Legion
4.3
(3)
"My stack is as follows: Legion pre-workout drink (1/2 dose) EAA - 8g Collagen protein - 10g Taurine 2g N-Acetyl Carnitine - 1g L-Tyrosine - 500mg NMN - 125mg tablet."
"I've used both the Legion and Transparent Labs pre-workouts and liked them about equally."
"Another great option with a strong caffeine boost."
#12
Total War
4.0
(3)
"Total War is also worth a try."
"Total War. I had the best workout in my life with this."
"Just any regular preworkout like Total War will do the job just fine."
#13
Zeus
4.0
(3)
"Go Zeus is a good option if you don't mind DMHA."
"Zeus"
"Zeus !!"
#14
Ryse
4.0
(3)
"Ryse Godzilla is loaded."
"They have their regular ryse, great for beginners."
"Godzilla has a way more nasty pump in my opinion."
#15
Excelsior
5.0
(2)
"Excelsior. Pure happiness and productivity well beyond the workout."
"Best I’ve ever tried is Excelsior"
#16
Dark Labs
5.0
(2)
"Maniaco. Best euphoria of anything I’ve tried."
"Dark labs flame v3 has been a killer pre workout for me"
#17
Tribugen
4.5
(2)
"Tribugen."
"For a crazy boost: 2 capsules Tribugen with a cup of coffee."
#18
Nutricost
4.5
(2)
"Nutricost pre x is amazing. It’s pretty high caffeine at 300 mg if you’re into that and has lots of nootropic ingredients that seem to help me with concentration and mood."
"Then I would suggest Pre-X, a nice daily stronger than C4."
#19
Ghost
4.5
(2)
"Ghost Legend pre-workout, best I've tried so far"
"Something simple/basic like a Ghost Legend might be good for you."
#20
Alpha Neon
4.0
(2)
"I've not tried it yet but Alpha Neon Maximum Carnage v2 looks like what you might want."
"Maxium carnage (daily driver)"
#21
Hypermax
4.0
(2)
"HyperMax 3D, DVST8"
"Not too heavy on the stims, but has eria for that nice kick. Pumps are great too, it’s an all rounder in my eyes."
#22
Xwerks
4.0
(2)
"Xwerks Ignite is nice if you want something that makes you feel focused and motivated without the insane stimulants some pre has"
"I've seen many praise xwerks ignite and it has a very solid range of flavors."
#23
Alani
4.0
(2)
"My spouse is a fan of Alani for not crazy levels of boost or uncomfortableness."
"Alani pre work out in shaved ice flavor!"
#24
Bucked Up
4.0
(2)
"Bucked up is 200mg caffeine. If that's too much they also have a 100mg version."
"The Bucked Up Blue Razz isn’t too terrible tasting."
#25
Magico
4.0
(2)
"For cardio based exercise I’d recommend magico or Heisenberg."
"You can consider a nootropic supplement like Magico."
#26
Cellucor C4
3.5
(2)
"Then I tried Cellucor C4 and im working with since."
"Well, if c4 was working for you previously Why change it?"
#27
Hammer Nutrition
5.0
(1)
"I really like Fully Charged from Hammer Nutrition. Have to buy it from them or typically a bike shop, but it works really well for me."
#28
Maniaco
5.0
(1)
"These are all great pres but maniaco just hits perfect everytime...thats got my vote"
#29
Legit
5.0
(1)
"Legit… I set many PRs to legit and save it for special days."
#30
Neuphoric
5.0
(1)
"NEUPHORIC pre is my brand but built exactly like you’re looking for ⚡️"
#31
Bloom
5.0
(1)
"I’m really liking Bloom pre workout powder. Not to sweet. No jitters. On my second jar. Partial to pina coloda flavor and tropical punch."
#32
Legion Blueberry Lemonade
5.0
(1)
"Legion blueberry lemonade. Done."
#33
Dynamine
5.0
(1)
"I just tried Dynamine yesterday for the first time before working out and it was honestly amazing."
#34
Ryse Godzilla
5.0
(1)
"Ryse Godzilla is loaded."
#35
Amazonia
5.0
(1)
"The best I can eat is Amazonia energy frozen acai bricks. Has a bit of guarana but no artificial sweeteners or anything. Their so good."
#36
homemade
5.0
(1)
"Banana, coffee+creatine. Letsfuckingooooo."
#37
HEB Nitro Cold Brew
5.0
(1)
"Black coffee before a workout is great. HEB sells a Nitro cold brew, it’s only 10 cals and great."
#38
Homemade Pre-Workout Shake
5.0
(1)
"I take Rhodiola Roses with a cup of coffee, and also a separate pre-work out shake with protein, BCAA, hmb, taurine, creatine and l-citraline."
#39
Mother Bucker
5.0
(1)
"Mother Bucker (my personal fav) has more caffeine, time to step it up."
#40
C4 V1
5.0
(1)
"V1 is my new recommendation."
#41
Insane Labz
5.0
(1)
"Bloodbath by Insane Labz"
#42
GAYOR
5.0
(1)
"I am using gayor pre 2.0 from last 3 months and can tell that it's a best pre in indian market for now."
#43
Zombie Labs
5.0
(1)
"The Zombie Labs pres are my favourite that our gym sells, because I’m a sook about that after taste most have haha."
#44
Psycho Pharma
5.0
(1)
"Psycho Pharma Edge of Insanity 💯"
#45
Craze
5.0
(1)
"Best preworkout i have tried 1 st. CRAZE (2012/2013)"
#46
Huge Supplements
5.0
(1)
"Huge supplements, wrecked enraged! multiple flavors, hi stim, and really good for my focus."
#47
Vega
5.0
(1)
"I found this one a few months ago and absolutely love it."
#48
Pwdrs
5.0
(1)
"Pwdrs is so good and good ingredients!!"
#49
Panax Ginseng
4.0
(1)
"It has to be panax ginseng and cordyceps mushroom."
#50
DynaMax
4.0
(1)
"Stimulant (DynaMax, Caffeine) Electrolytes (InfiniLyte) For cardio beta-alanine and for lifting weights citruline malate."
#51
OG Excelsior
4.0
(1)
"The formula i've come up with would look something like this: L-citrulline- 10,000mg L-tyrosine- 5,000mg alpha GPC- 1,200mg L-dopa- 600mg uridine 5'- 600mg DMHA- 250mg theanine- 200mg ephedrine- 75mg rauwolscine- 2mg"
#52
BZRK
4.0
(1)
"BZRK, Ryse tbh is solid but im not a fan, dont be a fan boy and get ekko get something worth your money"
#53
Black Bulk
4.0
(1)
"I like black bulk for a daily and edge of insanity thrown in few days a week"
#54
Transparent Labs Bulk
4.0
(1)
"Transparent Labs Bulk and Gorilla Mode are both solid."
#55
Raw Essentials CBUM
4.0
(1)
"Raw Essentials (CBUM) is also good for a cheaper option."
#56
Legion Athletics Pulse
4.0
(1)
"Also heard good things about Pulse by Legion Athletics—they use only natural flavors/ingredients."
#57
Ghost Sour Warheads
4.0
(1)
"Really like the ghost sour warheads flavor."
#58
Heart of Steel
4.0
(1)
"Trying this new product called Heart of Steel supplement says that it's good for blood flow and im using it as a preworkout supplement too, doing good so far."
#59
G02max
4.0
(1)
"G02max, not preworkout but is amazing before cardio."
#60
WrathX
4.0
(1)
"Mb wrathx."
#61
Homemade Pre-Workout Blend
4.0
(1)
"I prefer mixing my own pre-workout blend with creatine, beta-alanine, citrulline, and BCAAs."
#62
Nutricost Pre-X
4.0
(1)
"For a daily pre I would go with Pre-X by nutricost."
#63
Caffeine Pills
4.0
(1)
"You can buy a bottle of 200mg caffeine pills off Amazon for like $10 that will last you for months."
#64
Local Nutrition Place Non-Stim Preworkout
4.0
(1)
"I prefer stimulant-free preworkout... Sodium, Potassium, L-Citrulline, and Betaine."
#65
Homemade Pre-Workout Stack
4.0
(1)
"Skip the fancy pre-workouts and grab some beta-alanine, creatine, and caffeine pills."
#66
Homemade Simple Carb and Caffeine
4.0
(1)
"I prefer 10-20 gms of simple sugar and coffee."
#67
Homemade Protein and Carbs
4.0
(1)
"Some whey + couple of bananas/raisins/dates."
#68
R1
4.0
(1)
"R1 prelift or wheyl"
#69
Wrecked Enraged
4.0
(1)
"Wrecked enraged is awesome. But idk if you Can Daily it tho, if not, then just wrecked."
#70
C4 Original
4.0
(1)
"Go for something mild like C4 Original. It’s not crazy strong but gives you a nice boost."
#71
Mr. Hyde
4.0
(1)
"I've also been a fan of Mr. Hyde in the past, but I'm in my forties now and save that shit for special occasions LOL."
#72
L-Citrulline
4.0
(1)
"Take my advice, supplement 1500-3000mg of l citruline and have some coffee."
#73
Citrulline, Beta-Alanine, Arginine
4.0
(1)
"Just buy citrulline, beta-alanine and arginine separately and mix it up in your cup."
#74
Glucerna Hunger Max
4.0
(1)
"Glucerna hunger max is my go to."
#75
Adonis Complex
4.0
(1)
"Check out shopadoniscomplex.com for what you are looking for."
#76
Banana and Black Coffee
4.0
(1)
"Banana and black coffee works well for me."
#77
Otaku
4.0
(1)
"Otaku Pump or MVPre365."
#78
Gaynor
4.0
(1)
"Preworkout - people swear by Gayor. Get anything with caffeine in it - I take Wild Buck and it works."
#79
Alpha Lion
4.0
(1)
"Buy sample packs from Alpha Lion and see which one you like"
#80
Mutant
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used Mutants pre workout and I loved it."
#81
Hypermaxed
4.0
(1)
"I would either go with Hypermaxed out or wrecked. Both are solid options without carbonation or strong flavoring"
#82
El Jefe Guerrilla
4.0
(1)
"After a lot of research I pulled the trigger on El Jefe Guerrilla and Crack Daily which just arrived today."
#83
Black Flag
4.0
(1)
"If you liked Killaid I think you will like Black Flags Rattle."
#84
Psychotic
3.0
(1)
"Psychotic is very intense, I mean it will affect your sleep and cause anxiety if taken in more amount."
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