Pre Workout reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 163 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Pre Workout brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Preworkoutsupplements, r/workout, r/Supplements, r/naturalbodybuilding, r/stimjunkiepreworkouts. Top-rated brands include Gorilla Mode (4.2/5), Ryse (4.1/5), Wrecked (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews163
Subreddits18
Posts54
Brands84
Products43
163 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Gorilla Mode
4.2
(13)
"Gorilla mode"
"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."
"Gorilla Mode Base at 1 scoop with 1 or 2 scoops of l citrulline or a pump formula is good for me."
"Gorilla mode is a solid formula."
"Gorilla Mode is proven and definitely has a lot of good ingredients in there but I feel like it's too expensive."
"I’ve gotten Gorilla Mode base for like 15$ each time."
"Gorilla mode base. It has everything I need and not too high stim like most pre"
"Transparent Labs Bulk and Gorilla Mode are both solid."
#2
Ryse
4.1
(7)
"Ryse Godzilla is my favorite."
"Ryse loaded is my daily"
"I got BOGOfree on 3 tubs of Ryze Godzilla last month for it"
"If you want a even stronger one go with ryse blackout."
"Ryse Godzilla is loaded."
"They have their regular ryse, great for beginners."
"Godzilla has a way more nasty pump in my opinion."
#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
Optimum Nutrition
3.7
(6)
"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."
"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."
#6
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."
#7
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."
#8
Bucked Up
3.8
(5)
"If you’ve never taken preworkout before, I like starting with Bucked up, it’s a good one most of my friends have liked whenever I introduced it to them."
"Well if your just starting you can probably get something pretty basic like some bucked up, that’s what I’d recommend. It taste great too, good mix of pump and energy"
"I like bucked up, that shit gets me cray cray"
"Bucked up is 200mg caffeine. If that's too much they also have a 100mg version."
"Bucked up tasted like ass but it did give some insane pumps"
#9
Legion
4.5
(4)
"Try Legion brand non-stimulant pre workout."
"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."
#10
Redcon1
4.3
(4)
"I like Redcon1 Total War"
"I fuck with Redcon Total War, I remember Derek rated it fairly highly too in his review of it"
"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
Transparent Labs
4.3
(4)
"I absolutely love Transparent Labs Bulk and Stim-Free."
"I've used both the Legion and Transparent Labs pre-workouts and liked them about equally."
"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."
#12
Sicaro
4.0
(4)
"For me sicaro El JEFE or ASSASSIN v8"
"El jefe is the closet thing to the illicit feeling I get besides illicit pres ofc"
"El jefe is real nice! Both of those are real good hitters"
"El jefe is my #1, edge of insanity is up there too"
#13
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."
#14
Ghost
4.7
(3)
"If you want a recommendation, then check out ghost legend. Good flavouring, will tick the boxes, energy, pump, focus."
"Ghost grape is so GOAT'ed."
"Something simple/basic like a Ghost Legend might be good for you."
#15
Ommi
4.3
(3)
"I’m loving as a daily (up to 3x week): one serving Noxygen (11 grams) + 1/2 Edge of Insane (7 grams) + 5 grams L-Citrulline + 2 Oz glyercin + 5 grams creatine"
"Ommi and edge of insanity. I rotate between the two."
"Edge of Insanity, Rattle, Ronin, and recently new Crack Reloaded"
#16
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."
#17
Zeus
4.0
(3)
"Go Zeus is a good option if you don't mind DMHA."
"Zeus"
"Zeus !!"
#18
Alpha Neon
4.0
(3)
"I would suggest anything Alpha Neon they are always good quality and sourced ingredients."
"I've not tried it yet but Alpha Neon Maximum Carnage v2 looks like what you might want."
"Maxium carnage (daily driver)"
#19
Excelsior
5.0
(2)
"Excelsior. Pure happiness and productivity well beyond the workout."
"Best I’ve ever tried is Excelsior"
#20
Tribugen
4.5
(2)
"Tribugen."
"For a crazy boost: 2 capsules Tribugen with a cup of coffee."
#21
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."
#22
Evogen
4.5
(2)
"Evogen evp, plasma jet from gaspari, 51/50 5% supplements. I have used all these products for extremely productive lifts."
"I like Evogen"
#23
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."
#24
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!"
#25
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."
#26
Batch 27
4.0
(2)
"I use Batch 27, better than Mode imo. Currently using their stim-free and the pumps are insane."
"Batch 27 is also worth a try."
#27
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?"
#28
Raw Essentials
3.5
(2)
"Raw essential charged is really good bang for your buck."
"If you want a pre workout though raw essentials is a good budget starter pre"
#29
Nutracost
3.5
(2)
"I use Nutracost Pre-SF. When I did take stims I liked CBUMs... Simple ingredients that are mostly proven."
"Nutricost x-treme has everything I want in a pre, but tastes mediocre."
#30
Rhodiola
5.0
(1)
"Started taking rhodioa over a year ago and I’ve never gone back!"
#31
EHP Labs
5.0
(1)
"Ehp labs Pride pre-workout is the best imo"
#32
Bloom
5.0
(1)
"I prefer the extra strength one for both flavor and effect. It’s like going from, 'what am I doing here?' To wanting to run through a wall for me."
#33
Gaspari
5.0
(1)
"Evogen evp, plasma jet from gaspari, 51/50 5% supplements. I have used all these products for extremely productive lifts."
#34
5% Supplements
5.0
(1)
"Evogen evp, plasma jet from gaspari, 51/50 5% supplements. I have used all these products for extremely productive lifts."
#35
Nitro Surge
5.0
(1)
"I have been using nitro surge the past few months and it hits hard - 360mg caffeine and makes you warm and fuzzy."
#36
Genius
5.0
(1)
"Truly lives up to its reputation as one of the cleanest, stimulant-free pre-workouts available on Amazon."
#37
Dark Labs
5.0
(1)
"Maniaco. Best euphoria of anything I’ve tried."
#38
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."
#39
Maniaco
5.0
(1)
"These are all great pres but maniaco just hits perfect everytime...thats got my vote"
#40
homemade
5.0
(1)
"Banana, coffee+creatine. Letsfuckingooooo."
#41
Ryse Godzilla
5.0
(1)
"Ryse Godzilla is loaded."
#42
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."
#43
Dynamine
5.0
(1)
"I just tried Dynamine yesterday for the first time before working out and it was honestly amazing."
#44
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."
#45
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."
#46
Legion Blueberry Lemonade
5.0
(1)
"Legion blueberry lemonade. Done."
#47
Scorpion Supplements
4.0
(1)
"I used scorpion supplements "shred venom", I like the blue Diablo flavor as it tends to taste like lemonade."
#48
TedCo Pre
4.0
(1)
"I use TedCo Pre. Citrulline, beta alanine, creatine, aminos, etc…"
#49
Alani Nu+
4.0
(1)
"If you like focus, go with a solid caffeine content like Alani Nu+"
#50
N.O. Explode
4.0
(1)
"N.O. Explode…Keep going back to this after trying countless of Pre Workout supplements"
#51
Homemade Simple Carb and Caffeine
4.0
(1)
"I prefer 10-20 gms of simple sugar and coffee."
#52
Edge of Insanity
4.0
(1)
"If you like alpha yo probably edge of insanity."
#53
Pandasupp
4.0
(1)
"Maybe some Pandasupp for some solid daily drivers, they almost feel healthy lol."
#54
CBum
4.0
(1)
"Raw cbum orange stuff"
#55
EVL Sports Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"EVL Sports Nutrition. Affordable and does the work."
#56
Panax Ginseng
4.0
(1)
"It has to be panax ginseng and cordyceps mushroom."
#57
Thavage
4.0
(1)
"Thavage is really nice. It’s my daily."
#58
Cbum's
4.0
(1)
"This or a slight step up is Cbums. I use Cbums but if $$$ is a problem Total War is super cheap for the right necessary product!"
#59
X-Up Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"Found it on a local shop, was x-up nutrition preworkout."
#60
Ghost Sour Warheads
4.0
(1)
"Really like the ghost sour warheads flavor."
#61
Legion Athletics Pulse
4.0
(1)
"Also heard good things about Pulse by Legion Athletics—they use only natural flavors/ingredients."
#62
Raw Essentials CBUM
4.0
(1)
"Raw Essentials (CBUM) is also good for a cheaper option."
#63
Cordyceps Extract
4.0
(1)
"A good quality cordyceps extract is as good as caffeine."
#64
Transparent Labs Bulk
4.0
(1)
"Transparent Labs Bulk and Gorilla Mode are both solid."
#65
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."
#66
Green Coffee Bean
4.0
(1)
"Green Coffee Bean or green tea extract at 200mg Natural caffeine source for clean and sustained energy."
#67
Ronin
4.0
(1)
"Ronin was one of best experiences too."
#68
G02max
4.0
(1)
"G02max, not preworkout but is amazing before cardio."
#69
WrathX
4.0
(1)
"Mb wrathx."
#70
Homemade Pre-Workout Blend
4.0
(1)
"I prefer mixing my own pre-workout blend with creatine, beta-alanine, citrulline, and BCAAs."
#71
Nutricost Pre-X
4.0
(1)
"For a daily pre I would go with Pre-X by nutricost."
#72
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."
#73
Local Nutrition Place Non-Stim Preworkout
4.0
(1)
"I prefer stimulant-free preworkout... Sodium, Potassium, L-Citrulline, and Betaine."
#74
Homemade Pre-Workout Stack
4.0
(1)
"Skip the fancy pre-workouts and grab some beta-alanine, creatine, and caffeine pills."
#75
Homemade Protein and Carbs
4.0
(1)
"Some whey + couple of bananas/raisins/dates."
#76
Theobromine
4.0
(1)
"Theobromine 200mg Provides smooth, long-lasting energy without a crash."
#77
R1
4.0
(1)
"R1 prelift or wheyl"
#78
Wrecked Enraged
4.0
(1)
"Wrecked enraged is awesome. But idk if you Can Daily it tho, if not, then just wrecked."
#79
Specimen
3.0
(1)
"If you want to feel your skin meth crawl and run through a wall maybe try Specimen"
#80
LIT AF
3.0
(1)
"If you want to feel your skin meth crawl and run through a wall maybe try LIT AF"
#81
Double Impact
3.0
(1)
"Double Impact was good. The flavor was bad tho"
#82
MuscleTech
3.0
(1)
"It’s a toss-up btwn nano vapor and shatter by muscle tech"
#83
Bum
3.0
(1)
"Bum pre workout at Sam’s club"
#84
Sabroxy
3.0
(1)
"Sabroxy is also pretty close, but only works really well in combination with caffeine."
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