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Maniaco

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8.7
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4.3
★★★★☆
4.8
Reviews
5
28
Recommend
85%
91%
Expert Review
Nader Qudimat
Pre-Workout Expert · 20 years training

Maniaco feels like one of those pre-workouts that doesn’t need a huge label to make an impression. The formula is straightforward, but the experience is not. Energy comes on quickly, focus locks in hard, and the whole thing feels more aggressive and urgent than your average daily-driver pre.

Maniaco is a hard-hitting but controlled stim pre-workout that delivers strong focus, lasting energy, and solid mood elevation, but the appetite suppression and overall intensity make it better suited to experienced users.

What stands out most is the balance. It is not described as the most euphoric pre-workout ever, and it is not positioned as the craziest thing on the market either. Instead, it lands in that sweet spot where the energy feels strong, the urgency is real, and the effects last without turning into total chaos. That makes it easier to enjoy than some of the more extreme options it gets compared to.

That said, it is not perfect. The review calls out packaging issues, harsh appetite suppression, and the fact that the hype around Maniaco can make it sound even more legendary than it really is. So while the overall tone is clearly positive, it still comes with enough drawbacks to keep the score high but not elite.

Ratings Breakdown
5 reviews
Energy
4.8
Performance
5
Focus & Clarity
4.8
Pump
4.6
Mood Elevation
5
Ratings Breakdown
28 reviews
Energy
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
85%
4.5
Focus
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
85%
4.2
Pumps
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
85%
3.5
Taste
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
85%
3.6
Value
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
85%
3.9
Key Ingredients
1 Scoop (22.1g)
Citrulline
10g
Caffeine Anhydrous
400mg
2-Aminoisoheptane
300mg
N-Phenethyldimethylamine Citrate
300mg
Product Info
Serving Size
1 Scoop
1 scoop
Servings
20
Available Flavors
Tropical mango Pina colada Green apple Sour blueberry
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$59.90
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$34.99
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$39.95
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S
14 reviews
May 20, 2025
Maniaco lasts and has legs
I was excited to try the new version of Maniako, there was so much hype over the original version and I feel like I missed out on that boat however, I was excited to see they came back with new flavors. I’ve tried this thing only once and I’ll tell you that it definitely hits. It has very strong 2 amino in it. It feels like an amazing strong, high energy product but the thing that was the most surprising was how long it last you’re gonna feel this energy probably the next day there is nothing outside of ordinary, dark labs with this product probably what makes it most unique is just the small amount of ingredients. It has less ingredients than most dark labs products and it feels clean, simple, and it is an enjoyable experience. The pumps are great because of the high amount of citrulline and there’s a really good mood boost from all of the new tropics. The Alpha yo is not too distracting or too harsh, but it definitely contributes to the power output
A
1 reviews
Mar 24, 2025
Maniaco
Maniaco is a fantastic pre workout. It reminds me of the OG Zeus formula. It is a very strong pre workout, but not overwhelming. It's effects set in fast, and last a long time. This is an extremely euphoric pre workout thanks to the smooth DMHA formula. A quick google search or reddit search will show you that this is often regarded as a favorite pre workout of most people Pros: - extremely long lasting - strong blend - consistent effects - long lasting effects Neutral: - tingles Cons: - the taste is not my favorite. I got the sour blueberry, and while a lot of people enjoy the taste, I have to quite literally choke it down (keep in mind though, flavor is extremely subjective) - cost. This is a pricier pre workout, usually $50ish and comes with only 20 servings
M
15 reviews
Feb 13, 2025
Maniaco gets better and better with each use
One of my favorite things about this formula is how transparent and easy it is to read. Even going off the top of my head I can list it as 10grams citrulline, 3200mg beta alanine, 4grams tyrosine, 400mg caffeine, 300mg DMHA, 2mg alpha yo…. i’m sure I’m forgetting some but the fact that I can list that from memory is a big deal. I know what I’m getting with each scoop, and I know I’m in for a killer workout filled with euphoric aggression! I have the first run Maniaco, I just happened to buy a tub, and then I won a dark labs giveaway on instagram which scored me another 2 tubs and some other goodies The formula between the citrulline, caffeine, and DMHA is a great package that really balances out the overall effectiveness of this blend. This is one of those workouts that come with increased mood with intensity, and motivation that allows you to set personal records and keep going! The last time I ran Maniaco was on a Tuesday where I spent an hour and a half in the gym which felt like 10 minutes. Time blindness is a comea on atrong where you lose yourself in a real mind muscle connection between you and the weights, balanced well between pump and stim. This is not a traditional dark labs product that’s like having your head explode while trying to snap barbells in half. This is a happy, euphoric, “I’m about to fuck you up” feel that comes on as you get to your next set. The flavor is something else as well, I’ve been digging the cherry mango tropical style of the ones that I have opened. I have yet to open the more pina colada variant. This is a good, no nonsense, solid hitting stim junkie pre workout; with intense euphoria, inspiration and determination that drives you harder than any other high stim pre that might have 1000 different ingredients. I can’t recommend this one enough, I’m just glad that a 2nd batch has come out so I can try new flavors if I ever get around to it
M
13 reviews
Jan 10, 2025
Smooth and Focused
I ran one level scoop of this after work on a day that I was pretty low on energy, and after a short ten minute nap. This made me a little worried that I wouldn't have the stamina to make it all the way through my sets and even questioned myself a few times during, but these thoughts were quickly dispelled. I also combine with a homemade black pepper extract to experiment with absorption. I sipped on the first half of the drink during my warmup set with low weights, cardio, and abs. By the time I hit my heavy sets 45 minutes later, I could really feel the focus kicking in and it lasted through the rest of my routine, for over an hour and a half. This didn't exactly wake me up, as I "knew" I was tired, but the tunnel vision on this kept me sailing through my entire training routine. The weights still seemed heavy, but tons of physical energy to keep on pushing through. It's almost as if I could feel the exhaustion, but the mental endurance didn't care and kept on pushing. My heart was definitely pumping during this and had to catch my breath a couple of times, but nothing out of hand. Just enough to remind you of how hard you're pressing. There was not much for a leftover buzz that I sometimes get from alpha-yo and had only minimal appetite suppression. Maniaco had almost zero aggression and kept on pushing, but was super smooth. This is what I've felt each and every time that I've run it. Somehow it keeps getting pushed to the back of my stack, but hits so awesome every time I run it. You'd be missing out if you've never given this a go, as it's dependable and always a good time!
F
36 reviews
Jan 01, 2025
Mood elevation and Euphoria galore
Maniaco for sure one of the best pre workouts of all times that delivers everything you want from a stim junkie pre with no drama. Label is 10/10, simple, to the point and effective. If I wasn't a GGH fan I would still love this pre the same. The effects are very apparent and it doesn't feel very dirty or unhealthy. Taste is great. Pina Colada is very enjoyable. Pumps are great, and the euphoria hit is very awesome and it stays with you the whole workout. Overall it's in my top 5 pre's currently.
Jake K.
Intermediate · Strength
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★★★★★
Feb 2025
Strongest thing I've ever taken
Hit within 20 mins, crazy tunnel focus. The yohimbine is no joke — started sweating 10 mins into my warm-up. Not for beginners. Energy lasted the full 2 hour session.
Energy 5/5
Focus 5/5
Pumps 4/5
Taste 3/5
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Marcus T.
Advanced · Bodybuilding
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★★★★☆
Jan 2025
Taste is rough but the energy is real
Pina Colada flavor tastes more like chemicals but who cares. Pumps were solid and focus was dialed in. Wouldn't recommend for anyone under 180lbs.
Energy 4/5
Focus 4/5
Pumps 4/5
Taste 2/5

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S
14 reviews
May 20, 2025
Maniaco lasts and has legs
I was excited to try the new version of Maniako, there was so much hype over the original version and I feel like I missed out on that boat however, I was excited to see they came back with new flavors. I’ve tried this thing only once and I’ll tell you that it definitely hits. It has very strong 2 amino in it. It feels like an amazing strong, high energy product but the thing that was the most surprising was how long it last you’re gonna feel this energy probably the next day there is nothing outside of ordinary, dark labs with this product probably what makes it most unique is just the small amount of ingredients. It has less ingredients than most dark labs products and it feels clean, simple, and it is an enjoyable experience. The pumps are great because of the high amount of citrulline and there’s a really good mood boost from all of the new tropics. The Alpha yo is not too distracting or too harsh, but it definitely contributes to the power output
A
1 reviews
Mar 24, 2025
Maniaco
Maniaco is a fantastic pre workout. It reminds me of the OG Zeus formula. It is a very strong pre workout, but not overwhelming. It's effects set in fast, and last a long time. This is an extremely euphoric pre workout thanks to the smooth DMHA formula. A quick google search or reddit search will show you that this is often regarded as a favorite pre workout of most people Pros: - extremely long lasting - strong blend - consistent effects - long lasting effects Neutral: - tingles Cons: - the taste is not my favorite. I got the sour blueberry, and while a lot of people enjoy the taste, I have to quite literally choke it down (keep in mind though, flavor is extremely subjective) - cost. This is a pricier pre workout, usually $50ish and comes with only 20 servings
M
15 reviews
Feb 13, 2025
Maniaco gets better and better with each use
One of my favorite things about this formula is how transparent and easy it is to read. Even going off the top of my head I can list it as 10grams citrulline, 3200mg beta alanine, 4grams tyrosine, 400mg caffeine, 300mg DMHA, 2mg alpha yo…. i’m sure I’m forgetting some but the fact that I can list that from memory is a big deal. I know what I’m getting with each scoop, and I know I’m in for a killer workout filled with euphoric aggression! I have the first run Maniaco, I just happened to buy a tub, and then I won a dark labs giveaway on instagram which scored me another 2 tubs and some other goodies The formula between the citrulline, caffeine, and DMHA is a great package that really balances out the overall effectiveness of this blend. This is one of those workouts that come with increased mood with intensity, and motivation that allows you to set personal records and keep going! The last time I ran Maniaco was on a Tuesday where I spent an hour and a half in the gym which felt like 10 minutes. Time blindness is a comea on atrong where you lose yourself in a real mind muscle connection between you and the weights, balanced well between pump and stim. This is not a traditional dark labs product that’s like having your head explode while trying to snap barbells in half. This is a happy, euphoric, “I’m about to fuck you up” feel that comes on as you get to your next set. The flavor is something else as well, I’ve been digging the cherry mango tropical style of the ones that I have opened. I have yet to open the more pina colada variant. This is a good, no nonsense, solid hitting stim junkie pre workout; with intense euphoria, inspiration and determination that drives you harder than any other high stim pre that might have 1000 different ingredients. I can’t recommend this one enough, I’m just glad that a 2nd batch has come out so I can try new flavors if I ever get around to it
M
13 reviews
Jan 10, 2025
Smooth and Focused
I ran one level scoop of this after work on a day that I was pretty low on energy, and after a short ten minute nap. This made me a little worried that I wouldn't have the stamina to make it all the way through my sets and even questioned myself a few times during, but these thoughts were quickly dispelled. I also combine with a homemade black pepper extract to experiment with absorption. I sipped on the first half of the drink during my warmup set with low weights, cardio, and abs. By the time I hit my heavy sets 45 minutes later, I could really feel the focus kicking in and it lasted through the rest of my routine, for over an hour and a half. This didn't exactly wake me up, as I "knew" I was tired, but the tunnel vision on this kept me sailing through my entire training routine. The weights still seemed heavy, but tons of physical energy to keep on pushing through. It's almost as if I could feel the exhaustion, but the mental endurance didn't care and kept on pushing. My heart was definitely pumping during this and had to catch my breath a couple of times, but nothing out of hand. Just enough to remind you of how hard you're pressing. There was not much for a leftover buzz that I sometimes get from alpha-yo and had only minimal appetite suppression. Maniaco had almost zero aggression and kept on pushing, but was super smooth. This is what I've felt each and every time that I've run it. Somehow it keeps getting pushed to the back of my stack, but hits so awesome every time I run it. You'd be missing out if you've never given this a go, as it's dependable and always a good time!
F
36 reviews
Jan 01, 2025
Mood elevation and Euphoria galore
Maniaco for sure one of the best pre workouts of all times that delivers everything you want from a stim junkie pre with no drama. Label is 10/10, simple, to the point and effective. If I wasn't a GGH fan I would still love this pre the same. The effects are very apparent and it doesn't feel very dirty or unhealthy. Taste is great. Pina Colada is very enjoyable. Pumps are great, and the euphoria hit is very awesome and it stays with you the whole workout. Overall it's in my top 5 pre's currently.
S
14 reviews
May 20, 2025
Maniaco lasts and has legs
I was excited to try the new version of Maniako, there was so much hype over the original version and I feel like I missed out on that boat however, I was excited to see they came back with new flavors. I’ve tried this thing only once and I’ll tell you that it definitely hits. It has very strong 2 amino in it. It feels like an amazing strong, high energy product but the thing that was the most surprising was how long it last you’re gonna feel this energy probably the next day there is nothing outside of ordinary, dark labs with this product probably what makes it most unique is just the small amount of ingredients. It has less ingredients than most dark labs products and it feels clean, simple, and it is an enjoyable experience. The pumps are great because of the high amount of citrulline and there’s a really good mood boost from all of the new tropics. The Alpha yo is not too distracting or too harsh, but it definitely contributes to the power output
A
1 reviews
Mar 24, 2025
Maniaco
Maniaco is a fantastic pre workout. It reminds me of the OG Zeus formula. It is a very strong pre workout, but not overwhelming. It's effects set in fast, and last a long time. This is an extremely euphoric pre workout thanks to the smooth DMHA formula. A quick google search or reddit search will show you that this is often regarded as a favorite pre workout of most people Pros: - extremely long lasting - strong blend - consistent effects - long lasting effects Neutral: - tingles Cons: - the taste is not my favorite. I got the sour blueberry, and while a lot of people enjoy the taste, I have to quite literally choke it down (keep in mind though, flavor is extremely subjective) - cost. This is a pricier pre workout, usually $50ish and comes with only 20 servings
M
15 reviews
Feb 13, 2025
Maniaco gets better and better with each use
One of my favorite things about this formula is how transparent and easy it is to read. Even going off the top of my head I can list it as 10grams citrulline, 3200mg beta alanine, 4grams tyrosine, 400mg caffeine, 300mg DMHA, 2mg alpha yo…. i’m sure I’m forgetting some but the fact that I can list that from memory is a big deal. I know what I’m getting with each scoop, and I know I’m in for a killer workout filled with euphoric aggression! I have the first run Maniaco, I just happened to buy a tub, and then I won a dark labs giveaway on instagram which scored me another 2 tubs and some other goodies The formula between the citrulline, caffeine, and DMHA is a great package that really balances out the overall effectiveness of this blend. This is one of those workouts that come with increased mood with intensity, and motivation that allows you to set personal records and keep going! The last time I ran Maniaco was on a Tuesday where I spent an hour and a half in the gym which felt like 10 minutes. Time blindness is a comea on atrong where you lose yourself in a real mind muscle connection between you and the weights, balanced well between pump and stim. This is not a traditional dark labs product that’s like having your head explode while trying to snap barbells in half. This is a happy, euphoric, “I’m about to fuck you up” feel that comes on as you get to your next set. The flavor is something else as well, I’ve been digging the cherry mango tropical style of the ones that I have opened. I have yet to open the more pina colada variant. This is a good, no nonsense, solid hitting stim junkie pre workout; with intense euphoria, inspiration and determination that drives you harder than any other high stim pre that might have 1000 different ingredients. I can’t recommend this one enough, I’m just glad that a 2nd batch has come out so I can try new flavors if I ever get around to it
M
13 reviews
Jan 10, 2025
Smooth and Focused
I ran one level scoop of this after work on a day that I was pretty low on energy, and after a short ten minute nap. This made me a little worried that I wouldn't have the stamina to make it all the way through my sets and even questioned myself a few times during, but these thoughts were quickly dispelled. I also combine with a homemade black pepper extract to experiment with absorption. I sipped on the first half of the drink during my warmup set with low weights, cardio, and abs. By the time I hit my heavy sets 45 minutes later, I could really feel the focus kicking in and it lasted through the rest of my routine, for over an hour and a half. This didn't exactly wake me up, as I "knew" I was tired, but the tunnel vision on this kept me sailing through my entire training routine. The weights still seemed heavy, but tons of physical energy to keep on pushing through. It's almost as if I could feel the exhaustion, but the mental endurance didn't care and kept on pushing. My heart was definitely pumping during this and had to catch my breath a couple of times, but nothing out of hand. Just enough to remind you of how hard you're pressing. There was not much for a leftover buzz that I sometimes get from alpha-yo and had only minimal appetite suppression. Maniaco had almost zero aggression and kept on pushing, but was super smooth. This is what I've felt each and every time that I've run it. Somehow it keeps getting pushed to the back of my stack, but hits so awesome every time I run it. You'd be missing out if you've never given this a go, as it's dependable and always a good time!
F
36 reviews
Jan 01, 2025
Mood elevation and Euphoria galore
Maniaco for sure one of the best pre workouts of all times that delivers everything you want from a stim junkie pre with no drama. Label is 10/10, simple, to the point and effective. If I wasn't a GGH fan I would still love this pre the same. The effects are very apparent and it doesn't feel very dirty or unhealthy. Taste is great. Pina Colada is very enjoyable. Pumps are great, and the euphoria hit is very awesome and it stays with you the whole workout. Overall it's in my top 5 pre's currently.
S
14 reviews
May 20, 2025
Maniaco lasts and has legs
I was excited to try the new version of Maniako, there was so much hype over the original version and I feel like I missed out on that boat however, I was excited to see they came back with new flavors. I’ve tried this thing only once and I’ll tell you that it definitely hits. It has very strong 2 amino in it. It feels like an amazing strong, high energy product but the thing that was the most surprising was how long it last you’re gonna feel this energy probably the next day there is nothing outside of ordinary, dark labs with this product probably what makes it most unique is just the small amount of ingredients. It has less ingredients than most dark labs products and it feels clean, simple, and it is an enjoyable experience. The pumps are great because of the high amount of citrulline and there’s a really good mood boost from all of the new tropics. The Alpha yo is not too distracting or too harsh, but it definitely contributes to the power output
A
1 reviews
Mar 24, 2025
Maniaco
Maniaco is a fantastic pre workout. It reminds me of the OG Zeus formula. It is a very strong pre workout, but not overwhelming. It's effects set in fast, and last a long time. This is an extremely euphoric pre workout thanks to the smooth DMHA formula. A quick google search or reddit search will show you that this is often regarded as a favorite pre workout of most people Pros: - extremely long lasting - strong blend - consistent effects - long lasting effects Neutral: - tingles Cons: - the taste is not my favorite. I got the sour blueberry, and while a lot of people enjoy the taste, I have to quite literally choke it down (keep in mind though, flavor is extremely subjective) - cost. This is a pricier pre workout, usually $50ish and comes with only 20 servings
M
15 reviews
Feb 13, 2025
Maniaco gets better and better with each use
One of my favorite things about this formula is how transparent and easy it is to read. Even going off the top of my head I can list it as 10grams citrulline, 3200mg beta alanine, 4grams tyrosine, 400mg caffeine, 300mg DMHA, 2mg alpha yo…. i’m sure I’m forgetting some but the fact that I can list that from memory is a big deal. I know what I’m getting with each scoop, and I know I’m in for a killer workout filled with euphoric aggression! I have the first run Maniaco, I just happened to buy a tub, and then I won a dark labs giveaway on instagram which scored me another 2 tubs and some other goodies The formula between the citrulline, caffeine, and DMHA is a great package that really balances out the overall effectiveness of this blend. This is one of those workouts that come with increased mood with intensity, and motivation that allows you to set personal records and keep going! The last time I ran Maniaco was on a Tuesday where I spent an hour and a half in the gym which felt like 10 minutes. Time blindness is a comea on atrong where you lose yourself in a real mind muscle connection between you and the weights, balanced well between pump and stim. This is not a traditional dark labs product that’s like having your head explode while trying to snap barbells in half. This is a happy, euphoric, “I’m about to fuck you up” feel that comes on as you get to your next set. The flavor is something else as well, I’ve been digging the cherry mango tropical style of the ones that I have opened. I have yet to open the more pina colada variant. This is a good, no nonsense, solid hitting stim junkie pre workout; with intense euphoria, inspiration and determination that drives you harder than any other high stim pre that might have 1000 different ingredients. I can’t recommend this one enough, I’m just glad that a 2nd batch has come out so I can try new flavors if I ever get around to it
M
13 reviews
Jan 10, 2025
Smooth and Focused
I ran one level scoop of this after work on a day that I was pretty low on energy, and after a short ten minute nap. This made me a little worried that I wouldn't have the stamina to make it all the way through my sets and even questioned myself a few times during, but these thoughts were quickly dispelled. I also combine with a homemade black pepper extract to experiment with absorption. I sipped on the first half of the drink during my warmup set with low weights, cardio, and abs. By the time I hit my heavy sets 45 minutes later, I could really feel the focus kicking in and it lasted through the rest of my routine, for over an hour and a half. This didn't exactly wake me up, as I "knew" I was tired, but the tunnel vision on this kept me sailing through my entire training routine. The weights still seemed heavy, but tons of physical energy to keep on pushing through. It's almost as if I could feel the exhaustion, but the mental endurance didn't care and kept on pushing. My heart was definitely pumping during this and had to catch my breath a couple of times, but nothing out of hand. Just enough to remind you of how hard you're pressing. There was not much for a leftover buzz that I sometimes get from alpha-yo and had only minimal appetite suppression. Maniaco had almost zero aggression and kept on pushing, but was super smooth. This is what I've felt each and every time that I've run it. Somehow it keeps getting pushed to the back of my stack, but hits so awesome every time I run it. You'd be missing out if you've never given this a go, as it's dependable and always a good time!
F
36 reviews
Jan 01, 2025
Mood elevation and Euphoria galore
Maniaco for sure one of the best pre workouts of all times that delivers everything you want from a stim junkie pre with no drama. Label is 10/10, simple, to the point and effective. If I wasn't a GGH fan I would still love this pre the same. The effects are very apparent and it doesn't feel very dirty or unhealthy. Taste is great. Pina Colada is very enjoyable. Pumps are great, and the euphoria hit is very awesome and it stays with you the whole workout. Overall it's in my top 5 pre's currently.
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S
14 reviews
May 20, 2025
Maniaco lasts and has legs
I was excited to try the new version of Maniako, there was so much hype over the original version and I feel like I missed out on that boat however, I was excited to see they came back with new flavors. I’ve tried this thing only once and I’ll tell you that it definitely hits. It has very strong 2 amino in it. It feels like an amazing strong, high energy product but the thing that was the most surprising was how long it last you’re gonna feel this energy probably the next day there is nothing outside of ordinary, dark labs with this product probably what makes it most unique is just the small amount of ingredients. It has less ingredients than most dark labs products and it feels clean, simple, and it is an enjoyable experience. The pumps are great because of the high amount of citrulline and there’s a really good mood boost from all of the new tropics. The Alpha yo is not too distracting or too harsh, but it definitely contributes to the power output
A
1 reviews
Mar 24, 2025
Maniaco
Maniaco is a fantastic pre workout. It reminds me of the OG Zeus formula. It is a very strong pre workout, but not overwhelming. It's effects set in fast, and last a long time. This is an extremely euphoric pre workout thanks to the smooth DMHA formula. A quick google search or reddit search will show you that this is often regarded as a favorite pre workout of most people Pros: - extremely long lasting - strong blend - consistent effects - long lasting effects Neutral: - tingles Cons: - the taste is not my favorite. I got the sour blueberry, and while a lot of people enjoy the taste, I have to quite literally choke it down (keep in mind though, flavor is extremely subjective) - cost. This is a pricier pre workout, usually $50ish and comes with only 20 servings
M
15 reviews
Feb 13, 2025
Maniaco gets better and better with each use
One of my favorite things about this formula is how transparent and easy it is to read. Even going off the top of my head I can list it as 10grams citrulline, 3200mg beta alanine, 4grams tyrosine, 400mg caffeine, 300mg DMHA, 2mg alpha yo…. i’m sure I’m forgetting some but the fact that I can list that from memory is a big deal. I know what I’m getting with each scoop, and I know I’m in for a killer workout filled with euphoric aggression! I have the first run Maniaco, I just happened to buy a tub, and then I won a dark labs giveaway on instagram which scored me another 2 tubs and some other goodies The formula between the citrulline, caffeine, and DMHA is a great package that really balances out the overall effectiveness of this blend. This is one of those workouts that come with increased mood with intensity, and motivation that allows you to set personal records and keep going! The last time I ran Maniaco was on a Tuesday where I spent an hour and a half in the gym which felt like 10 minutes. Time blindness is a comea on atrong where you lose yourself in a real mind muscle connection between you and the weights, balanced well between pump and stim. This is not a traditional dark labs product that’s like having your head explode while trying to snap barbells in half. This is a happy, euphoric, “I’m about to fuck you up” feel that comes on as you get to your next set. The flavor is something else as well, I’ve been digging the cherry mango tropical style of the ones that I have opened. I have yet to open the more pina colada variant. This is a good, no nonsense, solid hitting stim junkie pre workout; with intense euphoria, inspiration and determination that drives you harder than any other high stim pre that might have 1000 different ingredients. I can’t recommend this one enough, I’m just glad that a 2nd batch has come out so I can try new flavors if I ever get around to it
M
13 reviews
Jan 10, 2025
Smooth and Focused
I ran one level scoop of this after work on a day that I was pretty low on energy, and after a short ten minute nap. This made me a little worried that I wouldn't have the stamina to make it all the way through my sets and even questioned myself a few times during, but these thoughts were quickly dispelled. I also combine with a homemade black pepper extract to experiment with absorption. I sipped on the first half of the drink during my warmup set with low weights, cardio, and abs. By the time I hit my heavy sets 45 minutes later, I could really feel the focus kicking in and it lasted through the rest of my routine, for over an hour and a half. This didn't exactly wake me up, as I "knew" I was tired, but the tunnel vision on this kept me sailing through my entire training routine. The weights still seemed heavy, but tons of physical energy to keep on pushing through. It's almost as if I could feel the exhaustion, but the mental endurance didn't care and kept on pushing. My heart was definitely pumping during this and had to catch my breath a couple of times, but nothing out of hand. Just enough to remind you of how hard you're pressing. There was not much for a leftover buzz that I sometimes get from alpha-yo and had only minimal appetite suppression. Maniaco had almost zero aggression and kept on pushing, but was super smooth. This is what I've felt each and every time that I've run it. Somehow it keeps getting pushed to the back of my stack, but hits so awesome every time I run it. You'd be missing out if you've never given this a go, as it's dependable and always a good time!
F
36 reviews
Jan 01, 2025
Mood elevation and Euphoria galore
Maniaco for sure one of the best pre workouts of all times that delivers everything you want from a stim junkie pre with no drama. Label is 10/10, simple, to the point and effective. If I wasn't a GGH fan I would still love this pre the same. The effects are very apparent and it doesn't feel very dirty or unhealthy. Taste is great. Pina Colada is very enjoyable. Pumps are great, and the euphoria hit is very awesome and it stays with you the whole workout. Overall it's in my top 5 pre's currently.
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S
14 reviews
May 20, 2025
Maniaco lasts and has legs
I was excited to try the new version of Maniako, there was so much hype over the original version and I feel like I missed out on that boat however, I was excited to see they came back with new flavors. I’ve tried this thing only once and I’ll tell you that it definitely hits. It has very strong 2 amino in it. It feels like an amazing strong, high energy product but the thing that was the most surprising was how long it last you’re gonna feel this energy probably the next day there is nothing outside of ordinary, dark labs with this product probably what makes it most unique is just the small amount of ingredients. It has less ingredients than most dark labs products and it feels clean, simple, and it is an enjoyable experience. The pumps are great because of the high amount of citrulline and there’s a really good mood boost from all of the new tropics. The Alpha yo is not too distracting or too harsh, but it definitely contributes to the power output
A
1 reviews
Mar 24, 2025
Maniaco
Maniaco is a fantastic pre workout. It reminds me of the OG Zeus formula. It is a very strong pre workout, but not overwhelming. It's effects set in fast, and last a long time. This is an extremely euphoric pre workout thanks to the smooth DMHA formula. A quick google search or reddit search will show you that this is often regarded as a favorite pre workout of most people Pros: - extremely long lasting - strong blend - consistent effects - long lasting effects Neutral: - tingles Cons: - the taste is not my favorite. I got the sour blueberry, and while a lot of people enjoy the taste, I have to quite literally choke it down (keep in mind though, flavor is extremely subjective) - cost. This is a pricier pre workout, usually $50ish and comes with only 20 servings
M
15 reviews
Feb 13, 2025
Maniaco gets better and better with each use
One of my favorite things about this formula is how transparent and easy it is to read. Even going off the top of my head I can list it as 10grams citrulline, 3200mg beta alanine, 4grams tyrosine, 400mg caffeine, 300mg DMHA, 2mg alpha yo…. i’m sure I’m forgetting some but the fact that I can list that from memory is a big deal. I know what I’m getting with each scoop, and I know I’m in for a killer workout filled with euphoric aggression! I have the first run Maniaco, I just happened to buy a tub, and then I won a dark labs giveaway on instagram which scored me another 2 tubs and some other goodies The formula between the citrulline, caffeine, and DMHA is a great package that really balances out the overall effectiveness of this blend. This is one of those workouts that come with increased mood with intensity, and motivation that allows you to set personal records and keep going! The last time I ran Maniaco was on a Tuesday where I spent an hour and a half in the gym which felt like 10 minutes. Time blindness is a comea on atrong where you lose yourself in a real mind muscle connection between you and the weights, balanced well between pump and stim. This is not a traditional dark labs product that’s like having your head explode while trying to snap barbells in half. This is a happy, euphoric, “I’m about to fuck you up” feel that comes on as you get to your next set. The flavor is something else as well, I’ve been digging the cherry mango tropical style of the ones that I have opened. I have yet to open the more pina colada variant. This is a good, no nonsense, solid hitting stim junkie pre workout; with intense euphoria, inspiration and determination that drives you harder than any other high stim pre that might have 1000 different ingredients. I can’t recommend this one enough, I’m just glad that a 2nd batch has come out so I can try new flavors if I ever get around to it
M
13 reviews
Jan 10, 2025
Smooth and Focused
I ran one level scoop of this after work on a day that I was pretty low on energy, and after a short ten minute nap. This made me a little worried that I wouldn't have the stamina to make it all the way through my sets and even questioned myself a few times during, but these thoughts were quickly dispelled. I also combine with a homemade black pepper extract to experiment with absorption. I sipped on the first half of the drink during my warmup set with low weights, cardio, and abs. By the time I hit my heavy sets 45 minutes later, I could really feel the focus kicking in and it lasted through the rest of my routine, for over an hour and a half. This didn't exactly wake me up, as I "knew" I was tired, but the tunnel vision on this kept me sailing through my entire training routine. The weights still seemed heavy, but tons of physical energy to keep on pushing through. It's almost as if I could feel the exhaustion, but the mental endurance didn't care and kept on pushing. My heart was definitely pumping during this and had to catch my breath a couple of times, but nothing out of hand. Just enough to remind you of how hard you're pressing. There was not much for a leftover buzz that I sometimes get from alpha-yo and had only minimal appetite suppression. Maniaco had almost zero aggression and kept on pushing, but was super smooth. This is what I've felt each and every time that I've run it. Somehow it keeps getting pushed to the back of my stack, but hits so awesome every time I run it. You'd be missing out if you've never given this a go, as it's dependable and always a good time!
F
36 reviews
Jan 01, 2025
Mood elevation and Euphoria galore
Maniaco for sure one of the best pre workouts of all times that delivers everything you want from a stim junkie pre with no drama. Label is 10/10, simple, to the point and effective. If I wasn't a GGH fan I would still love this pre the same. The effects are very apparent and it doesn't feel very dirty or unhealthy. Taste is great. Pina Colada is very enjoyable. Pumps are great, and the euphoria hit is very awesome and it stays with you the whole workout. Overall it's in my top 5 pre's currently.
S
14 reviews
May 20, 2025
Maniaco lasts and has legs
I was excited to try the new version of Maniako, there was so much hype over the original version and I feel like I missed out on that boat however, I was excited to see they came back with new flavors. I’ve tried this thing only once and I’ll tell you that it definitely hits. It has very strong 2 amino in it. It feels like an amazing strong, high energy product but the thing that was the most surprising was how long it last you’re gonna feel this energy probably the next day there is nothing outside of ordinary, dark labs with this product probably what makes it most unique is just the small amount of ingredients. It has less ingredients than most dark labs products and it feels clean, simple, and it is an enjoyable experience. The pumps are great because of the high amount of citrulline and there’s a really good mood boost from all of the new tropics. The Alpha yo is not too distracting or too harsh, but it definitely contributes to the power output
A
1 reviews
Mar 24, 2025
Maniaco
Maniaco is a fantastic pre workout. It reminds me of the OG Zeus formula. It is a very strong pre workout, but not overwhelming. It's effects set in fast, and last a long time. This is an extremely euphoric pre workout thanks to the smooth DMHA formula. A quick google search or reddit search will show you that this is often regarded as a favorite pre workout of most people Pros: - extremely long lasting - strong blend - consistent effects - long lasting effects Neutral: - tingles Cons: - the taste is not my favorite. I got the sour blueberry, and while a lot of people enjoy the taste, I have to quite literally choke it down (keep in mind though, flavor is extremely subjective) - cost. This is a pricier pre workout, usually $50ish and comes with only 20 servings
M
15 reviews
Feb 13, 2025
Maniaco gets better and better with each use
One of my favorite things about this formula is how transparent and easy it is to read. Even going off the top of my head I can list it as 10grams citrulline, 3200mg beta alanine, 4grams tyrosine, 400mg caffeine, 300mg DMHA, 2mg alpha yo…. i’m sure I’m forgetting some but the fact that I can list that from memory is a big deal. I know what I’m getting with each scoop, and I know I’m in for a killer workout filled with euphoric aggression! I have the first run Maniaco, I just happened to buy a tub, and then I won a dark labs giveaway on instagram which scored me another 2 tubs and some other goodies The formula between the citrulline, caffeine, and DMHA is a great package that really balances out the overall effectiveness of this blend. This is one of those workouts that come with increased mood with intensity, and motivation that allows you to set personal records and keep going! The last time I ran Maniaco was on a Tuesday where I spent an hour and a half in the gym which felt like 10 minutes. Time blindness is a comea on atrong where you lose yourself in a real mind muscle connection between you and the weights, balanced well between pump and stim. This is not a traditional dark labs product that’s like having your head explode while trying to snap barbells in half. This is a happy, euphoric, “I’m about to fuck you up” feel that comes on as you get to your next set. The flavor is something else as well, I’ve been digging the cherry mango tropical style of the ones that I have opened. I have yet to open the more pina colada variant. This is a good, no nonsense, solid hitting stim junkie pre workout; with intense euphoria, inspiration and determination that drives you harder than any other high stim pre that might have 1000 different ingredients. I can’t recommend this one enough, I’m just glad that a 2nd batch has come out so I can try new flavors if I ever get around to it
M
13 reviews
Jan 10, 2025
Smooth and Focused
I ran one level scoop of this after work on a day that I was pretty low on energy, and after a short ten minute nap. This made me a little worried that I wouldn't have the stamina to make it all the way through my sets and even questioned myself a few times during, but these thoughts were quickly dispelled. I also combine with a homemade black pepper extract to experiment with absorption. I sipped on the first half of the drink during my warmup set with low weights, cardio, and abs. By the time I hit my heavy sets 45 minutes later, I could really feel the focus kicking in and it lasted through the rest of my routine, for over an hour and a half. This didn't exactly wake me up, as I "knew" I was tired, but the tunnel vision on this kept me sailing through my entire training routine. The weights still seemed heavy, but tons of physical energy to keep on pushing through. It's almost as if I could feel the exhaustion, but the mental endurance didn't care and kept on pushing. My heart was definitely pumping during this and had to catch my breath a couple of times, but nothing out of hand. Just enough to remind you of how hard you're pressing. There was not much for a leftover buzz that I sometimes get from alpha-yo and had only minimal appetite suppression. Maniaco had almost zero aggression and kept on pushing, but was super smooth. This is what I've felt each and every time that I've run it. Somehow it keeps getting pushed to the back of my stack, but hits so awesome every time I run it. You'd be missing out if you've never given this a go, as it's dependable and always a good time!
F
36 reviews
Jan 01, 2025
Mood elevation and Euphoria galore
Maniaco for sure one of the best pre workouts of all times that delivers everything you want from a stim junkie pre with no drama. Label is 10/10, simple, to the point and effective. If I wasn't a GGH fan I would still love this pre the same. The effects are very apparent and it doesn't feel very dirty or unhealthy. Taste is great. Pina Colada is very enjoyable. Pumps are great, and the euphoria hit is very awesome and it stays with you the whole workout. Overall it's in my top 5 pre's currently.

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