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You want a pre that actually hits.
Most promise chaos, but barely wake you up.
Maniaco is not just another stim bomb. This one leaves you asking if it’s too much.
Maniaco by Dark Labs is a high-stimulant pre-workout formulated for experienced users, featuring large doses of caffeine, DMHA, and nootropics to enhance energy, focus, and endurance. Its intensity may not be suitable for those sensitive to stimulants.
Maniaco by Dark Labs is a high-stimulant pre-workout formulated for experienced users, featuring large doses of caffeine, DMHA, and nootropics to enhance energy, focus, and endurance. Its intensity may not be suitable for those sensitive to stimulants.
Maniaco by Dark Labs and Garage Gym Homie is not your average collaboration.
Forget typical label fluff. Here it’s all about maxed-out dosages and a formula that refuses to blend in.
You get 10g citrulline, 4g tyrosine, 3.2g beta alanine, 400mg caffeine anhydrous, 300mg 2-aminoisoheptane, 300mg n-phenethyldimethylamine citrate, and 2mg rauwolfia extract (90 percent alpha yohimbine).
No extras, no “proprietary” blends. Just pure, high-dose hardcore ingredients for advanced users only.
What makes Maniaco unique is the way it delivers energy, aggression, and euphoria with each scoop.
Expect it to stand out even among the wildest pre-workouts on the market.
Most pre-workouts blend together after a while.
Maniaco does not.
The experience kicks off with a heavy head buzz. Then the energy keeps ramping up instead of fading out.
Mood boost is immediate. There’s an almost urgent drive to train that comes on quick and strong.
With the latest batch, the effects build slowly for the first 20 to 30 minutes. There is no instant hit, just a creeping intensity.
You get an energy wave that lasts for hours.
This is the kind of pre that can push you through the gym and still leave you buzzing after.
Aggression and focus climb as you train, peaking about 50 minutes in.
Do not take this right before you pick up a weight. Take it 25 to 30 minutes ahead, or risk missing the full hit.
If you scoop heavy, beware. A level scoop is about 22g. A heaping one can hit 27g or more, and the formula is strong enough that you will notice the difference.
Both test runs brought a wave of focus and productive energy. The post-gym buzz stuck around longer than you might want if you take it late.
This is not your everyday pre. It’s for sessions you want to remember, not for cruising through another routine lift.
Some users find the energy lingers for hours. Keep your dosing time early if you care about sleep.
Main pump driver. This is a dose double what most pre-workouts use.
Most pre’s settle for 4 to 6g.
With 10g, blood flow, pumps, and nutrient delivery are maxed out for every set.
Focus and mood ingredient at a dose you almost never see. Most formulas only use 1g, sometimes less.
Here you get 4g. That sets Maniaco apart for mental drive and clarity, even with heavy stimulants.
Classic tingle and endurance ingredient at the clinical standard.
Most strong pre’s hit this dose. The tingles are especially noticeable due to the overall formula strength.
Primary stim at the top end of what you’ll find in any mainstream pre-workout.
400mg alone is high. In Maniaco it’s paired with other potent stims for a different experience entirely.
Also called DMHA. This is not your average stim.
Most pre’s avoid DMHA or underdose it.
Maniaco matches it dose for dose with areurenesis. This brings a level of euphoria and urgency you just do not get from caffeine alone.
Known as areurenesis.
Another mood and motivation powerhouse.
Most competitors use half this dose or skip it altogether. Maniaco goes all in at 300mg.
Alpha yohimbine at a no-nonsense dose.
Some formulas sprinkle in 1mg or less. Maniaco pushes it to 2mg for max aggression and that unmistakable edge.
Not recommended for anyone who’s even slightly stim sensitive.
Most so-called hardcore pre-workouts fill the label with 12 or more ingredients. They underdose half of them.
Maniaco strips all the fluff and goes with seven.
Every single one is dosed to hit. No pumps, no focus, no mood ingredient is thrown in as an afterthought.
No arginine, agmatine, or random fillers.
The effect is pure. You get maxed-out energy, aggression, and euphoria with no distractions.
If you want a formula that puts intensity over label clutter, Maniaco stands alone.
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If you’re chasing a unique, high-energy, mood-elevating pre and you already know what DMHA feels like, Maniaco is a standout.
It’s for advanced users, aggressive lifters, and anyone who’s bored of pre’s that claim to be strong but never deliver.
Skip Maniaco if you’re new to stimulants, need something you can use daily, or want a mild ride.
If you’ve ever had an issue with alpha yohimbine or DMHA, this is not for you.
Plan to use it early in the day, or not at all.
Always measure Maniaco by weight, not just the scoop.
A level scoop is 22g. Heaping can be 27g. Know your dose.
Take 25 to 30 minutes before your first set for the best effect.
Never combine with other stimulants, fat burners, or high-caffeine drinks.
If you want to keep the full punch, save Maniaco for your most intense workouts. Once a week at most.
Tried Maniaco? Share your experience below.
Maniaco by Dark Labs isn’t just another stim pre. It’s a formula for people who want a session they remember.
Every ingredient is here for a purpose and dosed to the extreme.
If you want more than “just energy” and crave the euphoria, aggression, and tunnel-vision focus that only a select few pres can give, Maniaco is still the one to chase.
Just respect the formula, weigh your scoop, and use it with caution.
This is not for daily use and not for the stim-shy. If you want an experience that stands out, Maniaco delivers.
Maniaco by Dark Labs is a high-stimulant pre-workout formulated for experienced users, featuring large doses of caffeine, DMHA, and nootropics to enhance energy, focus, and endurance. Its intensity may not be suitable for those sensitive to stimulants.
Maniaco by Dark Labs is a high-stimulant pre-workout formulated for experienced users, featuring large doses of caffeine, DMHA, and nootropics to enhance energy, focus, and endurance. Its intensity may not be suitable for those sensitive to stimulants.
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
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
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
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!
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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