Below is a comprehensive comparison of popular pre-workout supplements.

This table provides key details like caffeine content, presence of exotic stimulants, and other performance-enhancing ingredients to help you choose the product that best suits your workout needs.

Whether you are looking for intense energy or a more balanced formula, this guide covers everything you need.

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Note: Exotic stimulants like DMAA and DMHA are powerful but may have side effects.

Always consider your tolerance and consult with a healthcare professional if you’re unsure about the right pre-workout for you.

You can sort the table by different columns to compare products based on your preferences.

If you're interested in exploring the strongest pre-workouts available, check out our article on the strongest pre-workouts.

For more information on DMAA and its effects, see our detailed guide on DMAA supplements.

How the Pre-Workout Scores are Calculated:

The overall score for each pre-workout is based on several key factors.

Each factor is rated out of 10 and combined to provide a final score.

Here’s the breakdown of how the scores are determined:

1. Caffeine strength (out of 10):

   • This measures the total caffeine content and its impact on energy and alertness.
   • Example: High caffeine (400-600 mg) can score between 8-10, while moderate caffeine (200-400 mg) scores between 5-7.

2. Exotic stimulants (out of 10):

   • Stimulants like dmaa, dmha, and alpha yohimbine provide a stronger, more intense energy boost.
   • Products with these stimulants typically receive higher scores, with combinations of dmaa/dmha scoring closer to 9-10.

3. Pump and endurance support (out of 10):

   • This is based on ingredients like beta-alanine, citrulline, and nitric oxide boosters, which affect endurance and muscle pump.
   • Example: Higher doses of beta-alanine (3g+) or citrulline (6g+) score 8-10.

4. Focus and cognitive support (out of 10):

   • Ingredients like nootropics, alpha-gpc, huperzine A, and other brain-boosting compounds are considered here.
   • Example: Products that deliver sharper focus and mental clarity score higher (8-10), while those with basic or no nootropics score lower (5-7).

5. Side effects and crash (out of 10):

   • This measures how tolerable the pre-workout is, particularly regarding side effects like jitters, crash, or anxiety.
   • Pre-workouts with mild or no side effects receive higher scores, while those with harsh crashes score lower.

6. Price-to-performance ratio (out of 10):

   • This looks at how well the product performs in relation to its price per serving.
   • Example: Pre-workouts that deliver exceptional performance at a lower price ($1.50-$2.50 per serving) score higher (8-10), while those priced higher without matching performance score lower (5-7).

Personalized Scoring Adjustments:

As part of the scoring process, I also adjust certain scores based on my own experience and judgment of how the product performs in real-world settings. These personalized adjustments ensure that each pre-workout gets a fair evaluation, reflecting not just the label ingredients but how they actually deliver results during workouts.

While factors like caffeine strength, stimulant blend, and pump support are critical, my personal testing also plays a role in how the final score is determined. This personalized approach adds a unique touch to the ratings and helps you find the pre-workout that best fits your goals.

Final Score:

The final score is an average of these factors, with some weight given to caffeine strength, exotic stimulants, and pump/endurance since these are the most critical components for many users.

For example:

• Crack OG:
  • Caffeine strength: 9
  • Exotic stimulants: 10
  • Pump and endurance: 7
  • Focus and cognitive: 9
  • Side effects and crash: 8
  • Price-to-performance: 7
  • Final score: 9.0

This method ensures that the score reflects both the potency and real-world user experience of each pre-workout.

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