Top Pre Workouts — Side‑by‑Side
Stim, stim‑free and nitrate shots. We highlight effective dosing, testing and clean labels.
| Product | Style | Key Doses | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legion Pulse (Caffeine + L-Theanine) | Stim | Caffeine 350 mg + L-Theanine 350 mg, Citrulline 8 g, Beta-Alanine 3.6 g | High-dose citrulline • No proprietary blends • Naturally sweetened |
| Transparent Labs BULK | Stim | Caffeine 200 mg, Citrulline Malate 8 g, Beta-Alanine 4 g, Betaine 2.5 g | Clinically dosed • No artificial dyes • Third-party tested |
| Gorilla Mode | Stim | Caffeine 175 mg, L-Tyrosine 1500 mg, Citrulline 9 g (2 scoops) | Big pump formula • Good focus |
| Kaged Pre-Kaged Elite | Stim | Caffeine 388 mg (2 scoops), Citrulline 10 g, Betaine 2.5 g, Creatine 5 g | All-in-one high stim • Expensive |
| Cellucor C4 Sport | Stim (Beginner) | Caffeine 135 mg, Citrulline 3 g, Beta-Alanine 2.6 g | NSF Certified for Sport • Budget-friendly |
| Legion Stim-Free | Stim-Free | Citrulline 8 g, Betaine 2.5 g, Alpha-GPC 300 mg | No caffeine • Great pumps |
| Transparent Labs PUMP | Stim-Free | Citrulline 8 g, Betaine 2.5 g, Taurine 1.3 g | Stack-friendly • Unflavored option |
| Beet It Sport (Nitrate 400) | Nitrate Shot | ~400 mg nitrate per 70 mL shot | Evidence for endurance • Stack with stim-free |