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Pre-Workout Pump

Popular pre-workout supps tend to combine a lot of the same ingredients. But what does each of these ingredients really do? We’ll tell you what’s what and show you where to get them. This chart breaks down five popular pre-workout products and the main ingredients you’ll get from each. On the following slides, we disect each ingredient and let you know why each one is worth it.  GAT PMPAllmax Razor 8BPI Pump HDMuscleTech AnarchyAPS Mesomorph V2.0CaffeineXX XXBeta-AlanineXX XXCitrullineX X XArginineXX XXAgmatine SulfateXX  XGlycerolXXXX TheanineXXXX 

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Caffeine

It’s the base ingredient of many pre-workouts because it works. It’s been proven effective in boosting physical performance, burning fat, and increasing focus.

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Beta-Alanine

Helps prevent muscle fatigue by combining with histidine and acting as a buffering agent in the muscle. This leads to the ability to lift longer.

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Citrulline

Prevents the formation of ammonia in muscles, reducing fatigue. Also increases nitric oxide (NO) production, which results in bigger pumps and improved blood flow.

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Arginine

Arginine

An amino acid that maximizes NO levels in the bloodstream, which dilates blood vessels, not only providing a big pump but also augmenting nutrient delivery. 

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Agmatine Sulfate

Has been shown to expand NO production and mildly stimulate the central nervous system, resulting in a short-term strength gain.

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Glycerol

Serves one main function: fluid control. The supplement helps stoke hydration and achieve fullness by drawing more water into muscles and blood vessels.

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Theanine

This supplement has been proven to simultaneously improve concentration and mental relaxation, allowing you to achieve a mental peak during training. 

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Pre-Workout Pump

Popular pre-workout supps tend to combine a lot of the same ingredients. But what does each of these ingredients really do? We’ll tell you what’s what and show you where to get them. This chart breaks down five popular pre-workout products and the main ingredients you’ll get from each. On the following slides, we disect each ingredient and let you know why each one is worth it. 

  GAT PMP Allmax Razor 8 BPI Pump HD MuscleTech Anarchy APS Mesomorph V2.0
Caffeine X X   X X
Beta-Alanine X X   X X
Citrulline X   X   X
Arginine X X   X X
Agmatine Sulfate X X     X
Glycerol X X X X  
Theanine X X X X  

Caffeine

It’s the base ingredient of many pre-workouts because it works. It’s been proven effective in boosting physical performance, burning fat, and increasing focus.

Beta-Alanine

Helps prevent muscle fatigue by combining with histidine and acting as a buffering agent in the muscle. This leads to the ability to lift longer.

Citrulline

Prevents the formation of ammonia in muscles, reducing fatigue. Also increases nitric oxide (NO) production, which results in bigger pumps and improved blood flow.

Arginine

An amino acid that maximizes NO levels in the bloodstream, which dilates blood vessels, not only providing a big pump but also augmenting nutrient delivery. 

Agmatine Sulfate

Has been shown to expand NO production and mildly stimulate the central nervous system, resulting in a short-term strength gain.

Glycerol

Serves one main function: fluid control. The supplement helps stoke hydration and achieve fullness by drawing more water into muscles and blood vessels.

Theanine

This supplement has been proven to simultaneously improve concentration and mental relaxation, allowing you to achieve a mental peak during training. 

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