April 2024
Pre-Workout Supplements: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of pre-workout supplements rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 9 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 114 pre-workout supplement endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
69 pre-workout supplements were endorsed in total, only 23 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 9 Apr 2024, Transparent Pre Series Bulk takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed pre-workout supplement with 5 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 pre-workout supplement' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Cellucor: 5 pre-workout supplements
(#1 is Cellucor C4 Original)
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Transparent Labs: 4 pre-workout supplements
(#1 is Transparent Pre Series Bulk)
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Kaged Muscle: 3 pre-workout supplements
(#1 is Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged)
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Huge Supplements: 2 pre-workout supplements
(#1 is Huge Supplement Wrecked)
- Optimum Nutrition: 2 pre-workout supplements
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Pre-Workout Supplement |
The Supplement Reviews
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TheSportReview
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MensJournal
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FitnessVolt
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WellnessVerge
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LiftVault
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JackedGorilla
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greatist
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BarBend
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telegraph.co.uk
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1
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- | Check price |
Transparent Pre Series Bulk
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2
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-
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3
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1
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-
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1
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-
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-
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1
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-
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2
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- | $50 |
Huge Supplement Wrecked
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-
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-
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1
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3
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-
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12
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1
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-
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-
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-
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3
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- | $43 |
Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged
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-
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-
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7
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11
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5
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5
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6
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5
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-
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-
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4
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+11 | $25 |
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre Workout
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-
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-
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-
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15
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3
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-
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-
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-
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15
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1
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5
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-1 | Check price |
4Gauge Pre-workout
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3
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4
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-
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2
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-1 | Check price |
Huge Nutrition Pump Serum Stim
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-
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-
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2
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5
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-
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4
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5
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-1 | $55 |
Jym Pre
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5
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
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12
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-
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8
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-1 | $40 |
Legion Pulse
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7
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-
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6
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12
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
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9
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-1 | Check price |
Black Wolf Workout
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1
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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10
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- | Check price |
Powher Up
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-
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2
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-
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9
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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|
11
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- | Check price |
Pre Lab Pro Next-Gen
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13
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-
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-
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-
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12
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- | $45 |
Naked Energy
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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13
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-
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13
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- | $30 |
Cellucor C4 Original
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10
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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14
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-
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|
14
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+2 | $20 |
Jacked Factory Nitrosurge
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-
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-
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-
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19
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-
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-
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11
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-
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9
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-
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16
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+3 | $30 |
Alani Nu Pre Workout
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-
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-
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10
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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17
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New * | Check price |
Bulk Elevate
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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18
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+2 | Check price |
Transparent Labs LEAN
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-
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4
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6
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19
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-10 | $60 |
Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged Elite
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
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5
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20
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+2 | $30 |
Redcon1 Total War
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-
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-
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6
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-
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8
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-
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-
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21
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- | Check price |
Transparent Labs PreSeries STIM-Free
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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22
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-8 | Check price |
Cira Pre-Game
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-
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-
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10
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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23
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- | Check price |
Gat Nitraflex
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12
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-
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-
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-
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24
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- | Check price |
Ghost Legend
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-
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-
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11
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20
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We ranked Transparent Pre Series Bulk #1 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Transparent Pre Series Bulk as #1.
BarBend
Best Pre-Workout Overall
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This pre-workout is transparent with clearly labeled, research-backed, and effectively-dosed ingredients.
BULK has boron and zinc that might help increase testosterone which is important for building muscle.
This pick contains alpha-GPC, taurine, and tyrosine, all of which may help with focus.
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The large dose of beta-alanine may cause too much tingling.
BULK is somewhat expensive compared to similar options.
Transparent Labs uses stevia to sweeten this, which may taste bitter.
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We ranked Huge Supplement Wrecked #2 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Huge Supplement Wrecked as #1.
Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend pre-workout supplements.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of pre-workout supplements, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for April 2024 ranking
The Supplement Reviews
TheSportReview
MensJournal
FitnessVolt
WellnessVerge
LiftVault
JackedGorilla
greatist
BarBend
telegraph.co.uk
We ranked Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged #3 in April 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
WellnessVerge
Best for Building Muscle
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Banned substance free
Most ingredients are in clinically studied doses
Vegan-friendly
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Some users report poor mixability
Bitter taste
Contain some unnecessary fillers like fruit concentrates
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We ranked Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre Workout #4 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre Workout as #1.
WellnessVerge
Best for Men
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Affordable price
Excellent customer reviews
Some ingredients are research-backed
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Not third-party tested
Contains artificial sweeteners
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BarBend
Best Pre-Workout for Women
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Clinically supported dosages of caffeine and creatine ideal for energy and focus
Four flavors available that are highly rated
Affordable at $1.09 per serving
Informed Choice third-party tested
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Contains some artificial flavors and sucralose
Contains Blue 1
Not the strongest pre-workout for pumps
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telegraph.co.uk
Best overall pre-workout
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high-quality ingredients
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The raspberry flavour is quite sharp
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We ranked 4Gauge Pre-workout #5 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
We ranked Huge Nutrition Pump Serum Stim #6 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
We ranked Jym Pre #7 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
BarBend
Best Pre-Workout for Athletes
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Additions of BCAA, creatine and huperzine A are great for athletes.
The doses in this pre-workout match those recommended in the latest research. (7)
Many flavors to choose from.
Subscribe-and-save option
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Not third-party tested
Contains sucralose
High price point of about $1.83 per serving
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We ranked Legion Pulse #8 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
BarBend
Best All-Natural Pre-Workout
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No artificial colors, preservatives, or ingredients.
No additional sugars
Clinically-backed pre-workout ingredients
Third-party testing
Also available in a stimulant-free option
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High price per serving at $2.25
Doesn’t contain creatine
Uses erythritol for sweeteners, the taste of which some people don’t like
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We ranked Black Wolf Workout #9 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Black Wolf Workout as #1.
We ranked Powher Up #10 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
We ranked Pre Lab Pro Next-Gen #11 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Pre Lab Pro Next-Gen as #1.
We ranked Naked Energy #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Naked Energy as #1.
WellnessVerge
Best Overall
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Many ingredients are research-backed
Produced in a GMP-certified facility
No artificial sweeteners or flavors
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Some users report poor taste
Strict return policy
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BarBend
Best Vegan Pre-Workout
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Certified vegan.
Flavored and unflavored options
No artificial sweeteners, colors, or flavors
Stim and stim-free options
Third-party tested
Contains additional vitamins and minerals
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Contains 6g of sugar
Unflavored option is a little bitter
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We ranked Cellucor C4 Original #13 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
BarBend
Best Budget Pre-Workout
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One of the most affordable pre-workouts on the market at $0.58 per serving
150mg of caffeine
Notoriously delicious flavors
Dissolves well
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Not third-party tested
Not many clinically-backed dosages of key ingredients
Contains artificial flavors and sucralose
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We ranked Jacked Factory Nitrosurge #14 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
BarBend
Best Tasting Pre-Workout
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Jacked Factory Nitrosurge has 16 different flavor options (we personally enjoyed the strawberry margarita and fruit punch).
The price per serving is reasonable, considering the potency of this formula.
The product lists ingredients for both one and two scoops.
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The caffeine content from two scoops of this pre-workout may be too high for some.
With such an intense formula, it’s surprising that there’s no creatine in here.
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We ranked Alani Nu Pre Workout #15 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
WellnessVerge
Best for Women
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Great taste
Low in calories
Produced in a GMP-certified facility
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Expensive
Contains artificial sweeteners
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We ranked Bulk Elevate #16 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
telegraph.co.uk
Best pre-workout for men
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lab tested and elite athlete approved
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the cherry cola flavour is an acquired taste
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We ranked Transparent Labs LEAN #17 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
BarBend
Best Pre-Workout for Weight Loss
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LEAN has ingredients you might typically find in a fat burner.
This product is free of artificial sweeteners and colors.
This product comes in various tasty flavors so it won’t be a chore to drink your pre-workout.
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The caffeine content might be too low for some people, especially if you’ve already built up a bit of a tolerance.
LEAN is a solid product, but it may not be enough for those looking for a dedicated fat burner.
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We ranked Kaged Muscle Pre-Kaged Elite #18 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
BarBend
Best Pre-Workout for Pump
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This formula has large doses of ingredients like citrulline for blood flow and pumps.
This one has coconut fruit water powder for electrolytes.
You also get 3,000mg of creatine monohydrate.
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The caffeine content is very high, which may be too much for some.
At $2.40 per serving, this product is a little pricey.
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We ranked Redcon1 Total War #19 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
We ranked Transparent Labs PreSeries STIM-Free #20 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
WellnessVerge
Best without Caffeine
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Third-party tested
Most ingredients are in clinically studied doses
Priced well compared to competition
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Potential side effects from one ingredient present
A few ingredients have mixed results in efficacy
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We ranked Cira Pre-Game #21 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
We ranked Gat Nitraflex #22 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
We ranked Ghost Legend #23 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best pre-workout supplements” rankings.
