Maximum pump

The pump is supported by citrulline malate in a 2:1 ratio, with 7 g per serving. This is an amount commonly used in scientific literature.

Citrulline is an amino acid that the body converts into L-arginine. It raises blood arginine levels more reliably than arginine administered directly. This is because citrulline bypasses the first pass through the liver, where a large portion of ingested arginine is broken down before it reaches circulation.¹ Arginine is the precursor for the production of nitric oxide (NO), a molecule involved in blood vessel dilation and blood flow.¹ Increased blood flow to working muscles is what creates the muscle pump sensation that has made citrulline popular among strength athletes.²

Its potential is further supported by 1 000 mg glycerol monostearate, a substance that binds water, and 100 mg pine bark extract in a 20:1 ratio with 95 mg procyanidins. We also added 250 mg pink Himalayan salt, providing sodium and chlorides, which are among the electrolytes.

Creatine for increased performance

Creatine increases physical performance during successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise. The beneficial effect is achieved with a daily intake of 3 g, which you get in every serving. In practice, this can mean more reps per set or more weight on the bar.

This is not just a symbolic amount listed on the label, but an effective dose you would otherwise have to buy separately. We used the proven and most extensively researched form, creatine monohydrate, which is used in the vast majority of published studies.

Caffeine for focus in every rep

While creatine works in the muscles, caffeine acts on the nervous system, which is why they are found together in pre-workouts. This stimulant helps improve concentration, alertness and attention. One scoop contains an effective dose of 200 mg caffeine, roughly equivalent to two espressos.

It is complemented by 1 000 mg L-tyrosine, an amino acid that acts as a precursor of catecholamines in the body, a group of substances that includes dopamine and adrenaline.³ The formula also contains 1 000 mg taurine, one of the most common ingredients in pre-workout blends.