Our unanimous top choice is PreSZN Pre Workout. To begin, SZN Supplements flagship pre-workout offers a clean blend of Caffeine, Citrulline, Beta-Alanine, Taurine and Amino Acids. This pre-workout utilizes clinically dosed ingredients that are actually beneficial to your progress with clear indications of the dosage in each serving. No proprietary blends or "Matrixes" that mix your ingredients without telling you exactly how much is in each.

This product offers 200MG of Caffeine, which we felt was perfect for a boost of energy and focus, without giving you the jitters or an upset stomach. Next, this product is packed with 6G of Citrulline Malate per scoop! This 6G is scientifically studied to increase blood flow and increase production of Nitric Oxide in the body. Next, PreSZN includes an insane 3.5G of Beta-Alanine per scoop! This dosage is scientifically tested to increase endurance and blood flow to give that intense PUMP fitness enthusiasts desire.

Energy and Focus:

PreSZN doesn't hold back when it comes to energy. Within minutes, you'll feel a surge that sets the stage for an intense workout session. The sustained energy release is a standout feature, providing the stamina needed to power through even the most grueling exercises. The focus enhancement is equally impressive, keeping your mind sharp and engaged throughout your entire workout.

Endurance and Performance:

One of the defining aspects of PreSZN is its impact on endurance. Users report a noticeable increase in stamina, allowing for extended workout durations and heightened performance. Whether you're lifting weights or engaging in high-intensity cardio, PreSZN proves to be a reliable ally in pushing your limits.

Transparency and Quality:

PreSZN is commendable for its transparency regarding ingredients and dosages. Each component is clearly listed, and the dosages are well-measured, ensuring that you know exactly what you're putting into your body. The commitment to quality is evident, providing users with a preworkout option they can trust.

The price of this brand was also lower than brands with comparable or lower ingredient values and servings. It’s a great price for an excellent product and they offer a 60-day money back guarantee. This is a hot product, so they sell out quickly.

Bucked Up Woke AF has been on the market for a long time now. Their formula lists Citrulline and Beta-Alanine content but it is a lower dosage than SZN Supplements and comes at a higher cost.

Woke AF also contains Synephrine and Dendrobium in addition to Deer Antler Velvet Extract. These are all banned substances that could result in failed drug tests for athletes. This product also contains a significant amount of caffeine, which depending on your tolerance, could cause some stomach issues and nausea if too much is ingested.

Reviews of Bucked Up Woke AF pointed out that it has a chalky taste to it and the powder clumped, even with stirring. The product also has been known to leave a chalky residue of powder at the bottom of your shaker bottle or cup. When you're buying a quality pre-workout, you don't want any waste as this effects your scoop dosages and also doesn't give you your best value to your purchase.

Bucked Up Woke AF also rated lower on their price and return policy. We were disappointed that a company as large as theirs was priced so high and only offers a 45-day money back guarantee and only if the product is ordered on their website. SZN Supplements offers a 60-day money-back guarantee at a lower price point.  

Unlike the WokeAF version from Bucked up, the flagship pre-workout offers a more reasonable stimulant quantity minus the additional stimulants Synephrine and Dendrobium. I would like to point out that another big difference between the two is the Beta-Alanine content. The original Bucked Up only offers 2g of Beta-Alanine per scoop which is largely underdosed in comparison to the top 3 pre-workouts listed and is a major reason for dropping this to the #4 spot. Outside of this, the 200mg of caffeine are a nice energy content and the 6g of Citrulline will provide the boost needed to push through for those extra reps. This product still contains the Deer Antler Velvet which gave Bucked Up its name and is still banned in multiple sports categories making this a pass for those in organized athletics.

C4 Original from Cellucor comes in 5th place in our review of the top Pre-Workouts. This formula is made with a proprietary blend called their "Explosive Energy Blend" which combines multiple stimulants but ultimately results in 150 mg of caffeine hidden behind an enhanced mg content blend. This product also includes 1/2 the Beta-Alanine you can get in a single scoop of Pre-SZN Pre-workout and 1/6th of the content of Citrulline, which in our opinion, is 2 of the most important ingredients in a quality Pre-Workout.

Cellucor also contains artificial flavors and sweeteners, artificial colorings, and 0 BCAA content for recovery and hydration.

The company says that they are the "#1 Global Pre-Workout Brand based on global sales since 2015." Despite this content, due to the reasons listed above, we had to rank them last in this grouping. Now that it's 2024, we suggest that it's time for better options.