The 5 Best Pre-Workout Supplements For Focus In 2024: Our Tested Reviews

Infinis Ultra Pre-Workout is no doubt on this, and can be on many other lists on this guide. Even just looking at the SFP, you see 13 branded ingredients. Now branded ingredients aren’t an end all be all, but it shows that the brand cares about quality and sourcing of their products. Now let’s get to the highlights.

Of course you get the 3 horsemen of performance in pre-workouts with Citrulline, Beta-Alanine, and Betaine all at great doses. You then get Tyrosine at a solid 2g to help with focus and dopamine production. Taurine also makes an appearance at 2g to help with blood flow and hydration. Another performance ingredient Infinis Pre is PeakATP at 450mg. 

Instead of going over the profile in order, we will go by the function of each from here on out. To aid with the Citrulline, you get 1.5g of Nitrosigine, 508mg of VasoDrive-AP, CitraPeak at 200mg, and S7 at 100mg. These are all popular ingredients and this combo is great for helping with pumps. Honestly you could take 1 or 2 ingredients out and you’d still notice some great effects.

As for focus/nootropic ingredients besides Tyrosine, you get 600mg of Alpha GPC, 250mg of Cognizin, 100mg of Theanine, 100mg of CognatiQ, and 10mg of Huperzia Serrata (source of Huperzine). Some may be put off by the Theanine due to it lessening the effectiveness of Caffeine, however many love the combo. 

Speaking about Caffeine and other energy sources, you get 220mg of Caffeine Anhydrous, which isn’t that much actually. Well you also get some Bitter Orange Extract (as Advantra Z) at 200mg. Another energy source is Theobromine, which also comes in at 200mg. You also get some Liposomal Caffeine at 80mg, as well as 70mg of Infinergy, which is a long lasting source of Caffeine. So You’re getting over 300mg of Caffeine in here from several sources.

Lastly you get 50mg of AstraGin, which may help with absorption. 

The profile is absolutely stacked and is certainly one of the more impressive pre-workout launches in recent memory. 

Honestly this is more stacked than it really needs to be, which isn’t a bad thing really. It truly does cater to the supplement nerds out there, and it gets great feedback from many… including us. Well worth trying out!

Who Makes It?

Infinis Nutrition is a new brand that really made some noise recently. They launched their first pre-workout with just about every branded ingredient, as well as common pre-workout ingredients at great doses. Throughout their entire line, there may be no other product that loads it up more than Infinis Nutrition. A perfect brand for the supplement nerds.

ZimFit is a relatively new brand that we have covered on Fitness Informant in the past, and we really enjoyed our experience. So much so that it has now made our list here.

Get PMPD is an interesting take on a pre-workout, although it really shouldn’t be. It is quite an impressive formula, and really is the king of “low-stim” pre-workouts. Some consider low-stim pre-workouts to be in the 200mg-250mg range, well Get PMPD shows that you don’t need that much to get a good workout in.

It starts with  7 grams of Citrulline, which helps with pumps. At 7g, it is dosed well. Following this you get 3.2g of Beta-Alanine, which can help with endurance. At 3.2 grams, it is at the clinical dose. The first trademarked ingredient is GlycerPump™. This is Glycerol monostearate, which helps with cellular hydration and volumization, which in turn helps with pumps. You get 3 grams of it in here, which is a decent dose.

Now we come to Betaine Anhydrous, which is popular in pre-workouts because it may help with power output. At 2.5g, it is dosed well. Now we come to our first nootropic ingredient, Tyrosine! Tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine, and can help with focus. At 1.5g, it is dosed quite well. Following this is Taurine, which can help with blood flow and hydration. 

Another nootropic ingredient in Get PMPD is Alpha GPC, which is a high quality form of Choline. This converts to acetylcholine in the brain, which is a neurotransmitter. This is then followed by Theanine, which is an anxiolytic. This can help calm you down, and may even increase focus. At 100mg, it’s actually higher than the Caffeine content here, which isn’t common to see. You may or may not like this…. speaking of Caffeine…

Now we come to Caffeine, which is why this is one of our favorite low-stim products. You get 85mg of Caffeine, which is way lower than the average pre-workout. Most pre-workouts tend to have 300mg+, and low-stim these days is 200mg or so. Here, you have 85mg, which is about a small cup of coffee or even less depending on who you ask. This is in our eyes a true “low-stim” pre-workout. 

The last two ingredients are AstraGin® and Huperzine A. AstraGin may help with the absorption of certain nutrients, and Huperzine prevents choline from being broken down in the brain. 

This is a well-formulated pre-workout that really can be considered a low-stim pre-workout. Seriously, try to find a pre-workout with less than 250mg of Caffeine from a reputable brand these days, it’s actually harder than you think! Well worth having for workouts that are later in the day or if you’re trying to give your body a break from the constant bombardment of Caffeine. 

One thing we have to mention, while there are two flavors currently, they are well done. The Cherry Taffy isn’t just a basic Cherry… It literally tastes like Cherry Taffy! Well done ZimFit!

Who Makes It?

ZimFit is a relatively new brand that made a splash with their low-stim pre-workout GET PMPD, and loyal following. They have a lot of potential, and put a lot of effort into their supplements, not just the formulas, but the flavors as well.

Hosstile Supps Hosstility Amped is Hosstile Supps' high-stim pre-workout. It's not enough to have just one pre-workout these days if you're a brand. You need multiple pre-workouts with different formulas for various people. Some want the high-stim, some want the non-stim, some want something in-between. Obviously this one makes this list due to it being a a high-stim loaded formula. 

The profile is broken down into 4 different blends. The first is the Pump+Performance blend that contains your typical ingredients such as Citrulline, Beta-Alanine, and Betaine Anhydrous all at solid doses. You also have the Extreme Focus Matrix , which contains Tyrosine at 2g, which is great for dopamine production, as well as 250mg of Cognizin, a high quality form of Choline. Another interesting addition is the Uridine Monophosphate, which helps with Choline production. 

Now of course we have to talk about the Extreme Energy+Anti-Crash Matrix, which provides you with everyone's favorite ingredients for energy... Caffeine. You get two forms of it in here. One being straight Caffeine Anhydrous at 350mg. You also get Infinergy, and extended release Caffeine at 136mg. This gives you an extra 100mg of Caffeine that doesn't hit you all at once. SO a total of 450mg of Caffeine! To help stave off a crash, you get 100mg of Theanine, which some like and some don't. It may help prevent jitters you may experience from the 2mg of Alpha Yohimbine! This is quite a strong blend, which is why it's on this list.

Finally you get the Absorption Matrix, which is a blend of AstraGin and BioPerine. These have been added to help with the absorption of the ingredients in here. 

Who Makes It?

Hosstile Supps is a brand we are happy to see back on our ranking guides. Before the pandemic, Hosstile was making some noise with their formulas. As many brands during the pandemic, they got a little quiet as the world was a bit different. Now they are officially back! Not only with Fouad, but with some really popular influencers. We expect to see them makes waves in the industry in the coming years!

Ryse Loaded Pre is one of the most popular pre-workouts on the market, and there are plenty of reasons why. Not only does it have several great flavor collabs as well as a solid profile… it also comes at a very fair pricepoint. 

Ryse Loaded Pre makes for an easy choice for many gym-goers, as it is simply inviting. Not some overloaded profile with every ingredient under the sun. You get a formula that hits with pumps, endurance, energy, and focus.

The profile starts off with 4.5g of Citrulline, which helps with pumps and performance. 4.5g is a solid dose and while not the most by today's standards, still more than enough to give you a noticeable pump. Following this you get 3.5g of Beta-Alanine. This ingredient helps with endurance and at 3.5 is dosed well. 

Now we come to everyone’s favorite ingredient, Caffeine. Caffeine needs no introduction, but for those who are living under a rock on Venus, Caffeine helps with energy. You get 300mg of Caffeine Anhydrous. You also get zumXR, which is a delayed release Caffeine. This helps with longer lasting energy and may help prevent a crash. This adds an extra 90mg of Caffeine, getting this close to a stim bomb. Also thought we would note, you get 100mg of Theobromine, which is a metabolite of Caffeine and may also help with energy. 

Finally we have Citicholine and Theanine. Citicholine (as Cognizin) is a high-quality form of Choline. This converts to Acetylcholine in the brain, which is a neurotransmitter. This helps with focus and alertness, and at 250mg is a good dose. Theanine is in here to help combat the potential side effects of Caffeine. You get 50mg, which is nice because some brands seme to add too much.

Now the profile is nothing we haven’t seen before and it is quite simple. This is fine, however it makes this list due to the fair price. You get 30 servings in a tub for under $40. So not only is it budget friendly, you have plenty of flavor options! Kool-Aid, Sour Punch Sour Apple and Blue Raspberry, Bazooka Classic Grape, Ring Pop, and even Countrytime Lemonade (this one has added CitraPeak to aid with pumps)! This is the type of pre-workout to grab several tubs of as they all taste great and won’t hurt your wallet.

Who Makes It?

RYSE Supplements is a booming brand due to their soft approach to bodybuilding building loyalty through culture. RYSE Supplements also does a great job of formulating products including pre-workouts, proteins and other products like pump formulas. RYSE Supplements also launched RYSE Fuel, the brand's energy drink which is getting the brand into more households.

Hooligan Bare Knuckle is a top tier pre-workout from Apollon Nutrition, and some how Apollon is one of the few brands to be able to make a stim-free pre-workout seem hardcore. 

The profile starts off with 8 grams of Citrulline, which is a powerful dose. This is then following by a 2.5g dosage of Betaine Anhydrous, which can help with power output. To add to pumps and performance, you get 600mg of Vaso6, and 1.5g of Agmatine Sulfate.

Now since this is a ranking guide for focus, we have to get the nootropic ingredients out of the way. The most popular focus ingredients in here are all at great dosages. You get 2 grams of Tyrosine, 600mg of Alpha GPC, and 1g of Lion's Mane Extract. These are all popular and proven ingredients that are surely going to help with focus.

To add to the fun, you get 250mg of Pink Himalayan Salt and 50mg of AstraGin. Pink Salt can help with hydration and muscle contractions, while AstraGin may help with absorption. Overall, this is a powerful stim-free pre-workout that really impresses, and that's why it is on this list.

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