The 5 Strongest  Pre Workouts In 2023: Our Tested Reviews

Apollon Nutrition Hooligan V5 is currently our #1 rated pre-workout, and this should be no surprise. To start this off, we have to say that THIS IS NOT A PRE-WORKOUT for everybody, and isn't even something we recommend using more than once or twice a week. This is for those with a high tolerance for Caffeine.

Speaking of Caffeine, that is a huge reason why this product is so high on this list. Hooligan has made some noise and drawn some attention to themselves for using a whopping 630mg of total Caffeine per serving. This is more than double the average 300mg you see these days, and certainly makes for an experience... even to those that are experienced with stimulants. Hooligan provides a powerful boost in energy that is strong, yet somehow clean, with no crash due to the time-released Caffeine as well. It is a formula that doesn't need any sketchy ingredients to create a powerful boost.

Hooligan V5 makes this list for more than just the Caffeine content though. The profile is simply LOADED! From the 7 grams of Citrulline, to the clinical doses of Betaine Anhydrous and Beta-Alanine, Apollon did not skimp out on the ergogenic ingredients. Also, Hooligan doesn't rely on Caffeine for everything, you also get a great dose of Tyrosine, which is a great nootropic ingredient, as well as a clinical dose of Alpha GPC at 600mg. Really, there is more, so check out the ingredient list below, and be sure to check out the review.

This is certainly a product that impresses without going the down sketch street, and even if the Caffeine was dosed in half, it would be on of the top pre-workouts on the market, simply due to the profile being loaded.

Again though, yes this is the strongest on the list, and there is a good reason for that. So with that said, this is not a pre-workout for everybody, and if you do have the tolerance for Hooligan like we do, use it sparingly! 

Who Makes It?

Apollon Nutrition is a hardcore supplement line that isn't afraid to go places other brands haven't. Not only are they hardcore, they know how to make great products and care about providing clinical doses of ingredients. Certainly not a brand for beginners, however seasoned veterans and supplement nerds will certainly be impressed with what they do.

Hypermax Extreme is a top tier pre-workout from Performax Labs. Performax Labs has long been known for making some of the better formulated products on the market, and HyperMax Extreme is one of them.

HyperMax Extreme starts us off with 3 ingredients that are great for pumps. We get 6g of L-Citrulline, 1 gram of Agmatine, and 300mg of Vaso6. All three ingredients are dosed well, and we have nothing to complain about. This blend is followed by both Beta-Alanine, and Betaine Anhydrous. The Beta-Alanine is at 3.2g, and the Betaine is at 2.5g, so both are dosed correctly.

Next we have 3 different exotic stimulants. First off we have have 400mg B-Phentylethylamine HCl, followed by N,N-Dimethylphenethylamine Citrate at 250mg. Lastly, we have Hordenine HCl at 60mg. These are some hefty doses, and probably the reason why HyperMax Extreme is once again the #1 Strongest Pre-workout here on FI.

Lastly, we have the Extreme Energy and Drive blend, which starts us off with 1g of Tyrosine. Following this, we have 400mg of Caffeine Anhydrous, which is a hefty dose of Caffeine. The last two ingredients are Synephrine at 50mg, which is a solid dose, and 2mg of Alpha-Yohimbine. 

With solid dosages with proven ingredients for the categories we all want out of a pre-workout, there is no reason why this shouldn’t be in any websites’ strongest pre-workout list.

Who Makes It?

El Jefe is a pre-workout from a smaller company that really hit us hard this year. El Jefe is a pre-workout from a smaller company called ASC Supplements, and we enjoyed our experience with it. The pre-workouts is quite loaded, and for what is disclosed, we have little to complain about. 

El Jefe starts us off with 7g of Citrulline Malate, and 3.2g of Beta-Alanine. Both of these ingredients are pretty standard in pre-workouts these days, and both are dosed well in El Jefe. The next two ingredients are Betaine Anhydrous at 2.5g and Taurine at 2g. Both of these ingredients may aid in performance, and both are dosed effectively. Finally, we come to Nitrosigine® and ElevATP. Nitrosigine® at 1.5g is dosed perfectly, and it is one of our favorite ingredients here on FI. ElevATP at 150mg is dosed correctly, and we have nothing to complain about when it comes to the Performance & Pump Matrix in El Jefe.

Next we come to what makes El Jefe so impressive here. The stimulant blend in El Jefe is quite powerful. The whole blend, which amounts to 2642mg of ingredients, consists of Choline Bitartrate, Caffeine Anhydrous, Theobromine, Eria J, J Regia, Di Caffeine Malate, Hordenine HCl, Higenamine HCl, Alpha Yohimbine, and Huperzine A. Of course, we have to mention that we wish it was not in a blend, but we are happy that ASC provides the amount of Caffeine and Alpha Yohimbine. Caffeine comes in at 400mg total, while Alpha Yohimbine is at 1.6mg. All of this with some J Regia and Eria J shoots El Jefe onto this list. 

Who Makes It?

Specimen YoYo is a powerful pre-workout from Specimen, and really it may even be too strong for us. This is different from their regular Specimen, as the YoYo means it contains Yohimbine HCl and Alpha-Yohimbine. 

The profile starts off with Beta-Alanine at the clinical 3.2 grams of Beta-Alanine, which is the clinical dose. You also get 2 grams of Betaine Nitrate, which is a powerful dose and will certainly deliver on pumps. Specimen YoYo also contains Astrolyte™, which is a trademarked blend of electrolytes. 

Of course you also get Taurine and Tyrosine. Taurine helps with hydration, whereas Tyrosine helps with focus under stressful situations. 400mg of Caffeine is certainly a powerful dose, and is certainly on the stronger side. It also pairs well with the 300mg of Cholinace™, which is a blend of 2 separate Choline sources. Certainly going to help with focus there. Theanine is also in here, and this time, it actually makes sense. Theanine can help calm you down, especially with the huge amount of Yohimbine in here. 

Finally, you get 3mg of Rauwolfia vomitoria extract, as well as 2mg of Yohimbine HCl. These give you powerful energy, and can be a bit much to handle. So if you're not used to Yohimbine, better start on the lower side. 

The flavors on Specimen are great, and this is certainly one to try out for yourself when you want to build up a sweat, feel energized, boost your performance... this is one to try out for sure!

Who Makes It?

Alphagen simply screams Morphogen. We say this to the point of exhaustion, but it's so true. Alphagen is Morphogen Nutrition's powerful stim-based pre-workout which gives you powerful energy, even with Theanine added into it. 

The profile is loaded which starts off with Citrulline Malate, Creatine Monohydrate, and Beta-Alanine, all at clinical doses that can aid with pumps, performance, and endurance. You also get a powerful dose of Tyrosine at 3 grams. Tyrosine helps with focus under stressful situations,, and at 3 grams is at a great dose. You get some DMAE, Alpha GPC, DMAE, and Mucuna, all of which can help with energy.

As for energy, this is where it gets interesting. You get a modest dose of Caffeine at 200mg, which is the lowest on this list. Well, you also get 100mg of Dynamine which can help with energy, as well as a whopping 200mg dose of Eria Jarensis Extract, which is a source of PEAs. This combo works great for energy, and gives off euphoria. This is interesting as there is also Theanine in here, which is an anxiolytic that calms you down. Seriously this stuff feels like it has a lot of stimulants in it despite the Caffeine being lower than most brands. 

You also get Synephrine HCl which can help with energy and fat loss, as well as BioPerine and AstraGin to aid with absorption of the massive 24.8g of ingredients. If you want a loaded powerful pre-workout, this is certainly one to try. 

Who Makes It?