Best Overall
FR Score 9.1 out of 10, Exceptional
CELSIUSEnergy Drinks
Sparkling Energy Drink
The original fitness energy drink: 200 mg caffeine, 10 calories and zero sugar per can.
4 videos
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Workout Energy
Pre-workouts and energy drinks, scored on dose transparency, caffeine content and value.
10 products · 2 categories
For most people, a pre-workout or energy drink works mainly through its caffeine, so the dose matters more than the marketing. Look for fully disclosed doses, a caffeine amount that suits your tolerance and the time of day, and third-party testing if you compete. Healthy adults are generally advised to keep total caffeine to about 400 mg a day, and some people should avoid stimulants altogether.
Learn to spot an underdosed formula in how to read a pre-workout label.
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Best Overall
FR Score 9.0 out of 10, Exceptional
Transparent LabsPre-Workout
BULK Pre-Workout
Clinically dosed, stevia-sweetened and Informed Choice certified
5 videos
AmazonTikTok ShopBrand store
Best Transparent Label
FR Score 8.9 out of 10, Excellent
GHOSTEnergy Drinks
Energy Drink
200 mg natural caffeine, fully disclosed nootropics and candy-accurate licensed flavors.
4 videos
AmazonTikTok Shop
Best High-Stim
FR Score 8.7 out of 10, Excellent
Gorilla MindPre-Workout
Gorilla Mode Pre-Workout
Maximum-dose high-stim pre: 10 g citrulline and 400 mg caffeine per full serving
5 videos
AmazonTikTok ShopBrand store
Best Pre-Workout Alternative
FR Score 8.7 out of 10, Excellent
C4Energy Drinks
Performance Energy Drink
Gym-first energy: 200 mg caffeine, beta-alanine and NSF Certified for Sport.
4 videos
AmazonBrand store
Best Stim-Free
FR Score 8.6 out of 10, Excellent
Gorilla MindPre-Workout
Gorilla Mode Nitric
Stim-free pump pre: 10 g citrulline, 5 g creatine, glycerol and electrolytes
5 videos
AmazonTikTok ShopBrand store
Most Viral on TikTok
FR Score 8.5 out of 10, Excellent
RYSEPre-Workout
Loaded Pre-Workout
TikTok Shop's pre-workout juggernaut: licensed candy flavors and about 300 mg caffeine
5 videos
AmazonTikTok ShopBrand store
Best Flavors
FR Score 8.5 out of 10, Excellent
Alani NuEnergy Drinks
Energy Drink
Dessert-inspired, zero-sugar flavors with 200 mg of caffeine in a 12 oz can.
5 videos
AmazonBrand store
Most Viral on TikTok
FR Score 8.2 out of 10, Great
Bloom NutritionEnergy Drinks
Sparkling Energy
TikTok's favorite sparkling energy: 180 mg natural caffeine, 10 calories, zero sugar.
5 videos
AmazonTikTok ShopBrand store
Best Budget
FR Score 8.1 out of 10, Great
CellucorPre-Workout
C4 Original Pre-Workout
The classic budget pre: under $1 a scoop, fun flavors and beginner-friendly doses
4 videos
AmazonBrand store
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