OUTLIFT Amped Max Dosed HIGH STIM Pre Workout Powder, 6G Citrulline, 3.2G Beta Alanine, Alpha GPC, CognatiQ, Extreme Energy, Massive Pumps, Strength, Electrolytes, Nootropics, Fruit Punch, 22 Servings

Background: I’m new to exercising regularly, I lost 150+ lbs and now I can move without a ton of pain so I’m making the most of it!Pre-workouts are not just for lifting! I use them mainly to help me get through my early morning cardio - I jog 5 miles at 6am everyday, rain or shine.This is the 4th pre-workout I’ve tried so far. I quickly realized I’m tolerant to most stimulants (thank you ADHD and Ritalin!). I’ve been using a different brand which gives me a huge boost of energy at the beginning of my workout but quickly falls off, leaving me dragging behind. I love the boost, which came with a nice feeling of euphoria, but I hated having to drag myself through the last mile of my run. In comes outlift amped. I’m somewhat of a stim junkie but I’m too nervous to try the super high stim “go hard or go home” type formulas.*NOTE: After taking this a few times, I decided to add theobromine and rhodiola rosea to my stack, increasing the stim effect (theobromine) and the mood boosting/euphoria (rhodiola).At first, I was kinda disappointed. It didn’t give me that oomph at the beginning like my other preworkout did. But after a couple miles, I saw the benefits. I was able to pace myself more easily, instead of going hard in the beginning and my energy petering out at the end. With outlift, I had energy for my whole workout and was still going strong after. The effects lasted a good 5 hours with a slight decline in energy as the day went on - it wasn’t super noticeable, no crash or anything like that.Pros:* LONG lasting energy* No jitters* No crash* Decent euphoria effects, though it could be a tad bit stronger imo, but that’s just me nitpicking* Taste is decent - I bought fruit punch. Others taste a bit better but it’s not that big of a deal. I mix mine with as little water as possible so I can get it down as fast as possible.* Great for endurance, stamina, and long workouts.* Contains double or even triple the dose of “beginner” formulas* The energy and mood boosting effects are very smooth and steady as compared to other high stim formulas- instead of getting that instant rush, you get a slow ramp that stays steady and lasts a long time* Most other formulas messed with my GI tract and either gave me diarrhea or caused an upset stomach. Not this one.* Mixes easily, no sediment or clumps, but does have a slightly gritty texture. But I just shake mine a few times and shoot it down so you might have less grittiness if you mix it longer.* It functions like I need it to, I only added the extra ingredients to give it the extra bump over the edge it definitely wasn’t necessary, I just wanted to see if I could tailor it more to my needs.* The caffeine/stims help dull muscle aches and help you “push through”. If you don’t know your limits, DO NOT push through any type of pain or you’ll hurt yourself.CONS:* I didn’t feel the boost immediately when it started to take effect, which I miss a bit BUT the longer lasting energy is worth it, imo. YMMV.* The euphoria/mood boosting also is slower to take effect but again, the effects are a slow ramp but stay steady and lasts a long time, less of a rollercoaster type feel* The taste is decent but it’s also more on the bitter spectrum instead of the sour/salty taste other formulas have. Not a big deal, I just shoot it down as fast as possible.* I wish it came in my sizes - I’d rather buy a huge tub than a bunch of small tubs - nitpickyTIPS:* Do not start out with this one if you’re new to preworkouts or are sensitive to stims. If you must, start out with half a scoop for a few days before you do a full scoop. You do not want to be mid workout and suddenly have your heart go crazy or have an anxiety attack.* Stay hydrated! If you don’t, you will feel horrible and it’s NOT a good time. I suggest a hydration drink with electrolytes, especially if you sweat a lot.* Temper your expectations. This one is not going to give you that instant boost/high that a lot of products have. But it will let you go harder for longer and it does have longer, smoother effects. With others, I usually end up having a mild crash halfway through the day, nothing awful, just feeling tired/drained. This one slowly winds down, so if you’re not paying attention, you won’t even notice it’s gone.* If you want a bit more energy or more of a mood boost, I suggest doing some research or talking to your doctor to see if there’s something you can add to your stack. If you take meds or have any health conditions, definitely talk to a doc first. I decided to add theobromine (for a bit more stim) and rhodiola (mood boost) to mine to make it more like my previous formula but better. Be careful when adding additional ingredients, some of them might interact with others that are in this formula or with any meds you take. Do so with much caution.* DO NOT PUSH THROUGH ANY TYPE OF PAIN unless you are experienced and know your limits. You could easily injure yourself and be stuck on the sidelines for a few months or even years until you heal. This sucks hard, you do NOT want to be in this position.BOTTOM LINE:This is a great product. The price is average for decent preworkouts and this one has higher doses compared to other products of a similar caliber. It’s a great value for the money because you’re getting double (or even triple) the dose for a comparable amount of product. My biggest complaint is the taste but really that’s neither here nor there. Even ones with great flavor get old and become tiring to choke down. If you’re wanting a longer lasting, smoother ride, this is the one for you. If you’re chasing that “high” or need that energy hit, I’d go elsewhere. I plan on using this one as my daily and cycling in the faster one for those days when I NEED that additional boost. This is definitely worth the money, imo and I will continue to buy this product and recommend it to others.

Okay this pre-workout is intense not for the faint of heart, literally. When I first took it, it hit me hard, but then when I got used to it. wow now I'm a beast in the gym. Best pre-workout I've taking to date. My suggestion is start out with a little dose and work yourself to the full dose.

1. Tried two flavors: blueberry & (fruit) punch. Tastes okay and is good for use in an otherwise bland pre workout mix.2. Mixes easily.3. You will get the skin “tingling” sensation from the Citrulline. It seems as though the body develops a tolerance to the effects of the Citrulline within days.4. IMPORTANT Very high caffeine content. Consider half scoop if you are sensitive or have already consumed coffee etc.5. Haven’t noticed any undesirable side effects. Would not use too late in the day as caffeine content could interfere with sleep.6. Seems to help with focus and intensity of training.

This is a really nice pre-workout if you know the correct amount to take. The strawberry flavor is nice compared to the typical “ blue raspberry” and “sour gummy” flavor that nearly every other brand offers. Great for endurance and focus. No jitters. I take it quite early in the day so I would not know if it would keep you up at night if you are an evening user. Not the most amazing for that “pump” feeling but good for powering through a long workout.

I re-ordered the Outlift powder I had been buying for a few years, and they sent me this instead. Other than the color, I did not know it was different. I used it pre-workout, and my heart was racing for the next 6-8 hours. To Amazon's credit, they took it back and gave me a refund. It was just too powerful.

I expected more but it gives a decent amount of kick and power to my workouts. It would be best to get it on sale for super cheap not worth full price at all

As someone with narcolepsy I’ve tried ALOT of supplements for energy in general; and let me tell ya this one takes the freaking cake! Great taste and the energy from it is incomparable. I mean I go from tired, fatigued, depressed, and unmotivated; to energy that keeps me awake for days!! Upon opening the container I immediately cough and am filled with delight and aspiration. I fill my glass with way too little water stir it up and jug it down; delicious to the last sip. After consuming I have immediate diarrhea; so I’m probably allergic and might want to talk to a doctor about that; but the buzz from the caffeine that I’m overly sensitive too makes me forget to call the doctor, or that I even have a phone, or that there are doctors. But I digress. On this stuff; which I’m convinced is just relabeled cocaine; I can run for hours, do yard work, and forget that I have a job; instead of just sitting depressed in my room playing video games. You guys buy this!!! And you won’t even want to buy food again! #energeeeeze

One thing that threw me off was the size. It’s a big container and it’s only halfway full. I’m fairly new to working out but have a high caffeine tolerance. This is way better than c4 and other beginner brands. I looked up the best pre workout brands and this one was in the top listed ones so I decided to try it out and I liked it. Leaves you a bit itchy but I found that they all do that to me because of the caffeine levels. If you are ready for a stronger pre workout then this is the one.To compare to a store brand I used this before I used Woke Af, ( which is what gnc recommended to me) and they compare the same just different flavors.I didn’t love the flavor but that’s just me because I don’t like artificial flavors. Take 20-30 minutes before your workout and you should feel the effect.