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BodyTech Elite Altered Strength Pre-Workout vs Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated)

The verdict

  • Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) scores 20.3 points higher than BodyTech Elite Altered Strength Pre-Workout on formula: 80.0 (A tier) vs 59.7 (D tier).
  • Caffeine: 333 mg vs 350 mg.
  • Hidden-blend share is 1.1% for Altered Strength Pre-Workout and 0% for Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated).
  • Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) costs $2.50 per clinically dosed serving. Altered Strength Pre-Workout does not have a comparable clinically dosed price.
  • Testing: Altered Strength Pre-Workout has only a brand claim of testing (T4); Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) is untested.
  • Largest panel dose differences for Altered Strength Pre-Workout vs Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated): Betaine Anhydrous: none listed vs 2,500 mg; L-Theanine: none listed vs 350 mg; Taurine: 100 mg vs none listed.
  • Bottom line: Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) has the higher formula score.

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Head-to-head: BodyTech Elite Altered Strength Pre-Workout vs Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated)
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Altered Strength Pre-Workout product image
Skipped Leg Day
Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) — product photo (source: manufacturer)
Built Different
Scores
TierD · 59.7A · 80.0 (best)
Overall score46.359.5 (best)
Dose60.080.0 (best)
Transparency98.9100.0 (best)
Pump60.060.0
Focus40.075.0 (best)
Endurance66.3100.0 (best)
Caffeine333 mg · 🚀 Heart Go Brrr350 mg · 🚀 Heart Go Brrr
Lowest price$29.99 (best)$49.99
Per clinically dosed serving$1.20 · Underdosed$2.50 · 💸 Pricey (best)
Real servings25 of 30 (best)20 of 20
TestingT4 · Brand Claim OnlyUntested
Ingredients (per graded serving)
Caffeine (counts toward the tier)333 mg100% ✓350 mg100% ✓
L-Citrulline (counts toward the tier)4,666.9 mg100% ✓5,333.6 mg100% ✓
Betaine Anhydrous (counts toward the tier)missing2,500 mg100% ✓
Taurine (counts toward the tier)100 mg10%missing
L-Tyrosine (counts toward the tier)missingmissing
L-Theanine (counts toward the tier)missing350 mg100% ✓
Alpha-GPC100 mg33%150 mg50%
Beta-Alanine3,200 mg100% ✓3,600 mg100% ✓
Ashwagandha root extract (KSM-66)100 mg—
AstraGin25 mg—
Coconut Water Powder500 mg—
Cordycepshidden in blend—
Huperzine A50 mcg100% ✓—
Lion's mane mushroomhidden in blend—
Potassium—440 mg
Sodium (Electrolytes)—400 mg
Theobromine300 mg—

= best in the row. = part of the ideal pre and counts toward the tier. Percentages are of the clinical reference dose.