Below we take an in-depth look into MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder, to see whether this supplement offers customers the right formula for gym success.
MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder is a supplement that claims to grant athletes that little bit of extra energy, muscular power, and endurance during workouts. A new version of this product has recently been released, with an entirely different ingredients list.
Although the older version of this product has been discontinued on official MusclePharm outlets, it remains available to buy from independent sellers throughout the web.
One issue with this reformulation is that despite the newer and older versions of the products being completely different, Assault Pre-Workout Powder has not undergone a name change and the packaging design is virtually identical. As such, many customers have expressed confusion and disappointment as they may end up with a different product to the one they hoped to purchase.
Both versions of the product share a similar list of side effects. Check the Side Effects tab for more information!
As both versions of the product contains a significant dose of caffeine, this could lead to jitters, sleeplessness, more frequent urination, headaches, and more.
The high quantities of certain vitamins and minerals used in this product could cause flushing and headaches, and the inclusion of beta alanine could lead to a harmless tingling sensation in the muscles.
Other potential side effects include heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, and muscle cramping.
MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder is extremely reasonably priced, costing just $21.99 for a 30-serving pack on www.bodybuilding.com. The same pack is slightly more expensive on the MusclePharm webstore ($25.99) but the price never seems to exceed $30 from any outlet.
The older version of the product is becoming more expensive as it becomes rarer, and we only found it on sale from independent sellers on Amazon and eBay for $30 or more.
MusclePharm products often tend to be on the cheaper side, although this useful quality is often down to a lack of quality control. The manufacturer has actively misrepresented the quantities of protein found in their protein powder in the past, and even if they are being honest with Assault Pre-Workout Powder, it’s still not particularly encouraging. Most of the active useful ingredients appear to under-dosed.
Customers purchasing this product are getting (for the most part) a strong hit of caffeine mixed with some creatine. Other ingredients have been supplied in ineffective quantities, making this formula weaker than others on the market.
Incidentally, the older version of this product is far worse, utilising dozens of ingredients that have all been provided in insufficient quantities (apart from the all-important caffeine).
Overall, customers seem to like MusclePharm products, as they are widely-available and extremely reasonable in terms of price. However, they remain relatively weak in terms of strength of their formulations, meaning that it might be worth dropping extra dollars on a more specialist, and effective, alternative.
We do not recommend MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder to our readers.
MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder is a supplement that claims to boost energy and improve athletic performance. The version of the product reviewed in this article is actually a reformulation of an older product that was proving increasingly unpopular with products. This newer version of Assault Pre-Workout Powder has far fewer ingredients and a slightly different range of flavours (which now include fruit punch, green apple, strawberry ice, watermelon, and blue raspberry).
This product is manufactured by MusclePharm, an American company based in Denver, Colorado who provide products aimed at all levels of exercisers, from ‘weekend warriors’ to professional athletes. Created by a professional athlete in 2003, MusclePharm’s “quest is to create a superior line of sports nutrition products that are safe and free of banned substances”. The company appears to be genuinely popular with customers, and has apparently attracted a significant fanbase on websites like www.bodybuilding.com, despite a troubled history of lawsuits and controversy over the company’s repeated habit of overstating the quantity of protein found in in its products. Contact information for the company can be found on the official MusclePharm website.
The directions for use are as follows:
MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder claims to work in the same way as almost any other pre-workout product. The manufacturers claim that this product can provide a sharp boost of energy, as well as improve overall performance during workouts. The inclusion of creatine is said to boost strength gains, and the use of beta-alanine is said to reduce performance fatigue and aid in prolonging strenuous workouts.
When you boil down the new version of MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder to its most effective constituent parts, it is little more than 250mg of caffeine mixed with an effective dose of creatine. The otherwise-useful beta-alanine ingredient is highly under-dosed, and most of the other ingredients are little more than window dressing. Though simple, the product should theoretically work to provide a sharp burst of energy and could help to improve overall performance in the workout itself. We would not seriously expect this formula to reduce performance fatigue (beyond that which a hit of caffeine can achieve).
Needless to say, the older formula was discontinued for a reason – it uses a dizzying list of ingredients to achieve seemingly every supplement goal imaginable. It’s a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth, and the mixture ultimately boils down to a strong dose of caffeine with some mild performance-boosters.
The ingredients found in MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder are listed below. Readers should remain aware that there are actually two versions of this product – an old version and a new version (both of which are still available to buy on Amazon). The quantities listed are correct for 1 scoop of powder (equal to 11.5g for the new version and 14.5g for the old version).
The side effects list for the new and old versions of Assault Pre-Workout Powder are broadly similar. So as to ensure that this section doesn’t get painfully long, we will focus jut on the side effects expected of the new version.
Like most pre-workouts, this product uses a high quantity of protein. High doses of caffeine can cause headaches, jitteriness, insomnia, an increased heart rate, heart palpitations, increased urination, dehydration, and increased blood pressure. Customers that are extra sensitive to caffeine should consider avoiding it altogether, or at least avoid other sources of caffeine whilst using it.
This product also uses massive quantities of certain vitamins and minerals, which can cause serious issues. High doses of Vitamin E can cause stomach problems, fatigue, headaches, blurred vision, and bruising. The high dose of Vitamin B6 used may also cause flushing.
Creatine can cause some side effects including stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, and muscle cramping. Creatine causes muscles to draw water from the rest of your body. L-carnitine is generally thought to be safe for use, although it can occasionally cause stomach problems, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhoea, seizures, and a fishy odour from the urine, sweat, and breath.
The most common side effect of Beta Alanine is a tingling sensation in the muscles; many consider this a sign that the Beta-alanine is working, and as evidence that the supplement is indeed correctly dosed. Some people may dislike the tingling sensation, but it is not a sign of anything negative or more serious. Flushing is also a side effect caused by taking high doses of Beta alanine.
Caution:
For healthy adults 18 years of age or older only. Consult with physician, if using prescription or over the counter medications, or have pre-existing conditions like: high/low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement/urination issues; or if taking a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor or erectile dysfunction medication. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. In case of adverse reactions, discontinue immediately and consult health professional. Contains caffeine. Do not use; with caffeine/stimulants; alcohol, nitrates, under extreme conditions of heat, sleep deprivation or dehydration. Do not exceed recommended serving or use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
The older version of MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Powder seemed to be remarkably unpopular with customers, garnering a far lower-than-average response in the Amazon customer reviews section. Since the reformulation, customers appear to enjoy the mix far better it seems, with customers typically praising this product’s effectiveness and fair price. The selection of comments presented below is for the newer version.
For those of you looking for a pre-workout that doesn’t give you the jitters this is it. I have tried so many pre-workouts and found that I really don’t like the feeling some of them give you. This one does exactly what it says, focus, energy, drive. I would recommend this product.
Musclepharm Assault is my go to for preworkout supplements, I’ve tried other products but nothing comes close to this. I don’t get any side effects and the taste is amazing. I don’t tend to take a full scoop as the effects is just the same from a half so it tends to last a lot longer!
An excellent re-formulation which delivers great energy/endurance & tastes much better than the original. I liked that 1 scoop delivers adequate fuel for light-moderate workouts and 2 scoops seemed perfect for heavier/long sessions; additional pump ingredients will need to be added. I certainly recommend Assault to everyone as it provides the endurance essentials & is naturally colored!
After trying several different top of the line pre workouts, this one Is the worst. Feels like drinking water and sugar. The kick fades after my third use, because my tolerance is high I don’t feel the kick anymore. My body is pretty tolerated to pre workouts and coffee and so I felt I needed more of it to get that kick. Not recommended for casual pre workout users. Might be good for someone’s first time taking pre workout. Not gonna buy this product again Unfortunately!
Had a great 2 hour work out… but when it came time to sleep my heart was still beating fast had to go to the emergency i couldn’t sleep… still at the hospital its 5:30 AM and my heart rate just started to slow down… this is the first time i use this pre-workout.. never again !!
On the official MusclePharm website, customers are told that they can apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. All refunds will be apparently granted if the product is not more than 75% used, and the company will reportedly pay for the return shipping.
MusclePharm products tend to be widely available, and Assault Pre-Workout Powder is no exception. Customers can find the new version available to buy on the official MusclePharm website, Amazon, www.bodybuilding.com, Lucky Vitamin, Predator Nutrition, iHerb, and many more. The older version is still available to buy in a limited supply on Amazon.
The cheapest price we could find for the new version of Assault Pre-Workout Powder was $21.99 for a 30-serving tub on www.bodybuilding.com. Customers looking for the older version can be purchased from Amazon UK for around £25 for a month’s supply.
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