Training in either the afternoon or the evening, VascuMax has been my go-to pre-workout for approximately 3.5 years now.

For me I never really struggle with ‘physical’ energy, I eat well and I’m sat at a desk most of the day unless I’ve done cardio – my battle has always been with ‘mental’ fatigue and with VascuMax there are a few ingredients that really help me focus.

N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine and Glycine in particular really help with clarity and intra-set concentration, whilst the Citrulline Malate and Beetroot Extract are fantastic vasodilators (open up blood vessels to give a fantastic pump). 1 or 2 sets into my workout, I really come alive and I know VascuMax has a big part to play in that.

Who it’s for:

If you want skin-splitting vascular pumps, iron-pumping endurance, and laser focus – without stimulants – this is your pre-workout. It’s perfect for night training, stacking with a stim-based product, or for those sensitive to caffeine.

What it does:

VascuMax Pro is loaded with pump-boosting compounds: citrulline for nitric oxide, glycerol for cell volumization, betaine & taurine for hydration and endurance, beetroot for natural nitrates, and norvaline plus willow bark to regulate blood flow. The result? Long-lasting pumps, sustained performance, and clean mental clarity.

How I would use it:

Mix one 15.7 g scoop in 250-300 ml water about 20 minutes before training. Use it solo or stacked with a stimulant for full-spectrum benefits. Think of it like fuelling a muscle car – you’re tuning the engine for power, clarity, and endurance, without needing nitrous (aka caffeine).

The Science:

Citrulline malate enhances anaerobic exercise performance & reduces muscle soreness

Study: Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation Enhances Athletic Anaerobic Performance and Reduces Muscle Fatigue.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2010)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20386132

This randomised trial demonstrated that citrulline malate supplementation improved athletic anaerobic performance, increased repetitions to failure during high-rep protocols, and reduced post-exercise muscle soreness – supporting its role in boosting strength-endurance and recovery in resistance training contexts.

Betaine supplementation increases strength-endurance and improves hormonal response in resistance exercise

Study: Effects of short-term betaine supplementation on muscle endurance and endocrine markers following high-intensity resistance exercise.

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2022)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35599921

In this randomised study with trained young athletes, two weeks of daily betaine (2 g) led to significantly more repetitions on both leg press and bench press, along with lower cortisol, lower lactate, and higher testosterone and T/C ratios post-exercise – demonstrating both performance and recovery benefits.