RAW Essential Pre-Workout Powder (Sour Watermelon) - Chris Bumstead Sports Nutrition Supplement for Men & Women - Preworkout Energy Powder with Caffeine, L-Citrulline, L-Tyrosine, & Beta Alanine Blend

This review is for the Orange flavored RAW Essential Pre-Workout Powder, just putting that since there are multiple products on the page. I am about to finish off my container tomorrow, so I felt like giving this an honest review. I have been pretty against pre-workout for a while after reading about some different studies and things that concerned me a bit. So, I set out to find a pre-workout that only contained the "safe" (as far as we know for now) ingredients with proven benefits that work. I didn't want some plant found in the rainforest that MIGHT give me a boost; I just wanted proven, safe ingredients that work. After looking around for a while, I found this, and boy, did it fit the bill for exactly what I wanted—well, aside from the sucralose, which I am kinda eh about, but I am taking the risk. The ingredients all have a purpose. The B12 is for energy production, and it helps improve energy and reduce fatigue. The sodium is to help regulate fluid to prevent dehydration and maintain muscle function. The L-Citrulline is for blood flow to help with fatigue and give those great pumps. The Beta-Alanine is to help with muscle fatigue and endurance. The L-Tyrosine helps with focus. Taurine is for endurance and recovery. Caffeine is a well-known one, of course, helping with focus and energy. And then the Himalayan Pink Salt also helps with electrolyte balance and minerals, and it can help with cramping. As far as caffeine goes, it has 200 mg for a single scoop, but you can double scoop for 400 mg. My pre-workout has always been a banana and some coffee, and I never drink caffeine throughout the day aside from that. So when I take this pre-workout, I can REALLY feel 200 mg of caffeine, and I get a huge boost of energy. I couldn't imagine double scooping; I might explode, BUT that is an option according to the label for someone who wants a crazy boost. Caffeine is funny, though, and some people have very high tolerances. If you are a very avid coffee/tea/energy drink enjoyer, you might take 1 scoop and go, "Eh, I don't feel anything." It's always different for everyone, but I can safely say I feel it when I do take it. I don't take it every workout, just some days when I really want that boost. Endurance-wise, it's made a pretty solid difference for me. I lift 5 days a week, about an hour to an hour and a half each day. Usually, with a banana and coffee and sometimes a carb mid-workout like juice or a Gatorade, I start to really slog at the end of my workouts. With this pre-workout, though, I really do feel the difference in endurance near the end. And, of course, at the start, I feel like The Hulk, provided I had a proper meal and sleep. On days when I have a poor meal before my workout or lack sleep, even this pre-workout won't fix it, so please don't go in thinking it will. It helps, but it's not a replacement for a proper meal and a good nights sleep. As far as the taste, I think it tastes amazing. I actually kind of wish they would make this into its own sports drink with the flavor because it's pretty good. It almost reminds me of Tang from the old days if anyone remembers that. It's very sour and tangy; it's great! I am excited to try the other flavors after finishing off the orange. Overall, I think this is a fantastic pre-workout at a reasonable price point for some great ingredients. I definitely recommend it!

This pre-workout really gives me the energy I need to crush my workouts 💪⚡. The flavor is strong but good it mixes well with water and doesn’t leave a chalky aftertaste. Within about 20 minutes I can feel it kick in, giving me a nice boost of focus and motivation to get through tough sessions. What I like most is that the energy feels clean. I don’t get jittery or feel like my heart is racing, but I definitely feel more dialed in at the gym. The pumps are solid too, which makes lifting even more enjoyable. It’s especially nice for early mornings when I need an extra push to get moving. The container lasts a while too, even if I’m using it regularly. For the price, I think it’s worth it if you want a reliable pre-workout that delivers on energy and focus. Definitely one of the better ones I’ve tried so far 🙌.

I have had many flavors and brands over the years like C4, ghost, beyond raw lit, ON, muscle pharm, etc. ai will say this cbum fruit punch from RAW is the most well balanced as far as caffeine, L-citruline, and beta-alanine. The flavor is also top teir and haven’t found anything else as easy to drink. Great pump, stim, and energy without being too much.

The taste is not great, it does not feel at all natural. Also, at first for me I felt like a crackhead due to initial itchiness, it goes away once you start your workout. Slight stomach discomfort. If you drink caffeine regularly you'll probably be fine. Most importantly, it gives you an absurd amount of energy, and for me gave me the best leg workout I've had in a long time. Idk if it's the caffeine but you also lose fear and gain strength. My reccomendation is to take a sip before each heavy set.

I’ve tested more pre-workouts than I can count, and most are either overloaded with “mystery” ingredients or taste like chemicals. RAW Essential Pre-Workout (Orange Flavor) is the rare one that gets everything right — clean, simple, and genuinely effective. ⸻ ⚙️ Smart Formula — Every Ingredient Has a Purpose •L-Citrulline → improves blood flow and delivers that solid pump. •Beta-Alanine → helps with endurance and training volume. •B12, Taurine & L-Tyrosine → boost focus, recovery, and mental clarity. •Sodium & Himalayan Pink Salt → maintain hydration and muscle function. •Caffeine (200 mg per scoop) → gives a smooth, powerful energy lift without jitters or crash. You can double scoop for 400 mg, but honestly, one scoop already hits the sweet spot. ⸻ 🍊 Flavor That Surprises You This orange flavor is amazing. Bright, tangy, and a little nostalgic — it reminds me of classic orange Tang but cleaner and smoother. I’d drink it just for the taste alone. ⸻ 💪 Real Performance You Can Feel I train five days a week, 60–90 minutes per session, and this product has made a noticeable difference. •More stamina toward the end of my workouts. •Sharper focus from start to finish. •A steady energy curve with no crash afterward. Of course, no supplement replaces proper sleep and nutrition — but when those are in check, this one really shines. ⸻ ✅ Bottom Line Clean formula. Great taste. Real results. No fillers, no fluff, no fake promises — just performance that works. RAW Essential Pre-Workout has officially earned a permanent spot on my gym shelf.

Great flavor. Not too much caffeine. I'm a high stim guy but I take this when wheening off caffeine. Love it for my workouts. Focus is there, smells good, feels good in the gym and the container size isn't huge. Will be buying more of this type.

As an intermediate lifter (around 3 years of consistent lifting while taking pre workout), I would say this is the best pre workout I've used so far. There's enough caffeine and beta alanine for a moderate stim pre workout, and there isn't much of a crash afterwards. The flavors are the best of any pre workout I've tried and it's reasonably cheap. Great product, just bought like my 6th tub from them. 👍

This really does taste like a watermelon jolly rancher. It’s very good! I did feel the itch from it, but it wasn’t as bad as people have said and I feel like I’m pretty sensitive to the itching. I have definitely had others that were worse! It dissolved well also.