1776 Pre Workout
vs Explosion 2.0 Pre-Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
1776 Pre Workout's formula has 200mg Caffeine Yield and 1mg Alpha Yohimbine, which contribute to a higher energy score.
1776 Pre Workout's formula has 6g L-Citrulline and 2.5g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
1776 Pre Workout's formula has 1.5g L-Tyrosine and 300mg Alpha-GPC, which contribute to a higher focus score.
1776 Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Explosion 2.0 Pre-Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
1776 vs Explosion 2.0 — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | 1776 | Explosion 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 200mg | 160mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 1mg | — |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 6g | 1.5g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2.5g | 1.3g |
| Taurine | Pump | — | 470mg |
| Pine Bark Extract | Pump | 250mg | — |
| Sodium | Pump | — | 170mg |
| AstraGin | Pump | 50mg | — |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 1.5g | 250mg |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 300mg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | 1.6g |
| Choline Bitartrate | - | — | 150mg |
| L-Norvaline | - | 125mg | — |
| Synephrine HCl | - | 100mg | — |
| Coconut Water | - | — | 100mg |
| Magnesium oxide | - | — | 86mg |
| Kanna | - | 50mg | — |
| Dipotassium phosphate | - | — | 45mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose 1776 If…
- ✓You respond well to alpha-yohimbine
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
- ✓Getting strong performance without overpaying per serving matters to you
Choose Explosion 2.0 If…
- ✓You're looking for a pump-dominant formula
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
1776 Pre Workout has 200mg total caffeine per serving compared to 160mg in Explosion 2.0 Pre-Workout.
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How PwrRanks Scores Pre-Workouts
Our methodology
PwrRanks scores every pre-workout by analyzing its ingredient label algorithmically. We generate four objective scores — Energy, Pump, Focus, and Value — that reflect what's in the tub, not how the product is marketed. Value scores are calculated using live pricing data to reflect real cost-per-serving at time of comparison.