Above All Pre Workout
vs IR8 Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Above All Pre Workout's formula has 8g L-Citrulline and 1.5g Glycerol, which contribute to a higher pump score.
Above All Pre Workout's formula has 750mg DMAE and 500mg Alpha-GPC, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Above All Pre Workout and IR8 Pre Workout deliver similar performance per dollar — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Above All vs IR8 — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Above All | IR8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 344mg | 306mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | 100mg | — |
| DMAA | Energy | — | 80mg |
| DMHA | Energy | 70mg | 50mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 2mg | — |
| Yohimbine HCl | Energy | — | 2mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 8g | 2.3g |
| L-Citrulline Malate | Pump | — | 2.3g |
| Glycerol | Pump | 1.5g | — |
| Taurine | Pump | 500mg | — |
| Agmatine | Pump | — | 500mg |
| DMAE | Focus | 750mg | — |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 500mg | — |
| Lion's Mane Extract | Focus | 500mg | — |
| L-Theanine | Focus | 200mg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.4g | 3g |
| Creatine HCl | - | — | 1g |
| DMBA | - | 300mg | — |
| Epicatechin | - | — | 100mg |
| Higenamine | - | — | 45mg |
| Synephrine HCl | - | — | 20mg |
| Hordenine | - | — | 20mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Above All If…
- ✓You respond well to alpha-yohimbine
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓You want the edge taken off stimulant intensity — focused without feeling wired
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Choose IR8 If…
- No strong differentiators for this product in this comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Above All Pre Workout has 344mg total caffeine per serving compared to 306mg in IR8 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.