Gorilla Mode Lightning Pre Workout
vs Sharp AMF Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Sharp AMF Pre Workout's formula has 306mg Caffeine Yield and 100mg DMHA, which contribute to a higher energy score.
Gorilla Mode Lightning Pre Workout's formula has 4g L-Citrulline and 2g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
Gorilla Mode Lightning Pre Workout's formula has 6.8g L-Tyrosine and 400mg Alpha-GPC, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Gorilla Mode Lightning Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Sharp AMF Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Gorilla Mode Lightning vs Sharp AMF — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Gorilla Mode Lightning | Sharp AMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 275mg | 306mg |
| Eria Jarensis | Energy | 250mg | — |
| DMHA | Energy | — | 100mg |
| DMAA | Energy | — | 80mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 750mcg | 1mg |
| Yohimbine HCl | Energy | — | 1mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 4g | 2.3g |
| L-Citrulline Malate | Pump | — | 2.3g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2g | — |
| Agmatine | Pump | — | 500mg |
| Sodium | Pump | 190mg | — |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 6.8g | — |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 400mg | — |
| N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine | Focus | — | 130mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | 200mcg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | — | 3g |
| Malic Acid | - | 1.5g | — |
| Catuaba Extract | - | 500mg | — |
| Green Tea Extract | - | — | 50mg |
| Capsicum | - | — | 50mg |
| Higenamine | - | — | 45mg |
| Niacin | - | 32mg | 15mg |
| Citrus Aurantium | - | — | 26mg |
| Grape Seed Extract | - | — | 25mg |
| Synephrine HCl | - | — | 20mg |
| Hordenine | - | — | 20mg |
| Black Pepper Extract | - | 10mg | — |
| Naringenin | - | — | 10mg |
| N-Methyl Tyramine HCl | - | — | 10mg |
| Piperine | - | — | 10mg |
| Octopamine | - | — | 10mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Gorilla Mode Lightning If…
- ✓You want euphoric, mood-elevating formula
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓You want sustained energy without extreme stimulation
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
Choose Sharp AMF If…
- ✓You want a powerful pre-workout and are comfortable using it 2–3 times per week max
- ✓You want maximum intensity and train in the morning
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Sharp AMF Pre Workout has 306mg total caffeine per serving compared to 275mg in Gorilla Mode Lightning 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.