Assault is a pre-workout by MusclePharm, which is designed to improve energy, strength, and endurance during workouts.
MusclePharm is an award-winning supplement company whose products are sold in over 110 countries.
Assault won the bodybuilding.com New Supplement of the Year award in 2011.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine is an organic acid found in small amounts in animal food products.
It increases the body’s production of ATP energy in muscle, improving power output and endurance (1, 2).
Beta Alanine
Beta Alanine is a beta-amino acid that boosts our Carnosine levels.
Carnosine can reduce the acid and free radicals produced by exercise, improving endurance (3).
The effective dose is 2-5g daily.
Caffeine
Caffeine can increase alertness, as well as power output and athletic performance (4).
An effective dose is about 200-500mg, and varies quite a bit with the individual.
Betaine
Betaine is a compound found in sugar beets.
Studies show that it might be able to improve power output and improve body composition (5).
More research is needed to conclude its effects.
The recommended dosage is 2.5g.
Acetyl L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine is a compound used by the body in energy metabolism.
It’s shown promise in increasing endurance by reducing muscle fatigue (6).
It can also increase insulin which can assist with increasing lean body mass (7).
The standard dose is 500-2,000mg.
Who Takes It?
Anyone wishing to improve their workout quality might benefit from MusclePharm Assault.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (11.5g) with 250mL water and consume 30-60 minutes before exercise.
Side Effects
Creatine can increases water retention, or upset the stomach when not taken with sufficient water.
Beta-alanine can cause a harmless tingling sensation throughout the body.
Pros
- Very effective ingredients are used in adequate doses for increasing athletic performance
- Multiple flavours are available to suit your taste.
Cons
- No “pump” ingredients are included.
Conclusion
Assault is a simple yet effective formula for increasing your athletic performance.
It uses proven ingredients to improve your power and endurance, with a decent dose of caffeine to get you going.
The only downside is that it doesn’t contain any ingredients for “the pump”, which is something that a lot of people want in a pre-workout formula.
