Pump is a pre-workout product made by Performix.

It’s a stimulant-free formula, designed to improve your pumps during workouts.

Performix is an American health and fitness supplement brand.

Ingredients Label

Active Ingredients

Citrulline Malate

Citrulline is a nitric oxide-boosting amino acid.

It contributes to an expansion of the blood vessels, called “vasodilation”. This effect increases pumps and can also improve endurance (1).

The optimal dose is about 6-8g.

Agmatine

Agmatine is another compound that can increase levels of nitric oxide (2).

It may also be useful for reducing stress and improving mood.

Arginine

Arginine is yet another compound that increases nitric oxide levels, very similar to citrulline.

The Nitrosigine® version in this formula has been shown to improve pumps and energy (3).

Norvaline

Norvaline is an arginase inhibitor.

This prevents the breakdown of nitric oxide-boosting products. As a result, this may prolong the effects of the other ingredients (4).

Ashwaghanda

Ashwagandha is a plant with adaptogenic effects.

Research shows that it can enhance testosterone and athletic performance in untrained people, however more study is needed on athletes (5).

The effective dose is 300-500mg.

Grape Extract

Grape extract has been shown to improve nitric oxide levels, as well as reduce oxidative stress from intense exercise (6).

Who Takes It?

Athletes wanting a stimulant-free supplement which will improve pumps and performance may benefit from using Performix Pump.

How to Take

Mix 1 or 2 scoops with 125-250mL water, and consume 20-30 minutes before working out.

Side Effects

There are no serious side effects associated with the ingredients in Performix Pump, however some may slightly lower blood pressure.

Pros

Includes a range of ingredients that enhance pumps via different mechanisms
Has the potential to also increase testosterone and endurance
Stimulant-free.

Cons

Proprietary blend hides specific ingredient doses.

Conclusion

Performix Pump appears to be a good pump-enhancing formula, which can be both taken on its own or taken along with another pre-workout product.

It contains ingredients to boost nitric oxide levels and keep them elevated, as well as having potential extra enhancements to testosterone and physical performance.

Unfortunately the ingredient doses are hidden in a proprietary blend, which is too small to contain effective doses of all ingredients.

To maximise benefits, you would most likely benefit from taking 2 scoop servings.