Pumped-AF is a pre-workout supplement made by Steel Supplements.
It’s a stimulant-free formula, designed to improve pumps during workouts.
Steel Supplements are an American company, who specialise in supplements, meal plans, and apparel.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Glycerol
Glycerol is a type of compound called a sugar-alcohol.
It improves pumps by expanding the total volume of blood in the body (1).
Agmatine
Agmatine is a nitric oxide booster.
Increasing levels of nitric oxide can improve pumps and endurance, via a dilation of the blood vessels (2).
Other benefits of agmatine are also being explored, including stress reduction and mood improvement.
Beetroot Extract
Beetroot is abundant in a class of compound called nitrates.
Similar to agmatine, nitrates boost nitric oxide levels, and can boost blood flow, pumps, and endurance (3).
Kre Alkalyn
Kre Alkalyn is a type of creatine with a higher pH level than more common types, such as creatine monohydrate.
Creatine is best known for its ability to improve athletic performance, but it can also increase muscle mass, likely through water retention in the cells (4).
Who Takes It?
Athletes wanting to improve their pumps and endurance during workouts will benefit from using Pumped-AF.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (11g) with 250mL water daily, and consume alongside a high-carb meal.
Side Effects
May cause discomfort to the stomach, especially when taken with insufficient food and/or water.
Glycerol and creatine may slightly increase bodyweight, temporarily.
Pros
- Improves pumps through a variety of mechanisms
- Effective doses of most ingredients
- Can be easily paired with another pre-workout containing stimulants.
Cons
- No ingredients to improve energy, focus, or strength
- Would be an expensive option to pair with another pre-workout.
Conclusion
Pumped-AF is a great pump-increasing supplement, which considers all aspects of pumps.
It contains a bunch of different ingredients that all play a different role in inducing skin-tearing pumps, as well as improving endurance levels.
As a standalone product, you can’t expect much else from it in terms of energy, focus, and performance. However, due to its stimulant-free nature, it could easily be paired with a regular pre-workout supplement for great all-round effects.