5150 Gladiator Pre Workout
vs Bare Knuckle
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
5150 Gladiator Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Bare Knuckle — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
5150 Gladiator vs Bare Knuckle — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | 5150 Gladiator | Bare Knuckle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | — | 2mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 8g | 10g |
| Arginine Nitrate | Pump | — | 4.2g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | — | 2.5g |
| Glycerol | Pump | 2g | — |
| Taurine | Pump | 2g | — |
| Agmatine | Pump | 1.5g | — |
| Sodium | Pump | 117mg | 500mg |
| AstraGin | Pump | — | 50mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 1g | 3g |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 600mg | 800mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | 400mcg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | 3.2g |
| Choline Bitartrate | - | 1g | — |
| Stim Complex | - | 500mg | — |
| Grape Seed Extract | - | — | 400mg |
| Cocoa Alkaloids Extract | - | 80mg | — |
| Vitamin B5 | - | — | 50mg |
| Vitamin B3 | - | — | 25mg |
| Vitamin B6 | - | — | 20mg |
| Synephrine HCl | - | 15mg | — |
| Folate | - | — | 1mg |
| Vitamin B12 | - | — | 250mcg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose 5150 Gladiator If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓You want performance without stimulants — perfect for training at any time
- ✓You enjoy hydration-based pump ingredients that give a swollen and full look during training
Choose Bare Knuckle If…
- ✓You're caffeine-sensitive or train in the evening
- ✓You're looking for a pump-dominant formula
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Both are low-stim or stimulant-free (1mg or less per serving).
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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.