Crack Reloaded Pre Workout
vs Gorilla Mode Lightning Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Crack Reloaded Pre Workout's 452mg total caffeine and Alpha Yohimbine and Eria Jarensis contribute to a higher energy 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 Crack Reloaded Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Crack Reloaded vs Gorilla Mode Lightning — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Crack Reloaded | Gorilla Mode Lightning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eria Jarensis | Energy | 500mg | 250mg |
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 452mg | 275mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | 300mg | — |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 2mg | 750mcg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 8g | 4g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | — | 2g |
| Glycerol | Pump | 1g | — |
| Sodium | Pump | 250mg | 190mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 1g | 6.8g |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | — | 400mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 200mcg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | — |
| Malic Acid | - | — | 1.5g |
| Choline Bitartrate | - | 700mg | — |
| Catuaba Extract | - | — | 500mg |
| Beta PEA | - | 400mg | — |
| Niacin | - | — | 32mg |
| Black Pepper Extract | - | — | 10mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Crack Reloaded If…
- ✓You want maximum intensity and train in the morning
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
- ✓You enjoy hydration-based pump ingredients that give a swollen and full look during training
Choose Gorilla Mode Lightning If…
- ✓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
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Crack Reloaded Pre Workout has 452mg 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.