| General |
| "Anyone
who knows me knows that I'm not a big believer when it comes to
depending on the use of stimulants to drive your training. After all,
proper nutrition, sufficient rest, and your inner passion should be the
main things that truly "stimulate" your training. But even for an
athlete who is fortunate enough to make training and the bodybuilding
lifestyle his primary focus day in and day out, I will admit that there
are times when I need to dig down deep to find that extra push. And I'm
even a little ashamed to say that even though bodybuilding is my job
(and I regard that with the utmost seriousness), there are times when
"life" just gets in the way.
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| I don't always get a
perfect night's sleep. I have my share of stress in my personal life
like everyone else and though you may not believe it, I even miss
meals. Life just isn't always perfect and it's tough to be the machine
you need to be to always train your hardest, workout after workout, to
make the gains you want to make. For the times when I absolutely need
it, I will incorporate Animal Rage into my supplement regimen. It's
just enough to get my blood going and help me get the most out of what
may have been a lackluster training session. And to be honest, there
are a lot of products out there that will do this. For me, it's what
Rage doesn't do that makes it the only stim product I'll keep in my gym
bag.
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| First, it doesn't screw
with my appetite. Anything that messes with my appetite will be dropped
like a bad habit. Second, it doesn't inhibit my pump. In fact, one of
the things that shocked me the first time I tried Animal Rage was that
it gave me an INTENSE pump. And perhaps most importantly, no sleepless
nights. If I can't sleep I can't grow. Products that mess with my sleep
or my appetite are the antithesis of bodybuilding." |
| – Evan "Ox" Centopani, IFBB Pro |
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| "I never take stimulants for training, not even caffeine so when one of the guys in the Cage cracked open some powder and poured it in a cup of water and handed it to me, I didn't know what to do. But I was in the Cage so I did what any Animal would do and drank it. Apparently it was your Rage product. It was the first time I'd tried it. Well, needless to say, about 15 minutes later my whole body felt like a volcano was erupting inside me. I had planned on warning up with one rep on the 500 pound incline press but I knocked out 2 like it was nothing!!! Then after struggling to load up on the 200 pound dumbbells, I was still to pumped up I never once thought about giving up and just loaded them again and repp'd those babies out. I'll be using this at my next powerlifting meet, you can be sure of that."
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| | – Stan "Rhino" Efferding |
“Energy
with Animal Rage is unmatched. I don’t get enough sleep half the time
so each workout with Animal Rage was great it always kept me going.
It’s the best pre-workout supplement for energy I have ever had. I
would recommend Animal Rage to anyone needing a boost before training.” |
| – Erik “The House” Fankhouser, IFBB Pro |
| “Animal
Rage gives me the boost I need to get the job done in the gym. At 43
I'm always looking that EDGE, and RAGE is that EDGE.” |
| – Vinny Galanti, IFBB Pro |
| “Another
great workout with Animal Rage. Hit an hour of cardio this AM and was
still was able to bust out a great workout even though I was dragging
ass before I took it.” |
| – Brad Rowe, NPC Bodybuilder |
| “I
drank Animal Rage during my entire meet 2 weeks ago–hit a 550squat 425
bench and a 775 world record raw deadlift... Numbers don’t lie.” |
| – Chris Della Fave, World Record Holding Powerlifter |
| “I've
been really busy with school lately so when I get time to head to the
gym I'm usually pretty tired. But after taking Animal Rage, the
tiredness is gone and I feel ready to go. This product is definitely
holding its own.” |
| – Ben Rice, World-Record Holding Powerlifter |
| “I
am a big fan of Animal Rage.?Usually, I will take a pre-workout product
30 minutes before a workout. With Animal Rage, you are on point and
ready to go after 10 minutes of drinking it, without the jitters. I was
tired and on my feet from 9:30am-3pm… I took it at 3:10 pm and was
ready to go at 3:20pm.” |
| – Grant Higa, Nationally-Ranked Strongman |
| “You
feel really awake, energized and focused on Animal Rage. I had the
dumbbells in my hands and all I could feel was me and the weights. What
I mean is that my mind to muscle connection was greatly increased. It
cranks you up real good too.” |
| – Antoine Vaillant, Nationally-Ranked Bodybuilder |
| “Animal
Rage gets me hyped. After a long day at work I need something to give
me that Rage to get to the gym and fuckin’ tear that place down!!!” |
| – Big Al Fortney, NPC Bodybuilder & Powerlifter |
| “Can’t
say enough good things about Animal Rage. The energy, focus and
performance-boosting effects from it are second to none. I put Rage to
the test during my first powerlifting meet and I gotta say that kept me
energized and focus big-time during the event. With Rage in my corner I
was able to hit a couple of PRs at the meet. Hard to beat that.” |
| – Jason Budsock |
| I
used Animal Rage during my prep for the IPA NJ State Powerlifting meet.
It helped push me through some tough workouts and gave me an extra
boost on meet day.” |
| – Eric Schwartz |
| Overall Energy |
| “The
first day I took Animal Rage it was like I was a train running full
speed down the tracks. I slammed my packet with about 6 oz of water and
headed for the gym. By the time I walked up the stairs it had fully
kicked in. Throughout… I found my sweet spot eating my meal 1 hr 30
minutes before taking Animal Rage and 20 minutes before my workout.” |
| – Mr. Dead |
| “I'm
a stimulant guy, every day I’m drinking at least 3 cups of coffee in
conjunction with whatever other fatburners/pre-workouts and let me say
that this stuff can wake the dead. A smooth onset of energy, not
ephedra energy, but the next best legal thing.” |
| – Tom Kemble, Powerlifter |
| “For
me, it’s been one hell of a mental force. I take it and I'm ON. Takes
30-45 min to really get in there and last about 4 hrs. I've managed to
get to sleep after 6 hrs 3 times now - no problems there. The focus is
great - I want to just crush it once I'm in. Not really aggressive but
definitely on point.” |
| – Tempus |
| “I
was pretty damn impressed with Animal Rage. It's definitely not your
typical pre-workout supplement. I was honestly expecting some
ridiculous boost in energy that leaves your stomach upset and leaves
you shaking for 6 hours. Not the case here at all, a nice increase in
energy was noted. Enough energy to cruise right through my workout with
no drop off towards the end. A definite increase in focus was noted as
well.” |
| – Menace |
| “The energy is no joke! I took it about 25-35 min before I hit the weights and was always ready to throw down when I got there.” |
| – bdb1513 |
| “Energy, focus, and fatigue levels were the best they ever have been. Even when I compare those levels to my younger days.” |
| – dd2inxs |
| “In
short, energy was through the roof. I had a great feeling of energy
from beginning to end of training with no crash from excessive stims.” |
| – Hercules |
| Efficacy |
| “
10 out of 10... I felt effects of Animal Rage within 5-6 minutes some
days. The biggest thing I experienced was the energy. Within minutes I
felt a blast of energy that carried me through the workout. The focus
was ok, but not as strong. I did have a personal record on the deadlift
and although I did not increase weight on exercises, I for sure felt a
slight strength increase and a delay in fatigue setting in. I noticed
it was best to not take on an empty stomach.” |
| – The Rhino |
| “I
took ANIMAL RAGE consistently 60 min after my whole food meal. Within
20 min, I noticed an increase in energy and focus. Upon starting my
workout 30min later, I was in the zone and unstoppable. No joke. This
shit is the real deal. I'll never use anything else.” |
| – Aggression |
| “Quickness of energy kicking in is 10/10. Animal Rage powder kicked in within 5 min and kept going.” |
| – widdlewade44 |
| “Right
off the bat the energy hit me hard but yet very crystal clean, smooth
& became warm within 10 minutes (felt good)! Plenty of energy pre,
intra, post w/o and plenty of left over to last depending on the day
and what I ate and how hard a trained. Safe to say the energy &
mind focus lasted a couple hours then coming off with No crash at all.
The other effects of improved mood & positive mind frame lasted
around 5 hours.” |
| – Rockeo |
| Duration of energy |
| “Animal
Rage’s focus and energy always lasted the entire workout after it
kicked in. I always noticed a slight extra sweat, which only gave me
more motivation, as well as a slight tingle in the face a few times.” |
| – Crims |
| “My
workouts were off the hook. I know that my rest in between sets was
dramatically shortened while taking Animal Rage. I know that my rep
scheme seemed to increase and I was always able to do a few more reps
than the last time. I still really liked the heat that Animal Rage
created, as it really seemed to get me into the workout quicker.” |
| – Mattman33 |
| Focus |
| “This
remains to be THE strongest aspect of Animal Rage. The focus I
experience while using it second to none. It really puts you in the
zone to do work each day.” |
| – Cuse88 |
| “On
Animal Rage, I felt locked in, like an infrared scope. I’ve never been
so engaged in the weight room. I’ve had some of my best sessions ever
on Rage and still had juice left in the tank. This stuff is made for
the cats that like to do an extra set… Or five. The whole experience of
taking Rage just reeks of unfiltered intensity.” |
| – G Diesel |
| “The
biggest benefits that I noticed, while using Animal Rage as a pre
workout supp was mental focus and alertness. Through the duration of
every workout, I felt very dialed in mentally. I felt I was able to
give tremendous attention to the task at hand.” |
| – iwontquit |
| “Tunnel
vision is the only words that come to mind when thinking of the focus I
got, when I took it I felt the tingle from the beta-alanine and my mind
went into kill-mode. All i wanted to do was hit the weights and up
until after the workout was done I didn’t daydream or fall off the
path.” |
| – T. Kemble |
| “This
is Animal Rage's strongest attribute in my opinion. After it kicked in
and picked up any weight for any exercise it was all I could think
about. It really helped me work on my form and the contraction of every
muscle.” |
| – smoothballer |
| “This
was the best aspect... My workout times were shortened b/c I attacked
every set and every rep like it was my last. Excellent focus most
days... only a couple times I didn't feel the focus b/c I took it too
close to my pre-workout meal. I learned to wait a little over an hour,
take the Animal Rage then hit the gym ASAP.” |
| – Big C |
| “For
me, it’s been one hell of a mental force. I take it and I'm ON. Takes
30-45 min to really get in there and last about 4 hrs. I've managed to
get to sleep after 6 hrs 3 times now - no problems there. The focus is
great - I want to just crush it once I'm in. Not really aggressive but
definitely on point.” |
| – Tempus |
| “This
is Animal Rage's strongest attribute in my opinion. After it kicked in
and picked up any weight for any exercise it was all I could think
about. It really helped me work on my form and the contraction of every
muscle.” |
| – Mr. Dead |
| Intensity |
| “First
of all this shit is great! Intensity is through the roof during my
workouts. You get that tunnel vision that is associated with great
workouts. I work at a Vitamin Shoppe and have tried almost every single
supplement on the shelf. Animal Rage is the best solo supplement, but
if you stack it with Pump it gets a little scary! Focus and intensity
beyond belief, and man does the weight fly around. Animal is the most
reliable company on the market, and they have proved it once again.” |
| – d1sc1ple |
| “Intensity was awesome and my rest between sets was much shorter on this stuff. Recovery seemed to be enhanced as well.” |
| – Mutant |
| “When
I was doing legs, I was flying through my workout and moving with a
purpose. My energy levels were through the roof. This is exactly the
product I need in my line of work. After working 3 1/2 hours night
shifts in a row, I need a great product to help me hammer out my Monday
evening workout. Animal Rage seems to be one of those products that
delivers.” |
| – Enforcer |
| “Animal
Rage is straight to the point & is extremely Strong! Whatever you
are doing on Animal Rage you are most definitely geared on with
accuracy and no distractions. Very clear minded thinking, I felt like a
controlled animal and with the weights being my prey. Honed &
dialed in with great strict form while being able to blast thru my
routines. All my lifts and pushes had an explosive endurance power of
more strength and more control of the bar & weights, either more
weights or higher volume! I blasted thru with ease. The mind to muscle
connection contraction was absolute a huge aspect!” |
| – Rockeo |
| “Intensity
was a definite for this product. I could rage out in the gym all i
wanted and keep coming for seconds... Squat days were a pleasure for
me. I was hitting 80% within 30 min and breezed through all 5 sets of
it ... bench felt like a joke half the time and made me want to do
heavier variations.” |
| – MassMonster |
| “You
could not pull me away from the weights. I was go go go go go the whole
entire time. I didn’t even want to take rests in between sets or even
sit down!” |
| – Cstlfx |
| “Yeah,
yeah, yeah… Animal Rage delivers short and long-term energy and power
and tons of it. But the single biggest thing that impressed me most was
the focus. I really felt like I was in the zone and nothing could
distract me from the iron. That feeling is pretty amazing.” |
| – U-Rep |
| Performance |
| “I
can say, with no hesitation, that this stuff is the best pre-workout
supplement I have ever taken. My focus was awesome and at times, I got
mad at people (didn't do anything out loud or whatever to them) when I
was ready to lift and needed a spot and they were messing around or not
doing their jobs. I have said it many times in my testing log that I
LOVE the taste of Animal Rage (again... like a sour dreamsicle or a
dreamsicle without the cream). Maybe a tad "sweeter" but other than
that don't change a thing. My energy was good throughout my workouts. I
love the mix of caffeine and beta-alanine and I think the minds at
Universal/ANIMAL got it spot on with the ratios. Within 5-10 minutes of
taking AO, I was on fire, very tingly, and could feel this stuff kick
in. My pumps were good due to the amount of weight I was able to do.” |
| – BamBam92 |
| “I
will keep my review simple. I tested both the capsules and powder. For
all categories I give them both all 10's and it had a fat burning
effect for me… It is by far the greatest supplement I have ever
experienced and wish I had enough left to last until commercial
release!” |
| – PanterA |
| “I
didn't record which form I hit the PR's on but I can tell you I hit
them with both forms of Animal Rage for sure. I personally enjoyed the
powder form with its new flavor as you get that tingly feeling that
lets you know it’s time to kick ass. However the capsules work just
fine and I would buy the end product in both forms!” |
| – Kryptiq |
| “My
take on Animal Rage? Fuckin' awesome! This stuff rocked for sure… I had
a lot of focus and drive during my workouts… I felt like I could just
keep going and going on this stuff.” |
| – Mutant |
| --Fatigue |
| “What
fatigue??!! There were many times that once the workout was done, I
really felt that I could turn around and do it again or add more
exercises and keep on lifting. Sometimes it was hard to walk out of the
gym!” |
| – Machineman |
| “It was 10 out of 10. Zero fatigue. I felt like I could go all day with Animal Rage.” |
| – mritter3 |
| “Even with a crappy day at work my mood and outlook completely changed when I took Animal Rage.” |
| – Hercules |
| “Where
normally I would start to be exhausted from my workout near the end.
Animal Rage kept me going till the end and then some. There were days I
would hit the gym and then come home and take care of stuff as well.” |
| – PIJW |
| “I
rarely noticed any fatigue with this product, if anything, my muscles
would finally quit on me instead of me getting to my normal number and
stopping, my body wanted to keep going.” |
| – ghost |
| Strength & PRs |
| “I
saw increased weight across the board on my exercises. Usually I go up
2 1/2lbs - 5lbs every cycle if I can but with the Animal Rage, I was
increasing the weight by 10 or more on all the main sets and 5 or more
on all my straight sets.” |
| – MR.TeachFreak |
| “Rob
gave me a packet of the powder at an ABC, and that's when I felt the
focus and intensity that everyone had been talking about, and
ultimately static held 855, and deadlifted 495x4, both of which were
either weight or rep PRs.” |
| – NixOr |
| “It
was about the best pre-workout I've ever used. One big thing I noticed
was my 1st day doing deads this entire year, I did 315 6x. This
previous workout, doing deads without Animal Rage, only got 285 for 6.
I noticed a gigantic increase in energy and focus.” |
| – MRmichael.hooker |
| “First
official serving yielded a new PR, doubling my previous one. Strength
has continuously gone up. I've been setting PRs each time I step into
the gym.” |
| – Aggression |
| “With
Animal Rage, I hit PR's on at least one exercise every workout. I was
progressing almost every workout before this but I truly felt a boost
during this.” |
| – JasonG |
| “Strength
was better than ever. I think with the combination of increased focus
and intensity I was able to lift more weight per training session.” |
| – Hercules |
| Flavor/Taste |
| “This
was the biggest change in Version 2 [Alpha Test of Agent O]. The taste
in Version 1 was brutal at first, but you slowly got used to it. In
this version though, the taste is actually good from the start. I
compared the taste to Tang, but not as sweet. The taste has definitely
shifted from being a big negative of the product to one of its
strongest points.” |
| – Cuse88 |
| “Flavor/Taste is 10/10. Whatever you did for Agent O round two was PERFECT.” |
| – widdlewade44 |
| “I
liked the flavor. It wasn't 'delicious', but that's not what Animal is
all about. You want fruity/delicious supplements, go somewhere else.
Animal Rage is great. No fillers, no bullshit. Straight powerful
ingredients. Don't change anything. For real.” |
| – Aggression |
| Other |
| “I
have yet to experience any side effects. No jitters, no crash, and
definitely no stim dick! It also hits your system very smoothly. The
powder doesn't leave your stomach with an unsettled feeling. No
immediate trips to the bathroom, no bloat, no uneasiness. Just pure,
clean, raw power.” |
| – Aggression |
| “I
hate feeling tweaked out or anxious using pre-workout products… I’m
here to train hard and perform better, not to be cracked out of my
gourd. No sleepless nights, limp dick, mood swings, blowing up the
bathroom or the other crazy shit you hear about. Just pure unbridled
madness in the gym.” |
| – G Diesel |
| “The
nice thing about Animal Rage compared to other energy pre-workouts was
the lack of crash. I never crashed at all. I was let down slowly after
I was done working out.” |
| – Mr. Dead |
| “When
using Animal Rage I felt it kick in around 6 minutes, it started to hit
me and hit hard. I feel focused, energized and in the zone. My workouts
are intense on Rage and I have set several PR’s using it. Rage helps me
get extra reps. The best part is the energy and focus last and there is
no crash.” |
| – naturalguy |
| “I
could feel the effects of it within 10 minutes every workout. Never
crashed and it made me push myself harder than ever before. Needless to
say I will be swearing by this when it hits the store.” |
| – swoleberry |
| “The
nice thing about Animal Rage compared to other energy pre-workouts was
the lack of crash. I never crashed at all. I was let down slowly after
I was done working out.” |
| – smoothballer |
| “My
energy was great. The thing I most enjoyed about Animal Rage was no
crash at any point in time. My energy went up, lasted a while, and then
came down slowly.” |
| – Cstlfx |
| “There was no crash on Animal Rage during or after my workouts.” |
| – Mutant |
| “Powerful
sustained energy that lasts for hours. No bad side effects, only good.
Great, steady boost in energy that lasts without the crash. No negative
performance in the gym or the bedroom.” |
| – Rage |
| “I
like that ANIMAL RAGE doesn’t have any iffy ingredients that will be
placed under scrutiny to ruin its longevity. I was chosen as to Alpha
Test the product. The results without getting trite and wordy were
amazing. Lots of energy with no crash… Felt it within 10 minutes or
less… Long-term duration of energy past 6 hours… Lots of focus without
nervousness… Serious intensity to blast through any workout… Increased
muscular endurance and fatigue-fighting benefits through the roof!
Hitting your 1 rep max (PR) on this is in the bag; a super-power if you
will! No side-effects.” |
| – Juggernaut |
