Assault by MusclePharm

Assault is apre-workout complex by MusclePharm . Assault was most popular in 2012, at the moment the ratings are gradually decreasing.

Manufacturer description

Assault is a unique formula that provides incredible increases in pumping , strength and endurance for bodybuilders during training. All components of the supplement work synergistically, thereby increasing the flow of energy even at the cellular level, which guarantees an increase in the performance of athletes during training.

Benefits of taking MusclePharm Assault :

• by taking this supplement you will be able to exercise for a longer time
• lift more weights than before
• your body will recover much faster
• increasing the speed of anabolic processes
• increasing the amount of nutrients delivered to working muscles
• increased blood flow and blood oxygen saturation
• increasing the amount of energy
• improving mental concentration during training without overexcitation

Assault roster

Contents of one serving of MusclePharm Assault (23 g):

• Energy value 40 kcal
• Carbohydrates 9 g
• Sugar 0 g
• Vitamin B6 ( pyridoxine HCl) 14 mg
• Vitamin B12 ( cyanocobalamin ) 85 mcg
• Calcium (from Phosphates and Silicates) 247 mg
• Sodium 45 mg
• Potassium 40 mg
• Assault Proprietary Blend 23,000 mg
  • Anti-Fatigue Adaption Matrix, anti-fatigue matrix:
    • CarnoSyn ® beta-alanine ,
    • citrulline malate (DMG) dimethylglycine,
    • Rhodiola rosea (root) Extract 3% Rosavins
  • Strength Domination & Recovery Matrix:
    • Creapure ( creatine monohydrate ),
    • Con-Cret® Creatine HCL (100% Concentrated Creatine)
  • High Performance Energy & Intensity Amplifier:
    • Choline Bitartrate ,
    • taurine ,
    • L- tyrosine ,
    • medium chain triglycerides (MCT),
    • anhydrous caffeine ,
    • papain 1000,
    • Pyroglutamic acid,
    • L-aspartic acid ,
    • Camiella Sinensis,
    • pyridoxine HCL ,
    • methylcobalamin
  • 3: 1: 2 BCAA (Patented) BCAA (L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine)
  • Cell Volumizer: L- Glycine , L- Arginine Blend (L-Arginine AKG 2: 1, Di-Arginine Malate, L-Arginine HCL)
  • Cellular Transport Amplifier: Astragin® (Notoginseng root extract, Astragalus root extract.), Cinnulin PF® (Cinnamomum Burmanii Extraction of standardized polymer type)
  • Muscle Hydration & Electrolyte Blend (for muscle hydration and electrolytes) L- Glutamine , Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium
• Other Ingredients: Glucose Polymers, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Calcium Silicate, Citric Acid, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Salt, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Chloride, FD&C Red # 40

Expert Reviews

The additive was launched in 2008 and has been promoted as “the safest and most advanced scientific development possible”. MusclePharm started an active marketing campaign in 2009 and became the Brand of the Year on Bodybuilding.com. The company specialized in sports nutrition to improve endurance and strength, so the Assault was one of the key products in the line.

Assault is essentially a classic pre-workout routine with standard ingredients. No particular innovation. Nevertheless, the balanced composition and high quality allowed the product to quickly become the leader.

In 2012, the composition and design of the product was updated:

• portion sizes have decreased, while the relative cost has increased significantly. One jar now contains a total of 16 scoops.
• the composition of the creatine mixture has changed (only monohydrate and Con-Cret – creatine hydrochloride remained ).
• increased BCAA content to 6 g per serving (3: 1: 2 ratio)
• added electrolytes
• Astragin – a component of ginseng

Judging by the reviews, Assault’s stimulating activity is rated as moderately low. Many people are not satisfied with the taste. In fact, you can independently combine the components at a much lower cost, this will require:

• Creatine Monohydrate – 1 teaspoon
• BCAA – 1 teaspoon
• Beta Alanine – 4 g
• Caffeine – 100 mg
• Ginseng and Rhodiola Extract – 1 serving each
• Vitamin and Mineral Complex – 1 serving

The rest of the components play a secondary role, or have no proven effectiveness at all. Read: Sports energy at home

Side effects 

Like other similar products, due to the mixing of a large number of components, it often causes side effects (in about 5-10%): nausea, indigestion, dizziness, feeling unwell, impaired consciousness. Most often, negative reviews are associated with side effects.