NO Xplode is the first pre-workout I ever tried, so I feel like it’s only right to make it the first review I ever write on IncogNatty. When I got into lifting around 2010, this was one of the most hyped up pre workouts on the market.
I remember thinking it had to be the best! After all, BSN was the official nutritional supplement provider of the UFC at the time. Also, Brandon Curry was reppin’ their stuff and he was super swole. I remember watching him on YouTube before a lot of fitness influencers existed.
Alright, so back to the NO Xplode – I had high hopes!!
BSN NO-XPLODE LEGENDARY PRE-WORKOUT with 5 Flavor Options and 2 Size Options – 30 or 60 Day Tubs. Subscribe and Save!
NO XPLODE FROM 2010-2024
I was 20 at the time, and had plenty of energy. Not sure why I thought I needed this, but hey, it worked!! I always lifted in my garage. I had 700+ pounds of plates, a bench, and multiple barbells. So I focused on heavy compound lifts. When I first tried NO Xplode, I was focused on increasing my deadlift, and every time I performed the movement, I was able to lift heavier than last time.
This was likely going to happen anyways, but I loved the feeling that NO Xplode gave me! But that was then, when any pre-workout would have probably worked.
Let’s talk about now, October 2024…
I recently picked up a tub of NO Xplode after going more than a decade without using it. Why? Nostalgia. Chasing that feeling of youth.. I don’t know, something like that. Anyways, I wanted to see if it tasted the same.. if it made me as focused as it did in 2010…
It did!! I don’t believe it’s the best for pump ingredients, but it works hella good for focus and energy. In fact, it’s perfect if strength is your goal. I can get a good pump without a pre-workout or pump product. That’s never been a problem. Some products seem to help me get a pump quicker, and that’s cool, but it’s not the most important thing IMO.
The energy to physically lift heavy weight is what matters the most. Seriously being able to lift more than you did the week before is what matters. Maybe that means heavier weight, or maybe it means more reps. Either way, NO XPLODE helps with that.
Is NO-Xplode The Best Pre-Workout?
No. It never was. It’s actually the pre-workout everyone loves to hate. The bodybuilding forums always recommend more potent stuff, like USP Labs Jack3d – which is not the same, it’s missing a key (banned) ingredient.
Still, buying and using it again the past month made me realize it’s still a good product. The flavor is great. Although, I wish they would get rid of the red 40 and use a natural coloring agent.
BSN has a more enhanced version called N.O.-XPLODE Vaso – which has more pump ingredients. I did not try this one yet, but will soon. And when I do you can expect a thorough and honest review here. As I said above, this product helps with energy and focus but lacks in the pump factor. I imagine Vaso is superior and if achieving the best pump possible is your goal then skip the regular NO-Xplode – it will disappoint you.
After finishing up NO-XPLODE, I started using Jacked Factory NitroSurge, you can see my review on that one here. It’s a much better supplement, I honestly enjoyed NO XPLODE for the nostalgia, but that’s about it.
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