Rosie's Review of Muscle Pharm's Assault

[RosieCheeScott]

I wanted to try the Blue Arctic Raspberry Assault flavour, and Drew was great enough to give me some to last a while. I have used Assault on and off (Sean's stash) when I have not had another preworkout available, but never consistently or cumulatively, and this was my first real opportunity to see how it affected me. The conditions under which I used Assault were not typical of me re other supplements and products used with (i.e. no stimulants, not full dosages of the supplements I was using, and using the bare minimum and not even all of my staples), I was VERY pleasantly surprised with my experience, and already have a tub of the Raspberry Lemonade flavour on the way for continued use. The latest addition to my list of STAPLES, Assault is a product I do not want to be without! See why . . .


What is it?



* Allows you to train harder and longer
* Lift more
* Recover faster
* Increase the anabolic environment and response to training
* Increase nutrient delivery to and waste products from working muscles
* Increase oxygen saturation
* Increased blood flow
* Increase energy output
* Improved mental focus without overstimulation or crash

For more information Assault, review Muscle Pharm :: Hardcore Series :: Assault.


Formula: 11/10. The addition of the Suma Root is what sets Assault apart from other preworkout formulas, and is the reason why Assault works so well for me.

Smell: 9/10. In the tub the Blue Arctic Raspberry Assault smells like bubblegum. When mixed with water, it has a slightly sweeter scent, but still like bubblegum.

Taste: 8/10. The Blue Arctic Raspberry Assault tasted like a Bubble-O-Bill ice-cream (something we have in New Zealand - bubblegum flavoured ice-cream with a bubblegum nose). The taste could also be likened to the flavour of the Mixed Berry Powerade ZERO.

Solubility: 10/10. The The Blue Arctic Raspberry Assault mixed well on shaking, even for only a few seconds, with no residue.

Texture: 10/10. Like flavoured water/Mixed Berry Powerade ZERO.

Energy: 11/10. I am a stimulant junkie and have to have COPIOUS amounts of caffeine STACKED with several other stimulants/stimulant products to even be functional. However, when I was using Assault, I had actually been without stimulants for a little while and was not using any with it - a very RARE occasion for me. Assault contains little caffeine or stimulants, and if it had been any other preworkout product I would have had to stack it WITH my regular stimulants and INcrease the recommended dosage of that product in order to even see effects re energy, but with Assault ONE SCOOP was enough to give me NOTICEABLE effects re energy - during a time when at any other time, I would be going into serious stimulant withdrawal and be barely alive. The energy from Assault is smooth and focused, and lasted ~12 hours each time - one of the definite highlights of the product.

Mental Focus: 10/10. My focus didn't waver, either in the gym or out of it, and working was definitely easy. As with energy, without stimulants I am non-functional, but I was alert and very productive, with great concentration.

Pumps: 8/10. I got some decent pumps using Assault, even though the bulk of my training re sets/reps was not really optimal for or focused on getting pumps.

Vascularity: 8/10. I actually started seeing veins in my deltoids that I have never seen before when using Assault, which was interesting. Vascularity during training was pretty good, especially through deltoids and arms.

Endurance: 10/10. Definitely had this - my speed endurance just got better and better! The endurance and speed endurance I had using Assault was what I experience when I use Drive, and that's saying something (I will never have to use Drive again)!

Strength: 9/10. I actually adjusted my training programme a week before starting Assault, and was lifting heavier deliberately for most exercises, with strength a focus. I was definitely surprised on a couple of exercises that I was actually able to move a weight I have not used in quite some time, and for pretty much all exercises - except Close-Grip Pull-Ups, which suffered terribly (although there was only a minute rest between sets, and usually I use ~3 minutes for this exercise) - I was able to use weights that I had left off at the end of my last strength-focused training period.

Training Intensity: 10/10. I always train with intensity (aside from the 'off' days, which we all have every now and then, when my body just will not do what I want it to do), and this was no different. However, I was able to even able to keep my intensity high during my post-weights cardio, not something I am often able to do after EVERY resistance session (and usually I will just do this at moderate to high intensity).

Recovery: 9/10. My body only started suffering from training sessions the last few days. Before that, I experienced no DOMS from training, even though I was lifting heavier and doing different things from what I had been doing for the few months prior. And after resistance training, my body most often still felt FRESH, and I was able to make post-weights cardio INTENSE. Sleep was definitely deep and restful. I also want to note that pre, during and now, I have only been using HALF the recommended dosage of IGF-2, dosing only first thing (no pre-bed!) - the only product that has ever really helped me re recovery - and my recovery is as good, if not better than using IGF-2 (recovery being one of the primary reasons why I love IGF-2)!

Nutrient Repartitioner: N/A. I didn't really use Assault for this purpose - in fact, most of the time I was using it, when I ate, I was FORCING the food down because I had NO appetite (which is also rare for me).

Other Effects: 10/10. No Beta-Alanine tingles experienced . . . A lot of sweating during pre-weights cardio (which I don't mind, and could have also been attributed to the fever I was running throughout the first few days of starting Assault) . . . No crash experienced, either physical or mental . . . Assault seems to have a cumulative effect, becoming more noticeable as you use it . . .

Other Comments: I had not used creatine for ~3 weeks before using Assault (another rarity) and my muscle creatine threshold levels had returned to baseline. When using creatine, I dose pre AND post-training, but with Assault it was only pre. Although it takes ~3 weeks at five grams a day for the body's muscle creatine levels to return to reach threshold (meaning I was nowhere close to it), using creatine definitely makes a difference and could have contributed to some of the training effects I experienced.

Overall: 11/10. Assault is the FIRST preworkout product that I have ever used that I used the RECOMMENDED dosage and saw results. It is also the ONLY preworkout product that I have ever used STANDALONE and NOT stacked with multiple stimulant products. The fact that I was FUNCTIONAL on ALL levels withOUT having ANY additional stimulants aside from the minimal caffeine in Assault is the primary reason why Assault fast became my #1 preworkout product of choice and the only one I will use, and my FIRST EQUAL FAVOURITE PRODUCT EVER! For the first time I am NOT using stimulants and I am NOT going into withdrawal, training intensity is awesome and I can breathe well without 'help', my fitness re endurance and speed endurance and strength are on the rise, and my recovery has been awesome using only HALF my regular dosage of IGF-2 - the results speak for themselves! Definitely the inclusion of Suma Root in Assault makes the difference, working synergistically with the Rhodiola Rosea in IGF-2 (I dose these products 60-90 minutes apart), and cumulative effects make for constant progress and improvement on all fronts.

Would I use again? Yes! After using Assault, even for a week, there is nothing else I would choose or want to use pre-training any more - it gives me what I want and need. I can FINALLY stop abusing stimulants and give my body an INdefinite break from them without it being detrimental to my functionality!

Would I recommend? Definitely - I already am! I cannot say enough about Assault!


This review can also be found at post #9 of my log Genomyx H.E.A.T.s up the Female Terminator with DCP to Smolder for Competition.

[little rambo]

SOLID review brotha! Thanks for all the in depth honesty with each category my man, I LOVE reviews like this.

[asianstyles]

SOLID review brotha! Thanks for all the in depth honesty with each category my man, I LOVE reviews like this.

LOL, Rosie is female

[RosieCheeScott]

SOLID review brotha! Thanks for all the in depth honesty with each category my man, I LOVE reviews like this.

No worries, bud I always do comprehensive reviews, so that they give others an idea of what my experience was like (since my body often does not react as expected), and can help them make an informed decision on whether or not trying or using that product is for them.

(And yes, as asianstyles said, I'm female)

~Rosie~

[RatherBeLifting]

Outstanding review, glad you liked it so much.

[lhockey]

thanks for this review, you just made me want to try assault! my only question is about caffeine content, about how much is in a scoop? i remember reading 100mg somewhere, but that may have been an older formula.

glad it worked so well for ya

[F3D]

thanks for this review, you just made me want to try assault! my only question is about caffeine content, about how much is in a scoop? i remember reading 100mg somewhere, but that may have been an older formula.

glad it worked so well for ya

about 150 mg per serving size (half scoop).

[RosieCheeScott]

Outstanding review, glad you liked it so much.

Cheers

thanks for this review, you just made me want to try assault! my only question is about caffeine content, about how much is in a scoop? i remember reading 100mg somewhere, but that may have been an older formula.

glad it worked so well for ya

Awesome stuff - trust me, you won't be disappinted!

There's ~150mg in a serving.

~Rosie~

[notewar]

Rosie how do you consume Assault?

I took it on an empty stomach, 4 hours after my lunch and mixed 1 scoop with 12 oz of cold water.

Unfortunately i dont feel any pump, str gain or focus during my workout. How long you have to take this product before it reaches it's optimal effectiveness?

Kind regards

[RosieCheeScott]

Rosie how do you consume Assault?

I took it on an empty stomach, 4 hours after my lunch and mixed 1 scoop with 12 oz of cold water.

Unfortunately i dont feel any pump, str gain or focus during my workout. How long you have to take this product before it reaches it's optimal effectiveness?

Kind regards

I put it in water and shake it up - I mentioned this in my review. Dosing/timing is also mentioned in post #1 of my log linked at the end of my review - I use one serving of Assault ~30 minutes pre-training, and my training is started 60-90 minutes after waking on an empty stomach.

Pump is irrelevant - they mean nothing when training. I don't personally care whether a preworkout products does this or not - this is not my reason for using a preworkout.

As I mentioned to someone else, how I experienced Assault and the conditions under which I used it are not typical of most people, so I cannot say how long it takes for someone else to notice it at optimal effectiveness. In saying that, Assault is a PREWOKOUT products, and effects are noticed IMMEDIATELY. Re optimal effectiveness, the effects of Assault are cumulative, and it definitely kicks in within a week - Drew may be better able to give an answer re general period of use until optimal effectiveness is reached, although this WILL vary from individual to individual.

~Rosie~

[dirtydean12]

thanks for this review, you just made me want to try assault! my only question is about caffeine content, about how much is in a scoop? i remember reading 100mg somewhere, but that may have been an older formula.

glad it worked so well for ya

about 150 mg per serving size (half scoop).

Correct, 150mg per serving i.e. 300mg per full scoop

Rosie how do you consume Assault?

I took it on an empty stomach, 4 hours after my lunch and mixed 1 scoop with 12 oz of cold water.

Unfortunately i dont feel any pump, str gain or focus during my workout. How long you have to take this product before it reaches it's optimal effectiveness?

Kind regards

Hate to be harsh in anyway, so don't take that as my intent. But supplements are not the "magic pill"...hydration, diet, training regimen all play factors in pump/strength/mental focus during gym sessions.

I can take any product in the world, hell even AAS, and if I'm not training correctly I won't see a single result. Analyze your routine, reps, weight range, and even rest time between sets...ask questions about them if you must, and once you have those nailed down then get into why certain things aren't happening.

[lhockey]

damn it still sounds amazing, but 300mg is too much for me pre workout (exertion headaches). are samples available anywhere? i'd love to try a half scoop, but often don't have luck when using less than the full recommeded serving (except presurge unleashed )

[dirtydean12]

damn it still sounds amazing, but 300mg is too much for me pre workout (exertion headaches). are samples available anywhere? i'd love to try a half scoop, but often don't have luck when using less than the full recommeded serving (except presurge unleashed )

Just got word that bb.com received samples of blue assault...keep in mind 300 is in one full scoop, recommended serving is half scoop, even still I rarely use a full scoop...

[cjwav34]

Holy indepth review! I'll be looking into Assault in the futrue, looks very promising.

damn it still sounds amazing, but 300mg is too much for me pre workout (exertion headaches). are samples available anywhere? i'd love to try a half scoop, but often don't have luck when using less than the full recommeded serving (except presurge unleashed )

The full recommended dose is 1/2 a scoop. (150mg)

[RosieCheeScott]

damn it still sounds amazing, but 300mg is too much for me pre workout (exertion headaches). are samples available anywhere? i'd love to try a half scoop, but often don't have luck when using less than the full recommeded serving (except presurge unleashed )

Definitely amazing (and this from someone who used to need several GRAMS of caffeine PLUS other stimulants daily)!

Bodybuilding.com has samples, as Drew mentioned.

Half a scoop IS the recommended serving of Assault. So start with that, and go to one scoop later if you like - I started on one scoop because I thought that WAS a serving, which ended out being perfect for me.

Holy indepth review! I'll be looking into Assault in the futrue, looks very promising.

Cheers Had to cover all the bases

~Rosie~

[uforce]

great review! but what caused the ban??

[PaulDirac]

solid review.Heared good things about this supp

[Redesign2alpha]

great review. Makes me look forward to getting my jug next week.

[dirtydean12]

great review! but what caused the ban??

Still waiting on more information about the AndroSeries and release dates, guys - hopefully I have something that will make you smile by the end of January!

~Rosie~

This is a banned subject.

I would say it had to do with this...^^^^

[uforce]

I would say it had to do with this...^^^^

oh snap
thanks, drew

trying assault at the gym tonight. wish me luck.

i'm normally not big on using a pre workout. but, i recently ran a tub of LIT-UP, which i liked very much (will be buying a couple more tubs soon). I have 2 tubs of pump-bol. have 1 tub of assault (with 2 more on the way). plus, 2 tubs of EST Methyl Mass EP on the way. going to be awhile getting through all of those. . feels good, though.

[F3D]

oh snap
thanks, drew

trying assault at the gym tonight. wish me luck.

i'm normally not big on using a pre workout. but, i recently ran a tub of LIT-UP, which i liked very much (will be buying a couple more tubs soon). I have 2 tubs of pump-bol. have 1 tub of assault (with 2 more on the way). plus, 2 tubs of EST Methyl Mass EP on the way. going to be awhile getting through all of those. . feels good, though.

What flavor Assault do you have?

actually it really doesn't matter, they all taste awesome haha

[uforce]

What flavor Assault do you have?

actually it really doesn't matter, they all taste awesome haha

right now, i have rasp lemonade. but, i went ahead and ordered blue arctic and fruit punch, too.

[justin6683]

I just got a few rasp lemonades tastes amazing.. One of the best tasteing ive had...

[Ecnewyx]

Just got a bottle of Assault in the Blue Arctic Raspberry then promptly spilled it everywhere on the kitchen counter. Entire kitchen counter is blue now.

(srs)

It's good though, but I prefer the Fruit Punch flavor.

[RosieCheeScott]

I would say it had to do with this...^^^^

Could have been - nothing was mentioned (and usually they tell you)...Doesn't really matter now though, and I am no longer with Primordial Performance for personal reasons...

trying assault at the gym tonight. wish me luck.

i'm normally not big on using a pre workout. but, i recently ran a tub of LIT-UP, which i liked very much (will be buying a couple more tubs soon). I have 2 tubs of pump-bol. have 1 tub of assault (with 2 more on the way). plus, 2 tubs of EST Methyl Mass EP on the way. going to be awhile getting through all of those. . feels good, though.

I'm not a big preworkout product either, bud, but have used a few - usually I stack several stims, creatine, and other things together pre-training, but now that I have used Assault, nothing else will do

What flavor Assault do you have?

actually it really doesn't matter, they all taste awesome haha

I've used the Blue Arctic Raspberry and Raspberry Lemonade (actually have two tubs of the latter in the cupboard) - both are nice.

I just got a few rasp lemonades tastes amazing.. One of the best tasteing ive had...

Sure is

Just got a bottle of Assault in the Blue Arctic Raspberry then promptly spilled it everywhere on the kitchen counter. Entire kitchen counter is blue now.

(srs)

It's good though, but I prefer the Fruit Punch flavor.

At least your kitchen counter will be able to handle whatever you throw at it, LOL

~Rosie~

[liftTENhard]

wow very in-depth review! i love it when i see reviews like this

i love testing / trying out products to see what works and what doesnt and assault really did wonders for me!

[RosieCheeScott]

wow very in-depth review! i love it when i see reviews like this

i love testing / trying out products to see what works and what doesnt and assault really did wonders for me!

No worries All of my product reviews are comprehensive and cover all aspects of the product's claims, etc., evaluated objectively and honestly from my personal experience with the product and the circumstances under which I used it.

~Rosie~

[WeDontRebuild]

Great review and I happen to agree with everything mentioned. Outstanding product by MP.

[naguirre]

Hey man, the assault us freakin awesome! I just started on it and it holds up extremely well to the great rep its given! On the over caffeine thing I am bout the same way too and I've had no probs at all with headaches or other affects from using it, over all I love it well worth a try! And it taste great too....

[naguirre]

Love the review rosie! Very presice and helpful! I agree completely with your review! Assault is my new favorite! Love it, thanks!