Is 400mg of caffeine a lot for a pre-workout?

Yes — Gladiatore is a high-stimulant pre-workout with 400mg of caffeine anhydrous per serving, on the strong end of the category. Start with a half scoop to assess tolerance, and don't stack it with other caffeine sources.

Who is Gladiatore built for?

Experienced lifters, fighters, and athletes who already tolerate stimulants and want a fully-dosed, no-blend pre-workout. It is not designed for stimulant-sensitive or first-time pre-workout users.

Will Gladiatore make me crash?

Gladiatore is formulated to avoid a hard crash: 400mg of caffeine is paired with 800mg of L-theanine and 400mg of theobromine for smoother, sustained energy rather than a single stimulant spike. Individual response to stimulants varies.

What flavor and how many servings come in a tub?

Gladiatore comes in Fruit Punch with 22 servings per 698g tub for $54, with free shipping.

Where does Gladiatore ship from?

Gladiatore is made by Black Stallion Supplements, a family-owned company in Freehold, New Jersey, and ships nationwide across the United States.

What are the full ingredients in Gladiatore?

Per full scoop, Gladiatore contains 400mg caffeine anhydrous, 400mg theobromine, 7g L-citrulline malate 2:1, 7g L-arginine, 4g beta-alanine, 4g betaine anhydrous, 1g L-tyrosine, 800mg L-theanine, 2.5mg yohimbine, 1g vitamin C, 45mg magnesium, and 800mg sodium. Other ingredients: citric acid, malic acid, natural flavors, silicon dioxide, sucralose, acesulfame potassium. The complete Supplement Facts panel is published on this page.

Dosing & Timing

How to use Gladiatore.

Gladiatore is a high-stimulant pre-workout — 400mg of caffeine in a full scoop. Used right, that's clean, sustained energy. Used carelessly, it's a bad afternoon. Here's the protocol, start to finish.

Start with a half scoop

Gladiatore is a high-stimulant formula — a full scoop is 400mg of caffeine. Your first few sessions, use a half scoop (200mg caffeine) to assess tolerance. A half scoop is still a real, working dose.

Mix with cold water

Mix one scoop (31.7g) with 8–12 oz of cold water and stir or shake. Never dry-scoop a 400mg stimulant — always mix it.

Time it 20–30 minutes out

Drink it 20–30 minutes before you train so the caffeine, citrulline, and beta-alanine are working by your first set.

Train the whole session

The stack is built for the back half — 800mg L-theanine smooths the caffeine, 400mg theobromine extends the tail. Energy is meant to hold, not spike and crash.

Respect the limits

One serving per 24 hours. Don't stack it with coffee, energy drinks, or a second pre-workout. With that much caffeine, skip the evening scoop or it will cost you sleep.

Who should not take this

Gladiatore is built for experienced lifters, fighters, and athletes who already tolerate stimulants. It is not for stimulant-sensitive or first-time pre-workout users, anyone under 18, or anyone pregnant or nursing. If you have a heart condition, a blood-pressure issue, or take medication, talk to your physician before use.

From the label: Mix 1 scoop (31.7g) with 8–12 oz of cold water and consume 20–30 minutes before training. To assess tolerance, start with a 1/2 scoop. Do not exceed 1 serving in a 24 hour period. Follow mixing directions. Do not consume powder without mixing (dry scooping).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Not for use by individuals under 18. Black Stallion Supplements, Freehold, NJ.