


Total War is a high‑stim pre‑workout powder designed to enhance energy, focus, endurance, and “pump” (blood flow / vascularity) during workouts.
It’s one of REDCON1’s flagship pre‑workout formulas, aimed at gym‑goers, bodybuilders, and people doing intense training sessions.
A typical container offers about 30 servings per tub.
Here’s a breakdown of the main active ingredients per serving (1 scoop) and what they do:
| Ingredient | Typical Dose per Scoop | Purpose / Effect |
|---|---|---|
| L‑Citrulline Malate | ~ 6 g | Boosts nitric oxide → improves blood flow, leading to stronger “pump” and nutrient delivery to muscles. |
| Beta‑Alanine | ~ 3.2 g | Helps buffer lactic acid — can improve muscular endurance and delay fatigue. |
| Caffeine Anhydrous + Di‑Caffeine Malate (total stimulants) | ~ 320 mg total (≈250 mg caffeine + ~70 mg from di‑caffeine malate) | Provides energy boost, alertness, improved focus and power for workouts. |
| Taurine | ~ 1 g | Supports endurance and helps with hydration / cell function during workouts. |
| Agmatine Sulfate | ~ 1 g | Claimed to support nitric‑oxide production and muscle “pump” / vascularity. |
Some versions of Total War also include smaller amounts of other compounds: green‑tea / juniper / plant extracts, theobromine, and certain bio‑availability enhancers / flavoring agents.
According to the manufacturer and sellers, Total War is supposed to help with:
Energy & focus — makes you more alert and ready to train hard.
More reps / strength and endurance — helps you lift heavier or go longer before fatigue.
Muscle “pump” & vascularity — better blood flow, muscle fullness, visible veins, improved nutrient delivery.
Mental focus & motivation — helps you stay sharp and “in the zone,” which can help especially for complex lifts / high intensity workouts.
Many reviewers call it “an effective high‑stim pre‑workout with good, transparent dosing.”
The high caffeine dose (~320 mg per scoop) might be too intense if you’re sensitive to stimulants — expected side‑effects: jitters, increased heart rate, possible sleep disruption if taken later in the day.
Beta‑alanine can cause a harmless tingling / itchy sensation (“paresthesia”) in skin — common with many pre‑workouts.
Because of stimulants + pump agents, it may not suit people with certain health conditions (blood pressure, heart issues), or those who are inexperienced with pre‑workout supplements.
It doesn’t include creatine, so for strength or muscle‑mass goals you might need to supplement creatine separately.