Naughty Boy PUMP - Stimulant-Free Extreme Pump Pre-Workout

What is Naughty Boy PUMP?

Naughty Boy PUMP is a pre-workout that is caffeine-free and completely free of stimulants, formulated by the British brand Naughty Boy. The dose is one 16 g scoop, and eleven ingredients are fully disclosed on the label — a level of transparency that remains rare in this category.

The formula is built around three vascular precursors: 6 g of citrulline malate 2:1, 2 g of arginine and 500 mg of PerforMelon® (an extract of Citrullus lanatus, watermelon, a natural source of citrulline). Alongside these sit 3.2 g of beta-alanine, 1 g of taurine, 1 g of L-tyrosine obtained by vegan fermentation, 600 mg of VitaCholine®, 300 mg of sea salt, the patented vitamin C PureWay-C® and vitamin B3.

The flavours on offer: Strawberry Mango, Candy Bubblegum, Ultra Energy, Tropical Punch, Pineapple Crush and Blue Razz Bon Bons. The product joins our caffeine-free booster and Naughty Boy ranges.

What does a 16 g dose contain?

Two figures are missing: the energy value is not declared, and neither is the net weight of the tub — which makes it impossible to state the number of doses. BioPerine® is the only ingredient with no published dosage.

One formulation detail deserves to be flagged, because it genuinely sets this product apart: the vitamin B3 here is nicotinamide, not nicotinic acid. It is the form that does not cause the flush — the facial redness and sensation of heat that some pre-workouts trigger. At 40 mg you will get no skin reaction of that kind. The tingling you do feel will come from the 3.2 g of beta-alanine, and from nothing else.

The authorised wordings that apply are as follows: vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress; niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue; choline contributes to normal lipid metabolism, the 600 mg comfortably exceeding the 82.5 mg threshold required. For citrulline, arginine, beta-alanine, taurine, tyrosine and watermelon extract, no claim is authorised in Europe.

How should Naughty Boy PUMP be dosed?

Dose: 1 scoop of 16 g, without exceeding the recommended dose. Liquid: 200 to 250 ml of cold water. Timing: 15 to 20 minutes before the session. Frequency: one serving per training day. Duration: the manufacturer imposes neither cycling nor breaks, which is consistent with a stimulant-free formula.

The first time, take a half dose to gauge your tolerance, particularly to the beta-alanine tingling. The powder is fine and mixes without lumps; shake it well.

Three uses stand out depending on the time of day. In the morning, a serving on waking with a light breakfast. In the evening, this is the product's main strength: with no caffeine, it does not disturb sleep. And on long sessions, beyond 90 minutes, there is no stimulant crash to fear towards the end of training.

Hydrate properly during the session. The product can be combined with creatine, BCAAs or a protein in the same routine. What you should avoid is adding another source of arginine or citrulline: you would be stacking with no benefit.

Who is this pre-workout for, and who is it not for?

It targets three situations. End-of-day sessions, where caffeine costs you a night's sleep. People sensitive to stimulants, who have given up on conventional pre-workouts. And long training sessions, where you want the pump without the nervous spike at the start.

The restrictions are clear-cut. Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients. Not recommended for under-18s. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have a medical condition. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Two specific points. The product is manufactured in a facility that also handles NUTS, MILK, GLUTEN, EGGS, SOYA, CRUSTACEANS and PEANUTS: traces are possible. And depending on the flavour, the formula contains the colours azorubine (E122), tartrazine (E102) or brilliant blue (E133); for the first two, European regulations require the statement may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

What you should not expect from it: energy. That is the most common misunderstanding about this type of product. With no caffeine, there is no kick and no heightened alertness. You will feel a sensation of full muscles, nothing more. And that sensation is not a result: it is neither strength nor muscle gained.

Naughty Boy PUMP or a stimulant pre-workout?

These two products do not replace one another. The question to settle is a simple one: what is it that you are missing before the session?

A stimulant pre-workout from the boosters range is the right choice if what you are missing is the will to get going. A 6:00 morning session, a heavy end to the week, a short night: only caffeine acts on that, and no amount of citrulline will replace it. These formulas typically deliver 200 to 400 mg of caffeine, often with citrulline dosages comparable to the ones here.

Naughty Boy PUMP wins on three fronts. Timing first: it is the only type of product you can take at 20:00. Frequency next, since there is no stimulant tolerance to manage and no cycles to observe. And the sophistication of the formula: 2 g of arginine on top of the citrulline, 600 mg of choline, a patented vitamin C and, above all, nicotinamide rather than nicotinic acid, which avoids the flush. Many of our customers keep both tubs and alternate according to the time of the session — that is probably the most sensible approach.

Frequently asked questions

Is there really zero caffeine?

Yes. The formula contains neither caffeine nor any other stimulant, and that is its whole purpose. Taking it at 20:00 before a 20:30 session will have no consequences for falling asleep.

How many doses are in a tub?

The net weight does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer, so we cannot work it out. Divide the weight shown on the packaging by 16 g to get the number of servings.

Is the tingling normal?

Yes, it comes from the 3.2 g of beta-alanine and appears within a quarter of an hour of taking it, on the face and forearms. It lasts around half an hour and fades with regular use. You will not, however, get facial redness: the vitamin B3 used here is nicotinamide, the form that does not cause a flush.

What is PerforMelon®?

A patented extract of Citrullus lanatus, that is to say watermelon, present at 500 mg. Watermelon is a natural source of citrulline, hence its presence alongside the 6 g of citrulline malate. No health claim is authorised in Europe for this extract.

Can it be combined with a creatine or a whey?

Yes, without any difficulty, and the manufacturer says as much. Just avoid adding another product containing arginine or citrulline: stacking brings nothing and you would be paying twice for the same active.

Which colour do the flavours contain?

Depending on the flavour, the formula contains azorubine (E122), tartrazine (E102) or brilliant blue (E133). The first two require the regulatory statement about activity and attention in children. Check the label of the flavour you choose if this matters to you.

Is it suitable for long sessions?

That is in fact one of its best use cases. On a session longer than 90 minutes, a stimulant product drops off before the end of the workout; here, there is nothing to drop off. Drink enough during the effort.

Where to buy Naughty Boy PUMP?

The flavours can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. It is one of the few stimulant-free pre-workouts whose label gives figures for eleven ingredients: on that specific point, it stands comparison with far more expensive products.

Our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, keeps the flavours in stock. If you train in the evening and have never tried a caffeine-free formula, this is the product to start with. The full range can be browsed from sports nutrition.