RAW Nutrition CBUM Essential Pre-Workout
by RAW Nutrition
"Chris Bumstead's everyday pre-workout — 200mg caffeine with clinical performance ingredients for daily training"
Overview
RAW Nutrition CBUM Essential Pre-Workout is the moderate-stimulant counterpart to the high-stim Thavage V2, designed for daily use without overstimulation. Formulated by 5x Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead, it provides 6g citrulline, 3.2g beta-alanine, 200mg caffeine (vs 300mg in Thavage), and 100mg theanine for smooth, focused energy. The lower caffeine dose makes it suitable for afternoon/evening training and for those who want consistent daily use without building excessive tolerance.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| L-Citrulline | 6000 mg |
| Beta-Alanine | 3200 mg |
| Caffeine | 200 mg |
| L-Theanine | 100 mg |
| Alpha-GPC | 200 mg |
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 200mg caffeine (sustainable daily use)
- Clinical doses of citrulline and beta-alanine
- L-theanine for smooth energy
- Chris Bumstead formulation
- Great flavors
What Could Be Better
- Premium price ($38-46)
- Only 30 servings
- May be too mild for stim-junkies
- Less pump than Thavage V2
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Daily pre-workout users
- Afternoon/evening training
- Those sensitive to high caffeine
- CBUM fans wanting everyday option
Not Ideal For
- Those wanting maximum stimulation
- Budget pre-workout seekers
- Those wanting 300mg+ caffeine
Our Verdict
CBUM Essential is the smart daily pre-workout — 200mg caffeine with theanine provides clean, sustainable energy without the crash or tolerance buildup of high-stim formulas. The clinical doses of citrulline and beta-alanine deliver real performance benefits.