6 of the best pre workout powders

It’s time to work out, but you can’t seem to move from your cosy position on the sofa. You’re not sure if you have the energy and might sit this one out…

Sound familiar?

This scenario is a common workout saboteur. It doesn’t have to be, with the help of a pre workout supplement.

Thanks to ingredients which may include caffeine, creatine and l-arginine, the best pre workout supplements are specially formulated to give you the energy you need to power through.

Not only this, pre workouts also contain minerals and amino acids to help reduce muscle fatigue and give you your daily dose of essential amino acids (such as l-citrulline and branched-chain amino acids (BCAA’s).

Here’s our picks for the best pre workout supplement powders:

1. PE Nutrition Performance Pre-Workout Strawberry & Watermelon 440g

Packed with ingredients to delay muscle fatigue and promote muscle recovery.

Contains:

• Amino Acids (including BCAA’s)
• L-glutamine
• Taurine
• Caffeine
• Vitamin C
• Niacin
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12

Nutritional information

per 20g serving:

Calories	43kcal
L-glutamine	2g
Taurine	500mg
Sugar	0.6g

 

2. Vow Nutrition Pre Workout Watermelon & Mango

Full of ingredients to support my workout performance and energy levels..

Contains:

• Caffeine
• Creatine
• Vitamin B12
• Iron
• Taurine
• Beta-Alanine

Nutritional information

per 17.5g serving: 

Calories	19kcal
Fat	0g
Caffeine	250mg
Sugar	0.02g

 

What our customers are saying:

• “Amazing product… I notice a difference when I’m working out”

3. Grenade .50 Calibre Pre-Workout Berry Blast

Formulated for superior energy and endurance.

Contains:

• Caffeine
• Creatine
• L-Arginine
• Taurine
• BCAA’s
• Ginseng
• Green tea

Nutritional information

per 11.6g serving: 

Calories	25kcal
Fat	0.3g
Caffeine	275mg
Sugar	0.7g

 

What our customers are saying:

• “Unbelievable difference … once taking this you will feel an energy that will give your weightlifting workouts a massive boost.”

4. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder Fruit Punch 

Includes ingredients to fuel your muscles and support your energy levels.

Contains:

• Caffeine
• B-vitamins
• Creatine
• L-Citrulline
• Beta-Alanine

Nutritional information

per 11g serving:

Calories	32kcal
Fat	1.1g
Caffeine	175mg
Sugar	1.2g

 

What our customers are saying:

• “It has helped me to push and work harder through my workouts and achieve the results I’m seeking. Tastes yummy too.”

5. Cellucor C4 Sport Pre-Workout Icy Blue Raspberry

Plant-based and vegan, this formula boasts ingredients to ramp up your energy before training.

Contains:

• Creatine
• Caffeine
• Taurine
• L-Arginine
• Beta-Alanine
• L-Citrulline
• B-vitamins

Nutritional information

per 9g serving: 

Calories	5kcal
Fat	0g
Caffeine	135mg
Sugar	0g

 

What our customers are saying:

“It's an incredible product. I've compared my performance on the spinning bike with and without it and on average I perform 5 to 10% better when I take”

6. USN BCAA + EAA Blue Raspberry 

Contains a full profile of amino acids, including BCAA’s, to support energy yielding metabolism. Great for those sensitive to caffeine.

Contains:

• BCAAs
• Beta-Alanine
• Taurine
• Vitamin B6
• Ginseng complex

Nutritional information

per 13g serving: 

Calories	28kcal
Fat	0g
Caffeine	N/A
Sugar	0.9g

 

What our customers are saying:

“Good product for heavy training. I definitely feel/notice the benefits.”

7. Applied Nutrition Pump Pre Work Out Icy Blue Raz 

A blend of ingredients to help reduce tiredness and fatigue, promote endurance and performance during high-intensity exercise.

Contains:

• Creatine
• Caffeine
• Beta-Alanine
• L-Citrulline
• Taurine
• B-vitamins

Nutritional information

per 15g serving: 

Calories	3kcal
Fat	0g
Caffeine	250mg
Sugar	0g

 

What our customers are saying:

“Honestly one of the best pre workouts I’ve had in my 4 years of gym.”

Last updated: 25 March 2021