A good pre workout powder can give you the energy, focus, and endurance you need to train harder and recover faster. Explore our range of pre workout supplements and find the perfect formula to power your performance.
What is pre workout?
Pre workout is a supplement designed to boost energy, sharpen focus, and improve workout performance. You can get pre workout powder or pre workout drinks to suit your preferences. It should ideally be taken 15 - 30 minutes before training for optimum results. Most pre workout supplements contain a blend of:
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Caffeine for mental and physical energy
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Beta-Alanine to reduce muscle fatigue
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Creatine for strength and power
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Citrulline Malate for increased blood flow and pumps
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BCAAs for muscle preservation
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Nootropics like L-theanine or tyrosine for focus
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Electrolytes to support hydration
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Some versions also include vitamins, adaptogens, and natural plant extracts.
Benefits of pre workouts
A pre workout supplement has lots of amazing benefits:
1. Increased energy levels
Key Ingredients, such as caffeine, theacrine, dynamine, and green tea extract activate the central nervous system, so you feel more awake, energised, and ready to train.
2. Enhanced mental focus and alertness
The inclusion of caffeine, L-Tyrosine, Alpha-GPC, L-Theanine improves cognitive function, reaction time, and concentration, helping you stay "in the zone" during demanding workouts.
3. Improved strength and power output
A pre workout with Creatine Monohydrate, Betaine Anhydrous or Creatine HCl increases the availability of ATP (your body’s energy currency). This enhances your ability to lift heavier weights and perform explosive movements.
4. Delayed fatigue and muscle endurance
Pre workout allows you to train for longer without fatigue setting in too early thanks to ingredients like Beta-Alanine, Citrulline Malate, BCAAs, which buffer lactic acid buildup and improve blood flow.
5. Better muscle pumps and blood flow
A muscle pump pre workout containing Citrulline Malate, Arginine AKG, Nitrates and Beetroot Extract enhances nitric oxide (NO) production, which dilates blood vessels, improves nutrient delivery, and gives that “pumped” feeling during resistance training.
6. Improved hydration and electrolyte balance
Hydration is crucial to prevent muscle cramps and support muscle contraction. Ingredients including Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Coconut Water Powder keep your muscles hydrated.
7. Supports muscle growth and retention
BCAAs and essential Amino Acids provide building blocks for muscle protein synthesis, protect muscle mass during fasted or prolonged training, and help with recovery.
8. Boosted metabolism
Caffeine, Green Tea Extract, and L-Carnitine all help to raise thermogenesis (heat production) and promote the use of fat as a fuel source.
9. Health and wellbeing
Pre workout also supports overall health, with Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and adaptogens like Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, reducing oxidative stress during intense training, and boosting immunity to keep you consistently active.
Types of pre workout supplements
We have a massive choice of pre workout powders and pre workout shots, all with various benefits.
High-Stim pre-workout
For experienced users who want maximum intensity, high stim pre workouts are often used before intense weightlifting, CrossFit, or HIIT sessions. Efectiv Nutrition Legacy Pre-Workout contains 400mg of caffeine to really push you through.
Stimulant free pre-workout
If you’re sensitive to stimulants or prefer training in the evening, a stimulant free pre workout is a great choice. XL Nutrition Purge Pump Pre Workout is a nitric oxide booster with Taurine, L-Citrulline and Himalayan Pink Salt.
Vegan pre-workout
Formulated without animal-derived ingredients, our vegan pre workout range is designed for athletes following a plant based diet. Efectiv Nutrition The EDGE Pre Workout is a vegan friendly formula containing 3000mg Beta Alanine and 250mg Caffeine.
Muscle pump pre workout
Designed to increase blood flow for increased muscular endurance, muscle pump pre workout gives you the power to take on intense bouts of exercise. Applied Nutrition ABE Pump Pre Workout has 10g Citrulline Malate, 3g Creatine and 2g Beta-Alanine for a serious pump session.
Thermogenic pre workout
Not only do thermogenic pre workout supplements boost your energy, but they also support an increased metabolism for faster fat burning. Efectiv Nutrition Burn pre workout powder aids fat loss with specially formulated ingredients like Infinergy® Di-Caffeine Malate.
Budget pre workout
Packed with power-boosting ingredients at affordable prices, budget pre workouts are all-rounders. Try The Health Project Energy Pre-Workout for a 240mg Caffeine burst and an injection of L-Citrulline Malate, Beta Alanine, L-Taurine and L-Tyrosine.
Explore our full range of pre workouts now and unlock your next-level performance.
