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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout 330g

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£20.99 £29.99 £0.70/serving
175mg Caffeine Made for serious gym-goers wanting sharper focus and alertness before the first set.
Strength Stack Creatine and CarnoSyn beta-alanine layered into the powder for harder lifting blocks.
Built for Lifters 30 scoops per tub - around a month of big-session pre-training, not a daily habit.
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout for harder sessions

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout delivers 175mg natural caffeine, 3.4g creatine monohydrate, 1.5g CarnoSyn beta-alanine, 750mg L-citrulline, 375mg acetyl L-carnitine, 250mg PerforMelon watermelon extract and 5mg piperine per 11g scoop. The 330g tub provides 30 servings.

Caffeine at 175mg drives alertness and concentration ahead of training - a moderate dose suited to daily use without ceiling-out tolerance quickly. Creatine monohydrate at 3.4g builds phosphocreatine stores over consistent use for repeated high-intensity effort. Beta-alanine at 1.5g buffers muscle acidity during sustained output. L-citrulline supports nitric oxide production and blood flow during lifting. Piperine enhances absorption of the other actives across the formula.

The Gold Standard Pre-Workout positions as the sensible pre-workout choice for gym-goers who want a measured stimulant alongside a real performance base rather than an extreme caffeine hit. 175mg caffeine is high enough to make a difference without crossing into the territory of high-stim products that require careful tolerance assessment. The creatine and beta-alanine are loading-phase ingredients - daily consistent use compounds their effect over weeks. From Optimum Nutrition, a brand that has produced sports nutrition to professional-athlete standards since 1986.

Built for strength athletes, regular gym-goers and competitive athletes training 4-6 days per week who want daily pre-workout use without escalating stimulant dependency. Not suitable for individuals sensitive to caffeine or under 18. Contains no major allergens; check individual flavour labels for full allergen detail.

Value alternative: XL Nutrition The Purge 225g delivers 300mg caffeine, 2.5g beta-alanine and 1g L-arginine per 7.5g scoop at £11.99 for 30 servings (just £0.40 per scoop). That's about 43% less per serving than this product's £0.70/serving cost.

Key Benefits

175mg Natural Caffeine

Natural caffeine from coffee extract supports alertness, focus, and sustained energy through your training session without the artificial feel of synthetic caffeine sources.

Creatine Monohydrate

3.4g of Creatine Monohydrate per serving supports ATP regeneration and physical performance during successive bouts of high-intensity exercise - removing the need for a separate creatine product.

Beta-Alanine Endurance

1.5g of Beta-Alanine as CarnoSyn supports the buffering of lactic acid in muscle tissue, helping delay the onset of muscle fatigue during intense training.

Full B-Vitamin Complex

B1 through B12 plus Vitamin D3 supports normal energy-yielding metabolism and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue during physically demanding training.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout 330g?

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout 330g contains 175mg of natural caffeine, 3.4g of creatine monohydrate, 1.5g of CarnoSyn beta-alanine and 375mg of L-carnitine per 11g scoop. It also adds B vitamins, vitamin D and a grapefruit bioflavonoid complex.

When should I take Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout?

Take Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout 20-30 minutes before training so the caffeine peaks during your session. Do not exceed 2 scoops in 24 hours and avoid using it within 4 hours of sleep, since the caffeine can affect rest if taken too late.

How strong is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout?

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout is a mid-to-high strength pre-workout at 175mg of caffeine per 11g scoop. That is roughly two strong cups of coffee. If you are new to pre-workouts or sensitive to caffeine, start with half a scoop to check tolerance.