Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard preworkout with creatine is what i use

Posted by VIV on April 21, 2026, 16:02:56, in reply to "when do you use it? i've never used a pre-workout, but this looks like it might work"

I use it as a little midday pick-me-up. BCAAs are gimmicky except for pretty narrow

Posted by doubledown on April 21, 2026, 15:57:48, in reply to "when do you use it? i've never used a pre-workout, but this looks like it might work"

dietary use cases. But caffeine is time tested, so this is a calorie free way to get a little caffeine when needed if you don't want coffee or tea. I'm not sure it really qualifies as a pre workout in the way most people think of them. It has low caffeine content, no L-citrulline, and no beta-alanine, which are a big part of the power & pump selling point of most pre workouts. But if you're someone who works out in the afternoon, and has a hard time with a true pre workout late in the day, this might be something good to try. Previous Message obviously not to the extent of a preworkout but i'm a bit skittish of how i'd feel if i used one Previous Message It's a decent energy/recovery drink, and the grape flavor is great. GNC and Vitamin Shoppe charge an absurd $50+ for a 60 serving tub, but Costco has the 72 serving tub for $18. Shelf life is about 2 years.