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#6 in Pre-Workout Third-Party Tested

Cellucor C4 Original Cherry Limeade (60 Servings)

by Cellucor

"82,400+ reviews — America's #1 selling pre-workout with 150mg caffeine and beta-alanine"

Amazon Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
82,400+
Price Range
$28-34
Servings
60 servings
NSF CertifiedInformed Sport
Our Editorial Rating
8.2
Very Good
FormPowder
CategoryPre-Workout
SubcategoryMainstream Pre-Workout (Beginner-Friendly)
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Overview

Cellucor C4 Original is America's #1 selling pre-workout brand with 82,400+ reviews on Amazon. Each serving provides 150mg caffeine, 1.6g CarnoSyn beta-alanine, 1g creatine nitrate, and 1g arginine AKG. The moderate caffeine dose makes it beginner-friendly while still providing noticeable energy. Available in 20+ flavors. The 60-serving count provides excellent value per serving.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Caffeine Anhydrous150 mg
CarnoSyn Beta-Alanine1.6 g
Creatine Nitrate (NO3-T)1 g
Arginine AKG1 g

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • 82,400+ reviews — most reviewed pre-workout
  • 150mg caffeine — beginner-friendly
  • 60 servings — great value
  • 20+ flavors available
  • CarnoSyn beta-alanine

What Could Be Better

  • Beta-alanine dose below clinical (3.2g)
  • Creatine dose below clinical (5g)
  • Proprietary Explosive Energy Blend
  • Not for advanced users wanting max doses

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pre-workout beginners
  • Those wanting moderate caffeine
  • Budget pre-workout needs
  • Flavor variety seekers

Not Ideal For

  • Advanced users wanting clinical doses
  • Those wanting full transparency
  • Stimulant-sensitive individuals

Our Verdict

8.2/10 — Very Good

The gateway pre-workout. 82,400+ reviews and 60 servings at a budget price. Doses are below clinical for beta-alanine and creatine, but the overall experience is reliable.

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