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#8 in Pre-Workout Third-Party Tested

Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout Fruit Punch

by Cellucor

"America's #1 selling pre-workout brand with 150mg caffeine"

Amazon Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
89,000
Price Range
$24.99 - $29.99
Servings
30
NSF Certified for SportInformed Sport
Our Editorial Rating
7.5
Good
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CategoryPre-Workout
SubcategoryBeginner Pre-Workout
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Overview

C4 Original is the best-selling pre-workout in America with nearly 90,000 Amazon reviews. The moderate 150mg caffeine dose makes it accessible for beginners, while CarnoSyn beta-alanine, creatine nitrate, and Nitrosigine provide performance benefits. The fruit punch flavor is a classic.

Key Ingredients

4 ingredients linked to detailed encyclopedia profiles

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • #1 selling pre-workout
  • Moderate 150mg caffeine
  • Great for beginners
  • Excellent flavor variety

What Could Be Better

  • Below clinical doses
  • Proprietary blend elements
  • Creatine nitrate less studied
  • Beta-alanine at half clinical dose

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pre-workout beginners
  • Moderate caffeine tolerance
  • Flavor seekers

Not Ideal For

  • Experienced users wanting clinical doses
  • High-stim seekers
  • Transparency purists

Our Verdict

7.5/10 — Good

The gateway pre-workout that introduced millions to the category. Perfect for beginners, but experienced users will want higher doses.

Alternatives to Consider

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