Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Pre-Workout is the ON pre built for one job on the label: performance, energy and focus. Not a soft “daily sipper” that tastes loud and trains quiet — a balanced, athlete-tested matrix that stacks creatine, beta-alanine and natural-source caffeine so the session has real work behind the buzz.
ON markets this formula to help you unleash energy, focus, performance and endurance — the same Gold Standard name trusted across the floor, dialled for high-intensity training without excessive stimulants. Front-panel callouts lead with the three pillars: 175 mg caffeine from natural sources, 3 g creatine monohydrate and 1.5 g beta-alanine. Crush the next set. Chase the last rep.
Every 11 g scoop is the full clinical card, not a mystery blend. Strength and power sit on 3 g creatine monohydrate. Endurance load is 1.5 g beta-alanine when sets get ugly. Pump and flow come from 1.5 g L-citrulline malate. Focus isn’t an afterthought — 375 mg acetyl-L-carnitine HCl and 250 mg N-acetyl-L-tyrosine ride with the serve for mental drive when volume climbs.
Drive is a clean 175 mg caffeine from natural sources — enough alertness to open the session without turning the tub into a jitter lottery. PerforMelon® (50 mg) and 5 mg piperine complete the matrix, with vitamin D plus B-vitamins (thiamin, niacin, B6, folic acid, B12, pantothenic acid) supporting the energy side of the label. That is the Gold Standard pitch in one scoop: energy, endurance, strength, focus, performance — honest doses, no empty stim dust.
Label play is simple. Mix 1 scoop (11 g) with about 200 ml cold water and take 20–30 minutes before training. Start with one scoop or less to map tolerance; do not exceed 2 servings per day. Full tub = 30 servings / 300 g — a full training block of Gold Standard Pre in the bag.
Informed-Choice certified and tested for banned substances — the athlete-tested lane ON builds the brand on. If you want the Gold Standard name with creatine, beta-alanine, citrulline and natural caffeine on one scoop, keep this tub within arm’s reach of the gym bag.
Performance. Energy. Focus. Mix cold. Crush the next set.
Ideal For
- Strength training and hypertrophy sessions
- Lifters who want creatine + moderate stim in one scoop
- Adults who already tolerate ~175 mg caffeine pre-workout
- Athletes who want Informed-Choice certified support
How to Use
- Start with 1 scoop (11 g) or less mixed in about 200 ml of cold water to assess tolerance.
- Consume 20–30 minutes before training.
- Do not exceed 2 servings within any 24-hour period.
Contains 175 mg caffeine per 11 g scoop (350 mg if 2 scoops are used). Not recommended for children, adolescents, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or anyone sensitive to caffeine. Do not combine with other caffeine sources. Beta-alanine and niacin may cause a harmless tingling/flushing sensation. Avoid late-day use if sleep is affected. The scoop facilitates portioning but does not guarantee precise dosing — prefer a scale.
Ingredients
Active / formula
| Creatine monohydrate | 3 g |
| Beta‑alanine | 1.5 g |
| L‑citrulline malate | 1.5 g |
| Acetyl‑L‑carnitine HCl | 375 mg |
| N‑acetyl‑L‑tyrosine | 250 mg |
| Caffeine | 175 mg |
| PerforMelon® | 50 mg |
| Piperine | 5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 500 IU |
| Thiamin (B1) | 2.1 mg |
| Niacin | 17 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg |
| Folic acid | 208 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.1 mcg |
| Pantothenic acid | 10 mg |
Other ingredients
Citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, natural and artificial flavourings, colourings (beetroot red, beta‑carotene, curcumin), silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, natural caffeine, gum blend (cellulose gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan), anti‑caking agents, sucralose, acesulfame potassium.
Ingredients may vary depending on flavour. Always check the product packaging.
Supplement Facts
| Vitamin D | 500 IU |
|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 2.1 mg |
| Niacin | 17 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg |
| Folic acid | 208 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.1 mcg |
| Pantothenic acid | 10 mg |
| Creatine monohydrate | 3 g |
| Beta-alanine | 1.5 g |
| L-citrulline malate | 1.5 g |
| Acetyl-L-carnitine HCl | 375 mg |
| N-acetyl-L-tyrosine | 250 mg |
| PerforMelon® | 50 mg |
| Caffeine | 175 mg |
| Piperine | 5 mg |
Warnings
Do not use if you are allergic to any of the product compounds. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
High caffeine content. Contains 175 mg caffeine per 11 g scoop (350 mg if 2 scoops are used). Not suitable for children or adolescents under 18. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not recommended for people sensitive to caffeine, with hypertension, heart disease, or other medical conditions — seek medical advice before use if unsure or if taking medication.
Do not exceed 2 servings in 24 hours. Do not combine with other products that are sources of caffeine or ingredients with similar effects. Do not consume with alcohol. Beta-alanine and niacin may cause a temporary tingling or flushing sensation. Keep out of reach of children. Contains sweeteners. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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