Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout
The mainstream best-seller. C4 Original is the #1 selling pre-workout in America—a moderate formula that works for most people without overwhelming ingredients.
Our Verdict
#1 selling pre-workout—moderate 150mg caffeine and wide availability. NSF Certified for Sport. Good starter pre-workout.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Proven formula
- •Moderate caffeine (150mg)
- •Wide availability
- •Many flavor options
- •Affordable
✗ Cons
- •Proprietary blends
- •Underdosed ingredients
- •Contains artificial ingredients
- •Not for advanced users
Specifications
| Caffeine | 150mg |
| Beta-Alanine | 1.6g (underdosed) |
| Creatine | 1g (underdosed) |
| Servings | 30 |
| Testing | NSF Certified |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Pre-workout beginners
- ✓Moderate energy needs
- ✓Budget conscious
Not For
- ✗Those wanting clinical doses
- ✗Advanced lifters
- ✗Ingredient-conscious users
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