Optimum Nutrition is a household name in sports nutrition, primarily because of its iconic protein powder, Gold Standard Whey. The instantly recognizable red and black tub of the protein supplement has traveled generations and is still widely considered one of the best-selling in the world. While it hasn’t seen as much domination, Optimum has dabbled in other categories, including pre-workout, which it’s taking another swing at in Amped Pre-Workout.
The all-new Optimum Amped Pre-Workout is pretty straightforward, featuring a moderate variety of reliable ingredients and dosages. The new product is actually a very cost-effective competitor, hitting the market with a price well below the $30 mark of $24.99. With that in mind, the more moderate-level formula packed into Amped is not too bad, offering great value with 20 servings per tub and support for energy, focus, pumps, and performance.
The list of ingredients filling out Amped Pre-Workout from Optimum Nutrition starts with 6g of pure citrulline for pumps and 3.5g of beta-alanine plus some electrolytes to elevate performance. Driving the mental side of things is 900mg of Neumentix, a spearmint extract clinically shown to improve focus, attention, and working memory. Then, to finish it all off, you have the ever-present energizer, caffeine anhydrous at 300mg in a maximum serving.
Optimum Nutrition has done many pre-workouts over the years, with Pre-Workout Amplifier, Pro Pre, Gold Standard Pre-Workout, Platinum Pre, and now we have Amped Pre. Taking the cost-effective approach is a popular angle these days, so it’s not surprising to see the legacy name go down that road. As mentioned, the price of Amped Pre-Workout is $24.99 for a tub of 20 servings, in Berry Fusion, Tropical Fury, and Citrus Mango flavors.
