Cellucor : Cellucor C4 Extreme Pre-Workout

Another addition to Cellucor’s C4 pre-workout range, C4 Extreme is a no-frills formula that covers all bases: energy, pump and focus, with a transparent panel of tried and tested ingredients.

Beta alanine (in the superior patented form) is included at a moderate 2g dose. While 3.2g is the gold standard, this is ideal for someone who wants to experience some of the lactic acid buffering benefits but does not react well to the ‘tingles’ that some find unpleasant after ingesting a high BA pre.

Cellucor have again gone for a patented ingredient with NitraMax, a trademarked Citrulline Nitrate. L-Citrulline is a compound you will see in many pre-workouts, which has here been bonded to a molecule of nitrate, to address both nitric oxide boosting and athletic performance boosting benefits. NitraMax (NO3-C)™ and Citrulline Nitrate (NO3-T®) are the only patented, legally licensed forms of citrulline nitrate on the market – a full gram can be found in C4 Extreme!

This is supported by their next ingredient. Creatine Nitrate. The binding of creatine with nitrate increases solubility which seems to allow for a higher concentration of creatine to be absorbed by the body while also giving the combined benefits of both higher nitrate and creatine supplementation. Creatine is taken by athletes primarily to increase strength and power output. Being a new form of creatine, studies thus far are limited but look promising.

And what would an energy boosting pre-workout be without caffeine? With 200mg per serving, C4 have opted for a perfect moderate dose to give a noticeable enhancement in performance and motivation without the risk of any negative side effects such as jitters or a nasty comedown. In fact, advanced users might even progress to 1.5 scoops of this pre-workout over time.

Finally, N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine and Huperzine add a nootropic (focus) component into the mix. These compliment one another well for cognitive performance. N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine is a highly bioavailable form of L-Tyrosine, which helps to maintain cognitive functions including memory. Huperzine helps to increase the number of neurotransmitters in the brain and has become a favourite with students and professionals.

All in all, C4 Extreme is a complete pre-workout which mixes well and comes in some of Cellucor’s most loved flavour variations including Icy Blue Razz and Watermelon.