preworkout

Pre-gym energy drink

Preworkout is a supplement taken before exercise to boost energy, focus, and endurance—typically a powder mixed with water containing caffeine, amino acids, and other stimulants.

As an adjective, it describes the time or activities before a workout: my preworkout routine, a preworkout snack.

Also spelled pre-workout.

supplement

caffeine

Methylxanthine stimulant compound

creatineMuscle energy compound
citrullineUrea cycle amino acid
taurineSulfonic amino acid

arginine · thermogenic · stimulant · powder · scoop · dosage · flavor · glutamine · electrolytes · vasodilator

effects

energy

Power to do work

pumpFluid-moving machine
focusConcentrated attention point
alertnessActive mental awareness

tingles · rush · boost · vascularity · endurance · intensity · stamina · warming · flushing · jitters

bodybuilding

muscle

Contractile body tissue

hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
gainsIncreases in value
bulkMain mass or size

mass · definition · cutting · physique · pump · growth · anabolism · protein · recovery · sculpting

gym

weights

Heavy objects for lifting

repsExercise iteration count
setsGrouped items together
squatCrouching on bent legs

bench · deadlift · dumbbells · barbell · pullup · circuit · training · warmup · lifting · press

brands

C4

Moldable military explosive

GhostSpirit of the dead
LegionRoman army division

ritual

timing

Art of choosing moments

mixingCombining into one mass
shakerVessel for mixing drinks
waterClear essential liquid

routine · consistency · cycling · loading · fasted · schedule · habit · preparation

Opposites

temporal relation to exercise

preworkoutpost-workout

After physical training

recovery drink · postworkout · recovery shake · cooldown · sleep supplement

physiological effect

preworkoutsleep aid

Substance promoting drowsiness

sedative · relaxant · melatonin · chamomile · depressant

Family

preworkouts

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Concrete · Rated G