150 mg
Caffeine
About a strong cup of coffee. Enough to feel it, not enough to wreck your evening or your sleep.
How we think about caffeine →01 — Natural pre-workout · 30 servings · 10 g scoop
Clean, sustained energy. No jitters, no crash.
150 mg caffeine paired with 200 mg L-theanine, every dose on the label.
Every 6 months
No jitters as advertised. I have been ordering the 4 pack for years now and will continue to order it.
02 — How it feels
150 mg
About a strong cup of coffee. Enough to feel it, not enough to wreck your evening or your sleep.
How we think about caffeine →200 mg
Paired with the caffeine to take the edge off. This is the reason 4 Gauge feels steady instead of wired.
Caffeine + L-theanine research →6,000 mg
A full dose for blood flow and pump, so the energy carries through your working sets, not just the warm-up.
L-citrulline research →Ingredient research covers single ingredients, not a trial of the full 4 Gauge formula.
03 — The difference
| 4 Gauge | Typical pre-workout |
|---|---|
| 6,000 mg L-citrulline per serving | Under-dosed or undisclosed |
| Every dose on the label | Proprietary blends |
| 150 mg caffeine + L-theanine | 300 mg+ stimulant hit |
| Stevia, no sucralose or dyes | Artificial sweeteners and colors |
| Every batch third-party tested | Rarely disclosed |
| Made in our own facility | White-labeled |
04 — The formula
4 Gauge Natural Pre-Workout is a stevia-sweetened powder with 150 mg caffeine, 200 mg L-theanine and 6,000 mg L-citrulline DL-malate 2:1 in every 10 g scoop. No proprietary blends, no sucralose, no beta-alanine, no sugar alcohols. 30 servings per bottle.
| Ingredient | Per 10 g scoop | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| L-Citrulline DL-Malate 2:1 | 6,000 mg | Blood flow and pump |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 1,000 mg | A supporting amount, not a full daily serving |
| Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl | 500 mg | Energy metabolism and clarity |
| Red Beet Root | 300 mg | Natural nitrates |
| Coconut Water Powder | 300 mg | Electrolytes |
| L-Theanine | 200 mg | Smooths the caffeine |
| Caffeine Anhydrous | 150 mg | About a strong cup of coffee |
| Rhodiola Rosea root extract | 100 mg | Adaptogen |
| Sodium | 85 mg | Electrolyte |
| Potassium | 80 mg | Electrolyte |
| Vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin | 5 mcg | Energy metabolism |
4 calories · 1 g carbohydrate per serving. Other ingredients: natural flavor, stevia, beet root (color), malic acid, silica.

06 — Who makes it
4 Gauge started in 2015. I took it over in 2020 and reworked the formula: clear amounts, no proprietary blends, no beta-alanine tingle, no sucralose. We make it in our own GMP-certified facility in Ogden, Utah, and every batch is third-party tested. If you have a question, email support@4gauge.com and a real person on our team will answer.
Connor SouthworthOwner and formulator, 4 Gauge
07 — How to use
One scoop (10 g) in 8–12 oz of cold water. Shake.
Drink 20–30 minutes before you train.
150 mg per scoop. Count other caffeine you've had that day and follow the label.
08 — Questions
150 mg per 10 g scoop — about a strong cup of coffee. It is paired with 200 mg L-theanine, which is why the energy feels steady rather than wired.
It is built to avoid both: a moderate 150 mg of caffeine paired with 200 mg of L-theanine. Sensitivity varies from person to person, so if you are unsure, start with half a scoop.
No. 4 Gauge contains no beta-alanine, the ingredient that causes the tingling and itching common with other pre-workouts.
Stevia and natural flavor. There is no sucralose, no sugar alcohols and no artificial colors.
Yes. Moderate caffeine, no beta-alanine and every dose on the label make it an easy fit for most women who train. Read more about 4 Gauge for women.
Yes. 4 Gauge includes 1,000 mg of creatine monohydrate, a supporting amount rather than a full daily dose. If you want a complete daily serving, add PowerPhase Creatine.
By ingredients, yes — 4 Gauge is vegan and gluten free. It is not currently certified for either.
Yes. Every batch is tested by an independent lab for potency, heavy metals and microbials.
In our own GMP-certified facility in Ogden, Utah.
VIP Refill is our subscription: 4 bottles for $119.96 ($29.99 per bottle) with free shipping, delivered every 6 months. You can change the schedule to every 4 or 8 months, skip a delivery, or cancel anytime. Your first delivery includes a free shaker.
The 4-bottle order is $135 one-time. VIP Refill is $119.96 per delivery on a recurring schedule you control. Same four bottles, same flavors — the only difference is the price and the recurring delivery.
Yes. Any combination of Fruit Blast, Frozen Lemonade and Pina Colada that adds up to four bottles.
$1.00 per workout on VIP Refill, $1.13 on a one-time 4-pack, and $1.50 for a single bottle.
Orders ship within 1 business day from Ogden, Utah. US shipping is free on orders of $60 or more and on every VIP Refill delivery. A single bottle ships at standard rates.
If 4 Gauge is not right for you, contact us within 45 days of delivery and we will refund or replace it, your choice.
No. Every ingredient and its amount is printed on the label, with no proprietary blends, so you can see exactly what you are taking.
One-time