pre-workout face
/priː ˈwɜːkaʊt feɪs/
CommonThe flushed, tingly, or slightly manic expression someone gets after taking pre-workout supplements.
Usually said with humor. Can also refer to the pre-gym hype face someone puts on when they are psyching themselves up.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | took the pre-workout 20 minutes ago and the face is fully activated. let's go. | The supplement has kicked in and the person feels ready. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 02 | my coworker asked if i was ok and i was like yes this is just my pre-workout face | The flushed or intense expression worried someone who did not know what was happening. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | why does everyone at 6am class have the pre-workout face on | Observing that many people in an early class have taken stimulants. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | no pre-workout today so i made a pre-workout face in the mirror and it worked | Psyched themselves up mentally without the supplement. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing the physical reaction to taking pre-workout supplements.
- Joking about the flushed or hyped look after stimulants kick in.
- Reacting to someone who looks overly energized or stimulated.
Do not use it when
- You mean post-workout flushing or exertion redness.Use “post-workout selfie” instead.
Origin and context
Grew organically from gym and fitness communities sharing reactions to pre-workout supplements, particularly on TikTok where the niacin flush became a recognizable meme.
- First seen
- early-2020s
- Confidence
- low
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