Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy - Strawberry Kiwi, 270g (30 Serves)

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$68.95 $58.95

Core Ingredients

Calories/serve

5 kcal

Caffeine

420 mg

L-Citrulline

4,000 mg

Beta-Alanine

2,000 mg

Choline

550 mg

Description

Yeah Buddy by Ronnie Coleman Signature Series is a high-energy pre-workout named after the King of Bodybuilding's battle cry. It pairs a serious pump base with a layered, long-lasting caffeine blend, so you get energy, pumps and focus from your warm-up sets through to your final rep.

Every scoop stacks 4g of citrulline malate and 2g of beta-alanine to drive blood flow and buffer fatigue, then layers choline, Advantra Z, TeaCrine and Dynamine on top for sustained drive without an early crash. It's a fully transparent formula, with 30 servings per tub.

Key Benefits

  • 4g L-citrulline malate for stronger, fuller pumps
  • 2g beta-alanine to buffer acid and extend endurance
  • 420mg sustained-release caffeine blend for lasting energy
  • 550mg choline bitartrate for focus, plus TeaCrine and Dynamine
  • Fully transparent label; 30 servings per tub

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$68.95 $58.95
Serving size: 1 scoop (9 g) · Servings per container: 30
Per servingAmount% DV
Calories5
Total Carbohydrate1 g<1%
L-Citrulline Malate4,000 mg
Beta-Alanine2,000 mg
Choline Bitartrate550 mg
Sustained Release Caffeine Blend (Caffeine Anhydrous, Encapfeine extended release caffeine anhydrous)420 mg
Advantra Z Citrus Aurantium Fruit Extract (30% Synephrine)200 mg
Theacrine (as TeaCrine)100 mg
Methylliberine (as Dynamine 40%)100 mg
Adhatoda Vasica (whole plant) extract50 mg
Other ingredients: Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Calcium Silicate, Silica, FD&C Red #40. † Daily Value not established.

Yeah Buddy by Ronnie Coleman Signature Series is a high-energy pre-workout named after the King of Bodybuilding's battle cry. It pairs a serious pump base with a layered, long-lasting caffeine blend, so you get energy, pumps and focus from your warm-up sets through to your final rep.

Every scoop stacks 4g of citrulline malate and 2g of beta-alanine to drive blood flow and buffer fatigue, then layers choline, Advantra Z, TeaCrine and Dynamine on top for sustained drive without an early crash. It's a fully transparent formula, with 30 servings per tub.

Key benefits

  • 4g L-citrulline malate for stronger, fuller pumps
  • 2g beta-alanine to buffer acid and extend endurance
  • 420mg sustained-release caffeine blend for lasting energy
  • 550mg choline bitartrate for focus, plus TeaCrine and Dynamine
  • Fully transparent label; 30 servings per tub

Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy Cherry Limeade is a stimulant pre-workout from Ronnie Coleman, made for lifters who train hard and want their energy to hold rather than spike and fall away mid-session. Each 9g scoop carries 420mg of caffeine from a time-release blend, alongside 2000mg of Beta-Alanine and 550mg of Choline Bitartrate. At $58.95 for 30 serves, it's built for anyone chasing a longer, steadier training session rather than a quick jolt that fades by the second set.

How Ronnie Coleman Pre-Workout works

Caffeine works by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, the same receptors that build up through the day and leave you feeling flat by the time you hit the gym. In Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy Cherry Limeade, that caffeine is delivered as a time-release blend rather than a single hit, which is why it's positioned for sustained output through a full session instead of a short burst that tapers early. Choline Bitartrate plays a supporting role here too: it's a precursor the body uses to make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter tied to focus and the mind-muscle connection, dosed at 550mg per scoop.

Beta-Alanine takes a different route. At 2000mg per serve, it supports the body's production of carnosine in muscle tissue, which buffers the acid that builds up during repeated, high-effort sets. That's the ingredient behind the tingling sensation some people feel on the skin, known as paraesthesia, and it's harmless. It's also why Beta-Alanine tends to work best with consistent daily use, since carnosine levels build over repeated servings rather than in a single session.

Why choose Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy

Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy Cherry Limeade sits in a straightforward tier: three actives, each dosed at a level you can see on the panel, rather than a proprietary blend that hides the caffeine or Beta-Alanine amounts. The 270g tub runs to 30 full 9g scoops, and the same formula spans six flavours if Cherry Limeade isn't the one you land on.

  • 30 servings per 270g tub, each a 9g scoop, so one tub covers roughly a month of regular sessions.
  • Available across six flavours in the range, including Green Apple, Mango Pineapple, Sour Berry, Strawberry Lemonade and Strawberry Kiwi alongside Cherry Limeade.
  • Under 5 calories per serve, so it slots into a cut or a calorie-controlled block without eating into your numbers.

Getting the most from it

Take Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy Cherry Limeade 20 to 30 minutes before you start training, mixed with 250 to 350ml of water, and start with a half scoop if you're new to a 420mg caffeine dose or training later in the day. Because the caffeine is time-released, you'll likely notice it build rather than hit all at once, so give it that window before you load the bar. If you're stacking it into a wider session, it sits well next to a creatine you're already taking daily, since creatine works through a separate, slower-building system than the acute caffeine and Beta-Alanine here.

Pair training days with adequate protein intake from your usual source, whether that's a shake from the protein range or whole food, since the caffeine and Beta-Alanine in this formula support output and endurance but don't replace recovery. If you train fasted or in the evening, keep an eye on your total daily caffeine, and browse the wider pre-workout range to compare dosing between formulas before committing to a full tub.

First time, assess your tolerance with half a scoop in 240 to 300ml of cold water. Once you know how you respond, mix 1 scoop (9g) in 240 to 300ml of cold water and drink 15 to 30 minutes before training. Do not exceed 1 scoop in any 24-hour period, and avoid other caffeine sources on the same day. Do not use within 5 to 6 hours of bedtime.

Yeah Buddy is built for lifters and gym-goers who want a strong, stimulant-driven pre-workout for heavy training and pump-focused sessions. With a 420mg caffeine blend per scoop it sits at the higher end of the energy scale, so it's best suited to people who already train and tolerate caffeine well rather than total beginners. It mixes clean with no chalky aftertaste.

How strong is Yeah Buddy?

It runs a 420mg sustained-release caffeine blend per scoop, so it's a high-energy pre-workout. New users should start with half a scoop.

Will it tingle?

The 2g of beta-alanine can cause a harmless skin-tingling sensation in some people, which fades as you keep using it.

Is it good for pumps?

Yes, 4g of citrulline malate per serve is a solid pump dose for fuller, more vascular muscles during training.

Can I take it on rest days?

It's designed as a pre-workout, so most people only use it before training. Avoid taking it late in the day due to the caffeine.

How does Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy Cherry Limeade compare to a lower-caffeine pre-workout?

At 420mg of caffeine per scoop, this is a strong-dose formula, well above pre-workouts sitting around 150 to 200mg. If you're sensitive to stimulants or training in the evening, start with a half scoop rather than the full 9g to gauge tolerance before working up to a full serve.

Is Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy Cherry Limeade delivered in NZ?

Yes, it ships within New Zealand as part of the standard NZ Supps range, priced at $58.95 for the 270g, 30 serve tub. It's the Cherry Limeade flavour from the wider Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy line, which also comes in five other flavours.

Is this pre-workout dosed appropriately for Kiwi lifters new to stimulants?

The full 9g scoop carries 420mg of caffeine, which suits an experienced stimulant user. If you're new to pre-workout or sensitive to caffeine, start with a half scoop of Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy Cherry Limeade and assess how you feel before moving to a full serve.

Can I take Ronnie Coleman Yeah Buddy Cherry Limeade alongside a creatine or protein shake?

Yes. Beta-Alanine and creatine work through different pathways, so there's no conflict taking this alongside a daily creatine dose or a post-training protein shake. Just keep total daily caffeine in mind if you're also drinking coffee or an energy drink that day.

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Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Samuel C.

Works as it should

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Samuel C.

Great flavor and will definitely put weight on with this product.

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David T.

This stuff is really really good. The flavors done lie and it dissolves completely so you don’t get that gritty texture. Keep up the good products Ron and team. Thanks.

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Daniel M.

RCSS Are the best products that I ever try,

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Panos L.

The best creatine of all time!

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Jonathan R.

What a great concept this product is! I can have 3 different flavors in one box! They all taste amazing! That's such a great idea! Big Ron keep on bringing innovation to the industry!

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Justin O.

Great Product, it definitely put that pep on your step! Yeah Buddy!

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Test P.

Great Product

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Lionnis T.

It has been a fantastic experience, this product is super great... I bought it because I am thin and it is difficult for me to gain weight and in a month I have experienced a brutal change

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Larry H.

RCSS products are great. I use several products and my favorites are all the protein powders and King Mass. I have used them for years to recover from workouts.

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