If you’re confused about the best pre-workout to take, I’ll clear things up for you.
With three powerful pre-workout options now in the JYM lineup (Pre JYM Plus, Pre JYM, and Pre JYM X), one of the most common questions I get is: “Which one should I take?”
Each formula has a specific purpose, built around the same foundation of science-backed ingredients, but tailored for different needs and preferences. Simply put, there’s a Pre JYM for everyone, and many people (myself included) will find themselves using two (or all three) of them at different times.
Pre JYM: The Original Pre-Workout That Pairs With Post JYM
When I launched Pre JYM in 2013, it completely upended the pre-workout category.
Before that, most pre-workouts were little more than stimulant-heavy, underdosed blends that left lifters chasing a caffeine rush rather than real performance benefits. Pre JYM set a new standard—full doses of five must-have pre-workout ingredients: creatine HCl, beta-alanine, betaine, citrulline malate, and BCAAs.
Pre JYM provides moderate stimulants (300mg caffeine) and a well-rounded formula for strength, endurance, and focus. If you want a balanced, proven pre-workout that pairs perfectly with Post JYM, the original Pre JYM is a great choice.
Pre JYM X: All-In-One Pre-Workout With Three Different Stimulants
By 2022, I noticed a trend: many lifters wanted an all-in-one pre-workout without having to take a separate post-workout formula. They also wanted stronger stimulants for an intense energy boost.
That’s why I created Pre JYM X.
Pre JYM X contains 4 grams of creatine HCl, 4 grams of beta-alanine, and three different stimulants—Dynamine, Theacrine, and 300mg of caffeine—for a high-energy boost.
However, not everyone wants that extra stimulant punch. Some lifters found the energy boost from Pre JYM X to be too intense. The high creatine HCl content also made the flavoring difficult, leading to tart, citrus-heavy flavors that not everyone loved.
Pre JYM Plus: All-In-One Pre-Workout With Fewer Stimulants
Enter Pre JYM Plus, my latest pre-workout innovation (launched in 2025).
This formula was built for lifters who want bigger pumps, more endurance, and increased strength—but without the extra stimulants of Pre JYM X.
Pre JYM Plus features 5 grams of creatine monohydrate, 3.2 grams of beta-alanine, and 3 grams of betaine for maximum endurance and power.
The real game-changer? 600mg of NO3-T® nitrates for massive pumps and improved blood flow.
Which Pre JYM Formula Is Best for You?
- Go with Pre JYM (OG) if… You want a balanced, time-tested formula with creatine HCl and plan to pair it with Post JYM for the full JYM System approach.
- Go with Pre JYM X if… You want the strongest energy boost possible and an all-in-one pre-workout with higher stimulant content.
- Go with Pre JYM Plus if… You want the best muscle pumps, endurance, and power with creatine monohydrate and a smooth energy experience with only one stimulant (caffeine).
Personally, I mostly stick with Pre JYM (OG) and Post JYM BCAAs+ Recovery Matrix, since I prefer creatine HCl and the balanced system approach.
But if I need an extra mental and physical jolt, I reach for Pre JYM X.
And for lifters looking for the biggest pumps and endurance boost, Pre JYM Plus is the ultimate choice.
Whichever formula fits your goals, just know that all three deliver full, research-backed doses of key performance ingredients—no fillers, no underdosing. That’s the JYM way.
