Creatine?

[Comic]

Probably going on creatine monohydrate. It was recommended by multiple people. I just want to know is it true start looking bulky after just the loading stage? Also, I was wondering some methods you guys use when taking it. Methods meaning correct times to take it, correct amounts, should I take breaks from it etc...

 

[Colossus]

Creatine acts as a cell volumizer so you will hold some fluid. You might notice a slight change in your look, and most users report a ~5 lb weight gain.

For monohydrate you will want to load. 5g 4 x a day for 5 days. Then 10g a day thereafter. take it with juice or gatorade as a carbohydrate will help you assimilate it faster. Stay hydrated while on. Creatine has been proven and re-proven safe and effective so dont listen to any BS that it will harm your kidneys, liver, etc.

 

[EvilAgenda]

Creatine is great. It's the way to go. Safe for kidneys, make sure to drink plenty of water.

I do one scoop of Fruit Punch Creatine with 1 cup (8-10 oz) of water. It tastes great. I consume it immediately after the work out.

 

[Ciel]

Forget everything you heard about the "loading period".

Just take normal dosage from the start. 5g a day.

 

[020204]

Creatine is great, you don't need to load excessively a teaspoon a day on training days will do. It will give you good lean muscle if your diet is good and your training is plugged in. Jack 3d which contains creatine is really good too.

 

[Theminatar]

Creatine is great. It's the way to go. Safe for kidneys, make sure to drink plenty of water.

I do one scoop of Fruit Punch Creatine with 1 cup (8-10 oz) of water. It tastes great. I consume it immediately after the work out.

This is what I do during the bulking up stage, I take one scoop before, and after my workout.

 

[Re-ac-tor]

I get the preggo look off Mono, so I take concentrated creatine hydrochloride.

I like it, as the Geranium and Beta-Alanine are bonuses.

 

[Comic]

Thanks guys! I'm going to start it in September. I'm looking to put on 15 lbs by Christmas so hopefully creatine can contribute to the effort. When do I take protein shakes when I'm on creatine? Currently I take them after workouts, but I was planning to take creatine after workouts...

 

[Ciel]

Do you actually know what creatine does, btw?

 

[Alle_Gory]

Do you actually know what creatine does, btw?

He seems to think it's some miracle substance.

OP, creatine is a cell volumizer and it helps you add a rep or two to heavy exercises. It adds a bit of extra "energy" in your muscles after the ATP (the energy "currency" molecule in the human body) reserves run out. The CTP reserves take over until they also run out.

Creatine is already found in the muscles. Supplementation helps you add some more.

 

[Comic]

He seems to think it's some miracle substance.

OP, creatine is a cell volumizer and it helps you add a rep or two to heavy exercises. It adds a bit of extra "energy" in your muscles after the ATP (the energy "currency" molecule in the human body) reserves run out. The CTP reserves take over until they also run out.

Creatine is already found in the muscles. Supplementation helps you add some more.

Not at all, I was looking for something to give me an extra boost when working out. Maybe something to add a couple pounds and get me closer to my goal.

 

[Ciel]

... Creatine won't add a couple of pounds of any substantial form lol.

 

[user43770]

... Creatine won't add a couple of pounds of any substantial form lol.

With the extra intensity he'll get from the creatine, it's very possible that it could help him to add muscle that he wouldn't otherwise have had. Also, he didn't say the weight had to be muscle; nothing wrong with a little water weight. Though, I do agree that the original poster should keep his expectations within reason. Creatine isn't exactly a wonder drug.

 

[Ciel]

Yeah but I'm saying creatine won't actually give you jack if you don't know how to utilise it. Some people go on creatine and then try to bench 10kg heavier than they normally do, which isnt gonna go anywhere.

Volume, not mass. Keep that in mind OP.

 

[SgtSplacker]

LOL "C4 Extreme" by cellucor before your workout. It's creatine, no lame ass loading stage. You only drink it before you hit the gym it's a beautiful thing. I swear by that crap and I will always make sure to have some of it on hand even when i'm off it for special occasions, diving etc...

What I have felt creatine do is that it prevents your muscles from fatigue. So you get bigger because you can work out harder, longer...

 

[Konada]

Should I start taking creatine?

Well alot of guys around here advocate creatine consumption for muscle gain/strength. Right now I'm kinda unsure whether I should be taking creatine when I just started lifting (2 and a half months ago.) I need some opinions from the veterans here :rock:

 

[user43770]

Sure. Just be sure to work hard, eat well and get enough sleep. Oh, and drink a lot of water.

 

[EvilAgenda]

Absolutely Konada, you know it.

Just like Tyte said, work out hard, eat well, and get 8 hours of sleep every day. It will make your progress to gain muscles 4 times faster.

 

[d!ckmojo]

Jeff Cavaliere reckons that you don't need to load and you don't need to cycle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0zn7Dp3nY4&feature=channel_video_title

 

[Bradenn]

You can also use salmon fish this way because you can also find creatine in its meat.Creatine can also be found in red meats and tuna. However, it is not a good idea to eat an excessive amount of red meat due to its high saturated fat and cholesterol content.