should i take creatine

KingRead · 2018-06-08T17:17:09+00:00

I normally carry an extra 3-5lbs when using creatine consistently. Your muscles will always look full, like you have a slight pump all the time.

Youll always have more energy to squeeze out the last few reps. Yes it is worth the extra water consumption. Drink more water to look more jacked is a very good deal.

panzertanksarefun · 2018-06-08T17:21:48+00:00

I did a two month cycle with cellmass. Between 2200-2800 calories with roughly a gallon of water each day. I did 3-4 gym days depending on how busy I was during each week.

I gained 8lbs in that time. Once I stopped taking it I lost 3lbs which I'm guessing was the water retention.

I stopped taking cellmass because it upset my stomach after awhile and now I'm taking a pure micronized creatine which feels way better so far.

goingtobeatthisworld · 2018-06-08T17:02:35+00:00

Drink at least 2 litres (half a gallon) of water everyday and water retention won't be an issue.

Even if you're not on creatine you should be drinking that much water.

Redpillreader22 · 2018-06-08T17:47:48+00:00

So it doesn't really make your muscles look bigger or is it dependent on genetics?

JSuma · 2018-06-08T17:50:19+00:00

You’ll notice the difference 5g/day creatine monohydrate makes very quickly both aesthetically and functionally <14 days. Personally it looks and feels like I fast forwarded a bulking routine by a month. Buy a water gallon from walmart for 89¢ and refill it everyday. Carry it around the house with you, not that big of a challenge. You should be drinking that much water anyways, hydration leads to many benefits

The__Tren__Train · 2018-06-08T17:51:30+00:00

it really doesn't make much of a difference... I used to use it a good bit, then I started using steroids.

RedPilledRoaster · 2018-06-08T17:59:09+00:00

Yeah, just drink a gallon a day

Great results.

That being said, you may be a non-responder. In that case don’t take it

azwildcat74 · 2018-06-08T19:09:38+00:00

In my experience creatine didn't do much to change the way I looked, it did improve my strength notably though. I was a college football player and hit a plateau on lifts, was stuck at 365 for 2 reps on bench. Got on creatine and within 3 weeks time I was hitting 405 for 2 reps, I was able to go way more beast mode during workouts without burning out. That was after working out HARD for a year without use of creatine though, YMMV.

Fapisluv · 2018-06-08T20:39:20+00:00

Yes. You will see an improvement in your performance. And when you are fully loaded, you will be looking more buff. When i was fully loaded, i got about 4lbs. Others gain more weight.

Just drink a lot of water. 2 litres is the minimum.

[deleted] · 2018-06-08T20:54:13+00:00

Creatine is a great tool provided you hydrate sufficiently and don't overwork yourself. Positives are that you'll have ~5lbs of water concentrated in the muscles, giving a noticeably fuller impression and the ability to bang out a couple extra reps. The negatives are that you have to hydrate consistently and the extra muscle stamina does not necessary mean your tendons are ready for the extra work load, so be careful. I love the stuff and definitely recommend it.

thesmithofwords · 2018-06-08T22:14:13+00:00

it caused me to lose hair at an accelerated rate, not worth it IMO

BurnieSlander · 2018-06-08T23:33:01+00:00

I only take creatine. Food is for beta cucks who are addicted to flavor. Every meal is creatine. Creatine 4evr

DiggerClam · 2018-06-08T23:34:30+00:00

Yes.

RPLawyer · 2018-06-09T00:52:54+00:00

I had good results with a brand called Miopryme

BrodinsOats · 2018-06-09T04:20:42+00:00

I don't really notice much visual or performance difference with creatine but it has very well-supported evidence for improving performance so I take it.

Redpillreader22 · 2018-06-08T18:08:43+00:00

Part of the reason I am interested in just because I have already gotten my newbie gains and want more. I feel like taking creatine will make me look better quicker, sort of like a boost.

Title	should i take creatine
Author	Redpillreader22
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Date	June 8, 2018 4:56 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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