I've read the various myths and facts about creatine, and I took it only a few times while in college. Since college I have worked out hard over three years, but all I ever took was protein. I would like to basically get that "extra" -- you know, to do 8 reps instead of 6 on the bench. I want that extra push, and my plan would be to just take a little before and a little after, maybe like 5 MG. I don't want to get carried away. I've never done roids or anything and don't want to look bloated, either. As I said I just want that extra strength to get shit done without taking it to an extreme. TIA
Go with creatine monohydrate! You'll start with a load cycle, 1 teaspoon (5g) every 4 hours for 5 days. After that, 1 teaspoon a day after you lift. I cycle 3 months on, 1 off. Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum mobile app
IMO if you just want a little extra lifting power you won't need creatine. Don't get me wrong, creatine is proven and works VERY well, I have taken it myself. But it bloats you, which you have said you don't want. If you just want to be able to lift more then take a look at some pre-workout supplements. Here are a few to consider: Jack3d - This is a good one, I took it one time and managed to walk a 45 minute journey in about 20 minutes lmao, but the beta-alanine in it made me crash hard. 1MR - (1 More Rep) Haven't had much experience with this but my friend uses it and swears by it. iForce Hemavol - This, in my opinion, is the best PWO on the market. Tastes great and doesn't make you crash. The pumps from this are unreal also, like seriously I took this before a chest session and I thought my pecs were going to explode.
Pretty sure the loading cycle was proved not necessary. But like anything with fitness, everybody is different. Heres some info on creatine http://jakestone.hubpages.com/hub/Creatine-Monohydrate-Facts-and-Myths
I'll look into those. What about NO-Xplode? I knew a lot of people who used to take that stuff. And how long pre-workout do I take that stuff? I'm kind of the fence. The older I get the more winded I have become in workouts. I'm in fairly good shape for a 26 year old in the United States (haha) but like I said, I'm looking into whether creatine is the right route to go or whether I should take a PWO supplement.
I drink a good amount of water each day. Probably not enough but more than the average person I would assume. Water doesn't give me that extra endurance though. (I do sweat A LOT. Always have.)
I have heard this, too, with the loading. I read an article on either BodyBuilding or Men's Health about taking a month off, perhaps in the summer, to let muscles break through and not to have an opposite effect of flubby mass. But then other sites (like the one someone else mentioned with myths and facts) say not to load.
NO-Xplode is also another option, those were just the first three I could think of haha I'd take Hemavol above all others though bro it really is of a different class. I think it's really up to you which route you take bro. If you don't mind bloating a little then creatine is a safe option; you'll gain strength and you'll also look slightly bigger because the creatine makes your muscles retain water, so they look larger. However if you want to avoid being bloated and looking more ripped, a PWO is definitely preferable. There's usually directions of the tubs but the general rule is to take it around 30-45mins before your workout. You'll literally feel like you can lift the entire gym lol. I like to think of it as legal cocaine haha. If you want me to explain how creatine vs PWO works in more detail feel free to inbox me, i'm happy to help you make your choice depending on what you ultimately want from your product.
Yes, I mean it is very important to stay hydrated while supplementing creatine. Sounds like you wont have a problem with that though.
there are no myths about creatine. it's one of the most widely-used and widely studied supplements. it works. http://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/
p.s. you don't need pre-work supps. imo. actually all that caffeine-based, sugar-loaded crap is best to avoid. find foods that will give you energy. look into eating more greens, and try green shakes. try "super foods" like maca powder or chia/flex seeds. organic liquid vitamins with full vitamin b6 complex and niacin. also try some nootropics like flow or alpha brain.
I used beast nutrition for like 3 months, gained like 10-15 lbs (good) and just looked so effin swoll all the time. Take it if your serious about lifting and know for sure you can get in the weight room no less than 4,days a week Sent from my XT1080 using Grasscity Forum mobile app