The Use Of Creatine

[muscledog]

I used to use creatine (back at the beginging of high school). It worked real well. My question is, if you just take a small amount, each day will it improve your strength? And if it does improve it, do you lose what you gained if you stop taking creatine?

Thanks

 

[diamonddiceclay]

you do lose gains because the water weight gain goes away

 

[110%]

first just at diamond said after you are off it, yes you will lose some of your strength.

about what you said do you improve strenght each day, if u mean each workout i dontk now about that, but yes you will notice some great strength gains. i take 5 g with 75 g dextrose and 50 g whey in my postworkout shake when bulking, cycling it 6 weeks on 3 weeks off. it worked great for me.

 

[HellsMessenger]

I agree with 110%. You have to cycle the stuff cause it seems to lose it's effectiveness after a while. I gained 10 lbs first time I used it, but never got that much gain again in subsequent cycles. I notice about a 3 lb drop in my weight when I'm off the stuff and I'm normally between 180 and 190#.

 

[muscledog]

its been awhile since I used the stuff and cant remember if I lossed any after getting off of it. What I don't understand is why pay 30$ to get stronger but then turn around and lose it when you get off the stuff.

Kevin

 

[louden_swain]

I hear that people report increased muscle pulls when on this stuff. Has this happened to anyone?

 

[CollegeKid]

if muscle pulls == muscle cramping then yes... i have insane leg cramps when on creatine

 

[TheOak84]

first just at diamond said after you are off it, yes you will lose some of your strength.

about what you said do you improve strenght each day, if u mean each workout i dontk now about that, but yes you will notice some great strength gains. i take 5 g with 75 g dextrose and 50 g whey in my postworkout shake when bulking, cycling it 6 weeks on 3 weeks off. it worked great for me.

why not just take cell tech and nitro tech

 

[endpoint]

if muscle pulls == muscle cramping then yes... i have insane leg cramps when on creatine

I get crazy cramps too....i cant balance my water levels at all.
i have had cramps on creatine that have lasted more than 30mins. i couldnt reduce these at all.

I imagine muscle pull would be easy for someone who gets effected like this (like my self)

Liquid creatine works fine with me how ever...more for the endurance thing....not the bulk. shame about the $$$

 

[michaelcoutts]

what does creating do exactly?
I thought it was used to repair muscle tissue quicker.