Creatine Supplements?

[apiago16]

Hey everyone. I'm an 18 year old guy (5'11, 140 lbs) looking to put on some muscle mass. I've never really worked out/strength trained, but I have a pretty good body composition/weight naturally but not nearly enough muscle (esp. upper body). I've been looking into starting a basic strength training program (if anyone has suggestions I'd love to hear them) and I was wondering if anyone here has taken creatine supplements in addition to their workout and has seen results. It's supposed to really enhance muscle gain naturally and is really proven to have little to no side effects, so tell me what you guys think :)

[Renata_cmp]

don't take that it sucks. Eat lean protein like eggs, lean meat, fish and beans. Supplements are just a scam. gaining muscle mass is a very slow process, there's no shortcut to it and every people telling you otherwise is a liar trying to get your money.

[Zenos]

Hey everyone. I'm an 18 year old guy (5'11, 140 lbs) looking to put on some muscle mass. I've never really worked out/strength trained, but I have a pretty good body composition/weight naturally but not nearly enough muscle (esp. upper body). I've been looking into starting a basic strength training program (if anyone has suggestions I'd love to hear them) and I was wondering if anyone here has taken creatine supplements in addition to their workout and has seen results. It's supposed to really enhance muscle gain naturally and is really proven to have little to no side effects, so tell me what you guys think :)



My advice is stick to whole foods.

This article should help some what as it gives types of food to eat in it:

http://elliotthulse.com/history-bodybuilding-nutrition/

[IAMWILL]

Step 1: calculate your TDEE using an onlince calculator, then eat 500 calories above it.
Step 2: Follow a beginners workout program. I recommend Stronglifts 5x5. If you feel like doing more try out Ice Cream Fitness, which is a lot like Stronglifts but accessory exercises.
Step 3: Experience mad gainz.

Its a long process, but you can make some serious progress in the first 3-6 months, depending on how consistent you are with diet, training, and rest. I'd focus on major compound movements first (Squad, Bench Press, Overhead Press, Deadlift, and Pullups) before moving on to isolation exercises.

Creatine is fine to take and proven to work. Its very cheap too, you can buy half a years worth of it for like $20. Don't believe all the crazy nonsense you hear about it, as long as you drink a bit more water there won't be any downsides. Also, if you struggle to eat a lot, consider buying weight gainer. It makes for an easy and convenient way to hit your daily caloric needs.

[Human]

I don't think you should start taking creatine supplements now, you should wait until you've begun working out properly, as it will probably just be a waste until you're at a higher level of training

[marko1707]

I would say the same. Try to train first without any supplements. To gain muscles needs a bit of time. Maybe you can also change your things you eat.

[dirtyboxer55]

Step 1: calculate your TDEE using an onlince calculator, then eat 500 calories above it.
Step 2: Follow a beginners workout program. I recommend Stronglifts 5x5. If you feel like doing more try out Ice Cream Fitness, which is a lot like Stronglifts but accessory exercises.
Step 3: Experience mad gainz.

Its a long process, but you can make some serious progress in the first 3-6 months, depending on how consistent you are with diet, training, and rest. I'd focus on major compound movements first (Squad, Bench Press, Overhead Press, Deadlift, and Pullups) before moving on to isolation exercises.

Creatine is fine to take and proven to work. Its very cheap too, you can buy half a years worth of it for like $20. Don't believe all the crazy nonsense you hear about it, as long as you drink a bit more water there won't be any downsides. Also, if you struggle to eat a lot, consider buying weight gainer. It makes for an easy and convenient way to hit your daily caloric needs.
i agree but weight gainers are usually rip offs if you cant gain weight... then eat more.

[Saint]

don't take that it sucks. Eat lean protein like eggs, lean meat, fish and beans. Supplements are just a scam. gaining muscle mass is a very slow process, there's no shortcut to it and every people telling you otherwise is a liar trying to get your money.

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements though,and it's not a magic supplement that helps you build muscle. it allows you to push yourself further for an extra rep or two,even increase your 1rm by a tad bit,which in turns helps with muscle growth and endurance. there's a whole page of how it works if you're interested in learning more about it.

back on topic with that said,i wouldn't take any supplement when I'm just starting out if i were you. instead of being bedazzled about every supplement there is when you're starting to work out,I'd focus on on your current task at hand which is just sticking to whichever routine that you're following. and in 6 months or even a year later when you feel like it'll be actually beneficial to you,research and learn more about it.

also it should be mentioned that not everyone would react the same way to creatine. i've known people that have had creatine and it had little to no effect on them,and the opposite on others. how your body reacts to creatine is probably different on everyone,and it's something you should think about too.

[guy1233]

creatine is a bad idea for u, if u take it and dont work ut you will gain 5 pounds a week

[Guitarguy9]

Creatine is awesome. Just be sure it's fully dissolved in warm liquid (cool it after if you want) before you take it. Otherwise, it'll just go right through your digestive tract and not be absorbed.

[Jem310]

Hey everyone. I'm an 18 year old guy (5'11, 140 lbs) looking to put on some muscle mass. I've never really worked out/strength trained, but I have a pretty good body composition/weight naturally but not nearly enough muscle (esp. upper body). I've been looking into starting a basic strength training program (if anyone has suggestions I'd love to hear them) and I was wondering if anyone here has taken creatine supplements in addition to their workout and has seen results. It's supposed to really enhance muscle gain naturally and is really proven to have little to no side effects, so tell me what you guys think :)

I have taken it and I am also taking it currently. It's not a magic supplement or a steroid that will instantly turn you into the hulk. It is extremely helpful tho. It helps you push a little more weight or do a little more with your workout which can help building muscle and strength a lot. It also makes the muscles look a little bit more fuller. I really like it. However, you have to drink a lot of water. Without water, the creatine will have little to no effect and will make you dehydrated because when the muscles are saturated with creatine, water is drawn to them. Also, without enough water, I have experienced stomach pain. But overall, I think it is a great supplement. You just need to know how to use it and utilize it properly. Also a good basic strength training programs would be, in my opinion, Stronglifts 5x5 and rippetoe's starting strength. I've done Stronglifts 5x5 in the past and gained a lot of strength and muscle with it.

[sprint]

Build baseline strength natrually (do stronglifts 5x5) once you seen noticeable change and your muscle growth isn't as fast, start taking creatine.