Any of u bro's use creatine? should I use it?

[Anonymous]

So i work out about 3-5 times a week.. i take Amplfied whey bioltic extreme 60 protein shake. works for me increases stamina so they advertised it right. and i can see results so far i'm pretty much in shape and bulit now ( i've been working out for a while by the way ) and i play soccer... so my cousin recomended trying out creatine... i was like let me do some research first before i use it.. so appently it does work it fills ur muscles with water.. but the thing im wondering about is. is it good? what happens when i stop working or stop taking it? is it gunna harm me? the only reason i would wanna use it is for my Abs. and i dont take any pre-work outs. i try going natural as possible

[Jaden69]

Creatine is steroids.
/joke

I don't know what you meant by using it for your abs, it doesn't help abs. What it does is use the water you drink and pulls it into your muscles, which gives you more strength during short intense training.

You need to be drinking around 120oz of water daily, otherwise you get dehydrated, and your kidneys fuck up. It'll make you very bloated though because of the excess water and will kind of make you look fat.

I usually cycle it for a month and then get off it and gain about 5-10 lbs.

[Asker]

ya i dont wanna look fat... what i mean for abs is im having a hard time gettin a 6 pk

[BertMacklinFBI]

like glutamine, i wouldn't use creatine.

www.brobible.com/.../

[Asker]

why?

[BertMacklinFBI]

the link explains it

[maiez]

it doesn't, it says creatine monohydrate is perfectly valid, just not other forms.

[BertMacklinFBI]

@maiez oh fuck that link doesn't even have creatine on it. wrong link hahaa

[BertMacklinFBI]

@maiez wait yes it does. fuck im totally fucked right now

[Consultant]

Creatine is pretty well proven amigo. Tons of benefits, including things peripheral to lifting like memory boost.

[BertMacklinFBI]

@Consultant i try to keep it as natural as possible. no shame in using supplements though.

[SuperNurse]

Creatine, which is a naturally occurring substance in red meats, is a great supplement that has been clinically proven to improve strength and muscular performance. You have to know how to take it correctly though. You can buy cheap creatine monohydrate in powder form at GNC or any other supplement store for under 10 dollars a bottle. It's a flavorless powder that you can add to your shakes or just add to water. You should start off with a loading dose of 25g every day for the week to reach peak creatine levels. After that, you should take a maintenance dose of 5g every day (the universally recommended amount on bottle) to maintain those levels. While taking creatine, YOU NEED TO DRINK ENOUGH OF WATER. I read somewhere that you need to drink 4 ounces of water per gram of creatine that you ingest. I just grab a gallon water jug every morning and make sure it's gone by the end of the day. An no, you do not have to "cycle" creatine. Continual use gives continual benefits.

[soberpiper]

drinking lots of water is the best way to keep muscle tissue hydrated. And consuming a good protein source immediately after exercise will speed up the rate at which the tissue repairs itself. I myself am not a huge advocate of taking multiple supplements or added substances. A well balanced diet, plenty of fluids, and a well designed exercise program are the keys to fitness for me.

[maiez]

You can't use it and just get abs it doesn't work like that. I have been using it for about a month and I gained about 15lbs (trying and dieting hard), looking much better as well. It doesn't make me feel different. If you stop taking it then you will lose some water weight but keep muscle size. Its not gonna harm you unless you dont drink your daily recommended amount of water, and it can be bad for your kidneys if you produce too much creatinine in your body.

[Rahdle]

I used it. It has no side effects that I know about. Seems to be pretty simple on your body. Mine tasted like cheap kool-aid

[Asker]

lol...

[Rahdle]

If you're looking for abs, I wouldn't go creatine. You're goin for those bottom two of your six pack. With that little pudge layer on it. You know the one I'm talking about. But I'd recommend super leg lifts. Find a ledge that you can lay on your back on with your hips and legs hanging off the edge. But you need something to grab to hold you there. Anyways, leg lifts where you have to lift your hips as well are by far the best way to work out your lower abs. This gives you a six pack FAST

[Asker]

can u have a link with pics?

[Rahdle]

Of the ledge thing? I built one once with handles and everything but I bet you could just use a bed or couch. You just gotta find something to grab hold of. Then hang your butt and legs off the edge and start doing leg lifts. They're hard but work good. If it's too hard at first, you can bend your knees to make it easier. Then as your core gets stronger, try and do it with straight legs

[Hephaestus]

Used it for a while a few years back, It's good... but water retention can become an issue... and if ya use too much, upsets ya stomach fierce.

[sid312]

I always mix my creatine with herion and coke. Speed and get big at the same time i am onto something!

[Consultant]

I like creatine, good pumps in the gym. Sets and sets for dayyyysss

[Asker]

will i look fat at the end?

[Consultant]

Nope. That's all depending on your diet.

[Asker]

ok, when should i take it?

[Consultant]

30 minutes before without. Creatine converts ADP back into ATP for energy for high intensity, short blasts of energy. Lifting is the perfect application for creatine. Hydrates your muscles as well, helps carries nutrients for growth.

[Consultant]

Workout*

[Asker]

I'll try it the thing is I have a hard time drinking water I slack a lot on watter.

[Consultant]

Drink 1 gallon a day. Drink more to retain less water, as counter intuitive as that might be.