Creatine - best to take on a bulk?

GuybrushThreepw00d

Am i right in thinking that there's little point taking creatine when on a calorie deficit?
Building muscle and a calorie surplus go hand in hand, so i can't imagine that taking creatine on a deficit is much good.

Thoughts?

bokodasu

I still take it for recomp. The point is to help you get those last couple of reps, which you're still going to want whether you're trying to build or just not lose muscle.

SyStEmPhReAk

You can take creatine whenever. Remember, creatine is a non essential amino acid which means that it is produced by the human body naturally from the foods you eat - so you've already got creatine in your system without supplementation. Creatine provides more energy to your muscles during workouts, which can be usefull during bulks to gain muscle or during cuts to retain as much muscle mass as possible while losing weight - both fat and muscle are compromised during a calorie deficit.

sunsnstatheart

Interesting question. Looking forward to the responses but would agree with the above.

n0ob

broscience guys give creatine on a cut a no go because it makes your muscle appear a little water...you lose some striation.

Chief_Rocka

Creatine provides more energy to your muscles during workouts, which can be usefull during bulks to gain muscle or during cuts to retain as much muscle mass as possible while losing weight - both fat and muscle are compromised during a calorie deficit.

^this

fcp1234

Creatine helps me alot with recovery time and gives me more energy to workout.

fcp1234

Creatine provides more energy to your muscles during workouts, which can be usefull during bulks to gain muscle or during cuts to retain as much muscle mass as possible while losing weight - both fat and muscle are compromised during a calorie deficit.

^this

Oh yea this guy said it way better than me

n0ob

Creatine helps me alot with recovery time and gives me more energy to workout.

a woman on creatine?

PercivalHackworth

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/611349-let-s-talk-about-creatine
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/612226-let-s-talk-about-creatine-part-2

fcp1234

Creatine helps me alot with recovery time and gives me more energy to workout.

a woman on creatine?

What? It gives me energy on the treadmill:)

bcf7683

Creatine helps me alot with recovery time and gives me more energy to workout.

a woman on creatine?

What? It gives me energy on the treadmill:)

......:huh:

iWaffle

Creatine helps me alot with recovery time and gives me more energy to workout.

a woman on creatine?

I don't get it. What's wrong with women using creatine? It either works or it doesn't. It doesn't target your testicles. 95% of the creatine in your body is located in skeletal muscle cells. Women have skeletal muscle cells too.


The only reason I would say not to use it while cutting is if you were super concerned with the extra calories. Most creatine products come in a drink that's loaded with calories to help your creatine upload. If you don't mind the extra 150 - 200 calories then try it out. The stuff works.

n0ob

Creatine helps me alot with recovery time and gives me more energy to workout.

a woman on creatine?

What? It gives me energy on the treadmill:)

not an SNL fan I take it...read the image tags...

Game8

5g Creatine Monohydrate for life as long as you're lifting.

You can do hours and hours of research, you will eventually come to this conclusion ^^

n0ob

5g Creatine Monohydrate for life as long as you're lifting.

You can do hours and hours of research, you will eventually come to this conclusion ^^

yeah, it's actually one of those so proven suppliments it's silly not to take if you're strength training.