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Originally posted by supafly
I have used creatine for three months in a row. It took a few weeks to take effect. I noticed that I could train harder and longer. But I sometimes got cramps the day after I trained, then I stopped using it. Quiting the creatine got me back where I were before I started using it, so I guess it's nice if you are looking for a temporary power-upgrade
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It is during that temporary power upgrade in which you gain lean muscle mass. This is why a lot of people start taking creatine when they reach a plateau in their weight lifting. Remember, you cannot make muscle gains if you aren't steadily lifting heavier weights
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Example: When I decided to bulk up a little, I went from 6' 175 to 6' 200 lbs while taking creatine. My strength raised and I was able to lift heavier and also longer while on the creatine (like you stated). I then started my cutting plan, got off the creatine, and am currently back down to 173ish with less bodyfat then when I started. Yes, I cannot lift as heavy weights as I did when I was 200, but I have gained a lot of lean muscle mass and look better and can lift a lot more then I could previously before my bulk session when I was 175.