Comments on: The Best Way To Take Creatine Monohydrate https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/ free workouts to build muscle & lose fat fast Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:06:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jordan https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-63404 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:06:32 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-63404 Hey mark, I’m turning 15 in 2 months and i am trying to bulk up for high school baseball. I’m about 5’10 and weigh 150 pounds.Would doing this program be recommended and if not not what would.
Sincerely,
Jordan

]]> By: Maximus https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-62265 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:48:10 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-62265 I just started this method, but I’m unsure of something..
On my workout days I have 20 g/per day
And on my non work out days I take 20g also?

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-55253 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:38:16 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-55253 @Craig. Thanks for the great comments Craig.
Yes, that is my dosage when using this particular 3-on, 3-off cycle.
As far as loading or just maintenance is concerned – my take on it is that the idea of loading is to create maximal muscle creatine concentrations as quickly as possible. However, JUST using the maintenance dose alone will also achieve this, though over a much longer period of time.
It’s possible that you already have attained this concentration and therefore a loading phase would be counterproductive.
If you want to load, stay off creatine for 3 weeks and then cycle back on it.
Hope that helps.
Take Care,
Mark.

]]> By: Craig https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-55231 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:16:06 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-55231 Hey Mark!

I could spend an hour rattling on about how incredibly awesome and overwhelmingly useful your site, honesty, and knowledge is to so many of us. Over the past year, I have completely transformed my body, from stick-thin to ripped, lean and muscular. The progress has been so fantastic that I am regularly asked if I am “on something”. I take that as a compliment…lol.

Thanks to a fantastic trainer that I work with 5x a week and a fellow bodybuilder (who has over 30 years experience in the sport) who assisted me in tailoring my high protein, carb-manipulation diet (which is much like yours, though I have 3 strict days followed by a carb-up day on the 4th, then repeat…works wonders….he is aware of your site and praises your research and advice as proven truth), I have come so incredibly far this past year and I am thrilled to continue this highly-rewarding personal journey.

Anyhow, in trying to keep this to the point, when it comes to creatine (I use AST’s Micronized as you suggest….along with Nature’s Best Isopure, which is HANDS DOWN the very best protein on the market…thank you Mark!), but I feel am a bit off in my consumption of the creatine. Since I started using it (months ago) I was told to only use the maintenance phase. So, for months, I included 5 grams in my morning shake, and 5 grams in my post-workout shake. Now though, I want to change the usage for the maximum effect. Should I just start a loading phase now, or come off creatine completely for 2.5-3 weeks then start again?

Also, is this your recommended timing for consumption?:

How To Use Creatine Monohydrate
1. Take 1 serving 10 mins before your workout
2. Take 1 serving 10 mins after your workout with your post workout shake
3. Take 1 more serving within 3 hours of working out
4. Take 1 or 2 more (if necessary depending on your dosage) throughout the day, morning and/or night.

Thank you in advance for EVERYTHING!

Your fan,

Craig

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-37548 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:46:31 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-37548 @Ed – no I don’t believe there’s any conflict here. Just ensure you drink adequate water.

]]> By: Ed https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-37003 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:49:27 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-37003 Hey man, I’ve been using this method for around 6 weeks, and seen some great results, which I thank you for.
Reading up about creatine, I’ve heard mixed views about the effects of coffee when using creatine. Could you enlighten me on the effects, and tell me if it would at all be detrimental to my results, either during the 3 days on, and 3 days of abstaining.

Cheers,
Ed

]]> By: shaun https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-31975 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:22:59 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-31975 i just finished my first 3 days loading 20g a day, guna give this a go for a while, sounds a good idea.

]]> By: channy https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-26952 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:40:44 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-26952 hi mark. should we take creatine dose on resting days also? if yes then is there any need to reduce the dose? also tell me abt soy protein powder intake. as there is so much controversy, most dreadful one is its estrogenic side effect. bcuz.. i was willing to add on soy powder with whey protein

]]> By: Robus https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-22941 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:23:50 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-22941 Im taking the KA creatine (Pride-Retaliate) which works fine for me right now. But i noticed that the creatine that im taking comes with some sort of enzyme which suppost to make creatine more absorbant and therefor better, giving more results etc. Do you think this could make KA creatine better then Monohydrate?

]]> By: paul https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-20250 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:52:15 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-20250 tried massacra by olimp,bloated,scutters,not worth the 55euro,nice fancy tub though.

]]> By: Ben https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-19749 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:59:36 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-19749 Mark, any updates on the new creatine-taking method? Any benefits seen or felt with the 3 on/3off schedule?
Thanks,
Ben

]]> By: Stephen https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-14778 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:24:25 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-14778 Hey Mark great stuff on this website, have a question concerning supplements. I have been hearing of this FDA approved supplement called Muscle Synergy by Beverly Hills nutrition, would you advise taking it or how do you feel about it? thanx

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-13735 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:53:47 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-13735 There is no proof Jarrod, that’s why I stated I would experiment with it myself to test it. My findings are that a regular load and maintenance is just as effective.
Mark

]]> By: jarrod https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-13682 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:03:36 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-13682 Could you possibly provide a link to the proof that this is effective

]]> By: Dave https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-12490 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:05:26 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-12490 Hi Mark,
I’m approximately 210lbs (6ft 1″), so obviously in the 25 grams category. I haven’t been a big creatine user previously and have just started a new workout/nutrition plan. Will taking creatine for the average joe working out at least 3 X a week create bigger muscle gains and in return burn more calories/melt away fat faster? Or is this something that’s better to do when at a certain BF % to “bulk up”? Thanks!

]]> By: Kenny https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-11818 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:20:37 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-11818 Hey mark do I need to buy L-Glutamine supplement if I take 100% Whey Protein Optimum Nutrition (which already has 4 grams of glutamine per serving) ?

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-11452 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:56:04 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-11452 With this method you take creatine 3 days on, 3 days off no matter what. Weekends and non-workout days are included.
Mark

]]> By: Josh https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-11451 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:41:31 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-11451 Mark do you take creatine even on the weekend and non workout days?

]]> By: Kenny https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-11355 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:37:12 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-11355 Also I do the 3day workout thing so how should I cycle it?

]]> By: Kenny https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-11354 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:29:44 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-11354 Hi Mike I weigh 112 pounds, do I take creatine on non-workout days? and if so when? Also do i Also take 15 grams of creatine?

]]> By: creatine supplements https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-11142 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:59:05 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-11142 Interesting…I’ve never heard of this type of a creatine cycle, but it sounds like it actually makes sense. I was never a big believer in the load and then maintain idea. I’ll have to try this sometime.

]]> By: Andrics https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-10753 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:23:21 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-10753 How are you finding this way of taking your creatine, or too early to say? rgds A

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-9399 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:20:01 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-9399 @ Leonor. No, AST’s micronized creatine is like fine powder, not gritty at all. I highly recommend it.
@ Luay. No, certainly not. Your current water intake is enough.
@ Paul. Go for 25 grams. If all you’re having before your morning workout is a shake, your performance may be suffering. I would advise a solid meal pre and a shake afterwards with your creatine.

]]> By: Paul https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-9395 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:45:34 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-9395 Hi, i weigh 250 pounds should i be doing more than 20grams. I’ve just been putting a heaped teaspoon of creatine in my morning pre-work out shake, 3 days a week when i go to the gym. Should i have some creatine after my work out, i dont have a post work out shake as i’m trying to keep the weight down.

]]> By: Luay https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/#comment-9334 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:17:50 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=397#comment-9334 Hi Mark. I know that dehydration is a potential side effect of taking CM. If I’m intaking 4-5x as much CM as I have been (5 g), will I need to intake 4-5x more water? I’m currently drinking 4-5 liters of water. 16-20 liters is pretty ridiculous.

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