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No, as long as you also consume some carbs within 30 minutes after. Otherwise it is just a expensive way of doing nothing.
I always take my Creatine straight after breakfast. Should I take it before?
No, as long as you also consume some carbs within 30 minutes after. Otherwise it is just a expensive way of doing nothing.
I always take my Creatine straight after breakfast. Should I take it before?
Somehow have found epic strength in the gym this week. Did a double chest/deadlift day on Sunday. Pulled a 230kg deadlift on Wednesday.
Have decided to switch from high bar to low bar squat.
Have also started reading starting strength by tiptoe which is an absolutely fantastic read.
I wasnt doing any cardio back then either. Now ill still be doing footy once a week and cycling / hiking some weekends. Thats the main reason i cant do 3x per week lifting which the starting strength programme advocates.
I'd take it before simply because - unlike OAKG or BCAAs - it doesn't ming and you might as well get science behind you.
The research I've read had the creatine taken 30 minutes before carbs; the SnC I used to train with said creatine and carbs should be taken together (same availability to the body).
I'd take it before simply because - unlike OAKG or BCAAs - it doesn't ming and you might as well get science behind you.
Uh-oh... Another low bar squatter!
Next you'll be growing a beard, a gut and an American accent.
How much carb is required? In the morning I typically have a smoothie with a couple of pieces of fruit, protein powder, scoop of porridge oats. Is it OK alongside that?
Have you heard any more on OAKG? Is it still something to consider??
That sounds fine - the equivalent of a flat energy drink would be optimal so what you're doing sounds great.
Out of interest, are you planning on eventually shedding the fat you have and will put on from these extra calories or are you just purely aiming to get stronger and have no interest in aesthetics?
I ask because while it sounds difficult getting extra calories for this program, i can only imagine a healthy cut/deficit even harder when you are a very fussy eater. The worst thing after spending time gaining muscle would be to lose it all cutting due to poor diet and be left with the extra fat gained during the bulk.
Low bar squat is going to take some getting used to. It is really pushing my flexibility.
Make sure youre not going too deep. When i did it my stance was too narrow too so check that. Shoulder width is a bit misleading especially if youre taller. The tubow trick works well too if you find knees are moving forward too much.
Not so much back/leg flexibility. More getting the bar low enough on the back. I guess it will get easier with time.
Wider grip to start, then bring it in as you warm up and as your flexibility improves. Youre having overhand grip right, not trying to hold the bar with thumbs around?
Out of interest, how many calories (very roughly) do you all take in per day?
Must be a good 3-4K. I don’t count, I just try to pile them in with milkshakes, nuts, peanut butter etc. I work out about 2 hours a day now though so most probably just burn off.