Does My Situation Require Creatine?

stonecoldtruth · 03-11-2006, 08:01 AM

So, for the next 4 months (hopefully less) I'll be doing an... odd.. routine due to a RC injury.

D1 - Heavy Legs/Cardio
D2 - Cardio/Abs
D3 - High Rep Legs/Cardio
D4 - Cardio/Abs
D5 - Heavy Legs/Cardio
D6 - OFF
D7 - OFF

The exercises I can do right now:
Leg Press
Leg Curls
Leg Extensions
Calf Work

NO SQUATS/DLs due to shoulder, can't bear weight on it.

I'm cutting for the next 80 or so pounds *twiddle* Diet is a CKD with a carbup (VERY CLEAN) every 2 weeks.

My question is this, with a routine like this should I take creatine right now?

Thanks guys,
Josh

**NYCmitch25** · 03-11-2006, 02:40 PM

IMHO only use creatine on the carb up days (3-4 x's a day). However, since bulk creatine is so cheap it really doesnt matter.

I do believe from personal experience and literature that creatine is ineffective while carb depleting or calorie restrictioned diet.

Try both and see what works for you.

young_squatter · 03-11-2006, 11:58 PM

I would take creatine, just buy some BULK CEE.

MyTMouse · 03-12-2006, 12:18 AM

it is my opinion that creatine is MORE important when cutting than it is when bulking.

obviously bulking is more effective with creatine, but when you cut, you are essentially depriving your body of what it wants. And when it decides something needs to go, it gets rid of what uses calories. Case in point: muscle tissue.

In order to minimize the break down of muscle tissue, and increase muscular hydration i believe creatine should be used during a cut as well.

**skelooth** · 03-12-2006, 12:36 AM

yeah creatine is not going to do much for you while carb depleted bro. And you are going to be VERY carb depleted in your legs. I would be amazed if you were able to handle another heavy leg workout w/o a carb up inbetween. When I'm doing CKD Once i work a body part... that's it, it's shot until carb up.

Good luck regardless of what you do. That injury really sucks

DarkFalcon · 03-12-2006, 12:56 AM

How about adding some light strict arm work? I know I was able to do curls and cable push downs as long as my elbows were tucked tight against my sides.

uhockey · 03-13-2006, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyTMouse

it is my opinion that creatine is MORE important when cutting than it is when bulking.

obviously bulking is more effective with creatine, but when you cut, you are essentially depriving your body of what it wants. And when it decides something needs to go, it gets rid of what uses calories. Case in point: muscle tissue.

In order to minimize the break down of muscle tissue, and increase muscular hydration i believe creatine should be used during a cut as well.

I agree.

03-11-2006, 08:01 AM	#1
stonecoldtruth IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 535 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 12	Does My Situation Require Creatine? So, for the next 4 months (hopefully less) I'll be doing an... odd.. routine due to a RC injury. D1 - Heavy Legs/Cardio D2 - Cardio/Abs D3 - High Rep Legs/Cardio D4 - Cardio/Abs D5 - Heavy Legs/Cardio D6 - OFF D7 - OFF The exercises I can do right now: Leg Press Leg Curls Leg Extensions Calf Work NO SQUATS/DLs due to shoulder, can't bear weight on it. I'm cutting for the next 80 or so pounds twiddle Diet is a CKD with a carbup (VERY CLEAN) every 2 weeks. My question is this, with a routine like this should I take creatine right now? Thanks guys, Josh __________________ Designer Supplements Board Representative www.intelligentdesignmag.com www.designersupps.com josh@designersupps.com To my fellow MIP competitors :bringiton:

03-12-2006, 12:18 AM	#4
MyTMouse Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	it is my opinion that creatine is MORE important when cutting than it is when bulking. obviously bulking is more effective with creatine, but when you cut, you are essentially depriving your body of what it wants. And when it decides something needs to go, it gets rid of what uses calories. Case in point: muscle tissue. In order to minimize the break down of muscle tissue, and increase muscular hydration i believe creatine should be used during a cut as well. __________________

03-12-2006, 12:36 AM	#5
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	yeah creatine is not going to do much for you while carb depleted bro. And you are going to be VERY carb depleted in your legs. I would be amazed if you were able to handle another heavy leg workout w/o a carb up inbetween. When I'm doing CKD Once i work a body part... that's it, it's shot until carb up. Good luck regardless of what you do. That injury really sucks __________________ R I P

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03-11-2006, 02:40 PM	#2
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,117 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 52	IMHO only use creatine on the carb up days (3-4 x's a day). However, since bulk creatine is so cheap it really doesnt matter. I do believe from personal experience and literature that creatine is ineffective while carb depleting or calorie restrictioned diet. Try both and see what works for you.

03-11-2006, 11:58 PM	#3
young_squatter Amateur Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 47 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I would take creatine, just buy some BULK CEE.

03-12-2006, 12:56 AM	#6
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	How about adding some light strict arm work? I know I was able to do curls and cable push downs as long as my elbows were tucked tight against my sides.