I have done my research, understand how creatine works and the unknown long term side effects. I've done protein shakes and have seen little results. But will creatine help me get what I want, a more toned, male model type body? Like some say, does it make you face look thicker, fatter?
Throughout highschool I played football (QB, TE, OT) and weighed a maximum of 205 lbs, 6'01. I've been around people who have been taking creatine and never was able to (my parents wouldnt let me). Since then, I managed to dislocate my shoulder and stop working out (golf is my primary sport and have never been able to get too buff) and my strength has dropped. I am now 19, a freshman in college and want to tone up and become more solid. I have currently been dieting (about 2months) and working out 4-5 times a week. But I think the dieting isn't allowing me the nutrients to work out to my full potential and build muscle. I am big boned, have broad shoulders and I’m currently 6'01, 175 lbs. My body fat % is estimated at 12-13%, and while I consider my body fit, I am an overachiever and would love to get that under 5%. If I continued eating healthy, continued working out, would creatine use increase muscle mass, burn fat, and give me a more lean fit body (I don't really want to gain a lot of weight, but if its muscle and looks good I’m down for it). I specifically want to target PECS, ABS, and back.
My current diet is around 1000-1250 calories a day.
My current workout routine is:
Day 1: Pecs and Triceps: Flat Bench Press (5x5 and 20,18,16), Incline Dumbbell Press (20,18,16), Decline Bench (20,18,16), Flyers (12,10,8), Pushups (3x20), (sometimes ill substitute Cable Crossovers and Hammer Strength Incline), Sit-ups and Abdominal Workout. Cardio (Bike 20mins, Run 10 mins)
Day 2: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders: Dumbbell Curls (12,10,8), Full Bar Curls (20,18,16), Shoulders- Lift Dumbbells over Head and extend toward ceiling (12,10,8), (ill add in machine curls, and hammer strength for shoulders), Cardio (Bike 20 mins, Run 10 mins).
Day 3: Cardio (Bike 20 mins, Run 10 mins)
Thanks for any help you can give me, I don’t know who else to ask.
Throughout highschool I played football (QB, TE, OT) and weighed a maximum of 205 lbs, 6'01. I've been around people who have been taking creatine and never was able to (my parents wouldnt let me). Since then, I managed to dislocate my shoulder and stop working out (golf is my primary sport and have never been able to get too buff) and my strength has dropped. I am now 19, a freshman in college and want to tone up and become more solid. I have currently been dieting (about 2months) and working out 4-5 times a week. But I think the dieting isn't allowing me the nutrients to work out to my full potential and build muscle. I am big boned, have broad shoulders and I’m currently 6'01, 175 lbs. My body fat % is estimated at 12-13%, and while I consider my body fit, I am an overachiever and would love to get that under 5%. If I continued eating healthy, continued working out, would creatine use increase muscle mass, burn fat, and give me a more lean fit body (I don't really want to gain a lot of weight, but if its muscle and looks good I’m down for it). I specifically want to target PECS, ABS, and back.
My current diet is around 1000-1250 calories a day.
My current workout routine is:
Day 1: Pecs and Triceps: Flat Bench Press (5x5 and 20,18,16), Incline Dumbbell Press (20,18,16), Decline Bench (20,18,16), Flyers (12,10,8), Pushups (3x20), (sometimes ill substitute Cable Crossovers and Hammer Strength Incline), Sit-ups and Abdominal Workout. Cardio (Bike 20mins, Run 10 mins)
Day 2: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders: Dumbbell Curls (12,10,8), Full Bar Curls (20,18,16), Shoulders- Lift Dumbbells over Head and extend toward ceiling (12,10,8), (ill add in machine curls, and hammer strength for shoulders), Cardio (Bike 20 mins, Run 10 mins).
Day 3: Cardio (Bike 20 mins, Run 10 mins)
Thanks for any help you can give me, I don’t know who else to ask.
