30 Seconds SummaryResearch Spotlight: Pre- vs post-workout creatine supplementation
- Creatine monohydrate is commonly used to enhance strength and muscle growth during resistance training.
- The study compared the effects of consuming 5g of creatine either before or after workouts in 19 young, male bodybuilders over four weeks.
- Participants followed a five-day-per-week bodybuilding program, using a push-pull-legs split with varying repetitions.
- Measurements taken were fat-free mass (FFM) and strength, via BodPod and 1RM bench press tests, respectively.
- No significant differences were found between pre- and post-workout supplementation groups overall, though post-workout group showed slightly better gains in FFM.
- Results suggest a minor potential benefit of post-workout creatine intake, but more extensive studies are needed to confirm any definitive timing effects.
- Current advice is to focus on consistent creatine supplementation, as the exact timing appears less critical.
Stronger By Science
Jack Quint
