Protein, creatine and bulking

I'm 6ft 3.5in and weight about 168lbs, so pretty skinny. I've been going to the gym for a while and have gained some good muscle definition but still look pretty skinny although there has been noticeable improvement in my chest and upper back. My arms are still v. skinny though, particularly at the elbows.

I don't have the time to spend half the day eating. I use a whey protein supplement shake for post-gym workouts (twice a week; sometimes 3 times) and concentrate on high weight/low reps. I've put on about 1/2 stone since last Christmas - no fat as far as I can tell.

Is creatine a good option in my situation?

Reply 1

Stone

2

yes!!!! get cee (creatine ethyl esther) from bulkpowders.co.uk.

got to remember though, supplements are just that, a supplement, number 1 priority is making sure you get enough carbs, protein and fat from actual food and also eating the right stuff at the right time.

Reply 2

Barny

17

Despite what stone says, I'd say completely the opposite for you, don't take creatine yet, its obvious that your diet and training aren't anywhere near up to scratch. Bake the cake then add the icing.

You don't have time to spend half the day eating? Well you better find it, because thats the only way you're going to put on muscle, not creatine.

Reply 3

joyabbott

I think I'd be worried about your kidneys...

is it worth it?

Reply 4

Bis

1

imasillynarb

Despite what stone says, I'd say completely the opposite for you, don't take creatine yet, its obvious that your diet and training aren't anywhere near up to scratch. Bake the cake then add the icing.

his diet and training could be fine and still finds it very hard to put muscle on because of his body type. hes probably just a hardgainer. ive known people to train and diet religiously and still see very little gains in years. if thats the case for him and he is doing things right already creatine would probably help.

Reply 5

rock_eleven

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bis432

his diet and training could be fine and still finds it very hard to put muscle on because of his body type. hes probably just a hardgainer. ive known people to train and diet religiously and still see very little gains in years. if thats the case for him and he is doing things right already creatine would probably help.

from the sound of his post though, like "I don't have the time to spend half the day eating." he probably cba to control his diet

Original poster - what IS your diet like at the moment?

Reply 6

Barny

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bis432

his diet and training could be fine and still finds it very hard to put muscle on because of his body type. hes probably just a hardgainer. ive known people to train and diet religiously and still see very little gains in years. if thats the case for him and he is doing things right already creatine would probably help.

If he is a "hardgainer" then he needs to eat more, its that simple.

Reply 7

Bis

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imasillynarb

If he is a "hardgainer" then he needs to eat more, its that simple.

its really not that simple. so your saying that if hardgainers ate a bit more then they would put on muscle as easy as say, ronnie coleman? it may help them a bit but really its all down to genetics.

Reply 8

gas_panic!

12

Creatine does help a little bit, but i didn't think it was that good. It just makes you a bit heavier on account of the water retention.

Reply 9

Shakuri

hardgainers cant eat more, thats the problem lol. I think you should continue with the Whey Protein! maybe use creatine but its main purpose is to increase the amount of reps etc.

Reply 10

rock_eleven

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bis432

its really not that simple. so your saying that if hardgainers ate a bit more then they would put on muscle as easy as say, ronnie coleman?

rofl, yes that IS what he said :rolleyes:

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