what else besides creatine can be taken to help you gain more muscle?and no im not talking about steroids.?
151191
Amino Acids & BCAAs \nCreatine \nWeight Gainers suplements\nGlutamine \nProtein \n\n\n\n\nFor anyone who wants to gain 20 or 30 pounds of muscle in a hurry, the process can often seem painfully and frustratingly slow. Some people gain muscle very quickly. Others, however, make little or no progress at all.\n\nIt's easy to make the mistake of jumping from program to program; searching for the perfect combination of exercises that will deliver the results you're looking for. And the next program you come across always seems to be better than the one you're using, right?\n\nUnfortunately, the mass of confusing (and often conflicting) training information means that most people waste all their time searching in vain for the "right" information, but end up getting lost in a sea of half-truths, myths and misconceptions. Then, they either quit, or label themselves as a "hard-gainer."
274204
creatine just causes your body to put water into the muscle....which makes muscles look bigger, but doesn't truely do anything for strength.
115799
do you mean creatine? if so yes it is great for muscle building.\nCreatine is a naturally occuring substance in the foods the we eat and even in our bodies. We can synthesize creatine in the liver, pancreas, and kidneys from the amino acids Arginine, Glycine and Methionine. It can also be found in meat type foods such steak, fish, pork, tuna, etc.\n\nHowever, the amount of creatine we get from foods is minimal compared to the amount needed to get the maximum beneficial effect. To get roughly 20 grams of creatine (the general dosage amount for the loading phase), one would have to consume roughly 16-18 steaks. Because of this, it is much more convenient to simply consume creatine as a supplement, otherwise one would have to eat alot of meat products. \nThe energy released from the reduction reaction of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) to ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) fuels everything your muscles, as well as almost anything else in your body, do. Creatine is stored in the form of Creatine Phosphate in the body. When ATP looses one of it's phosphates in the reaction to create energy, creatine donates its phosphate to regenerate ATP so that it can break apart again to provide the muscles with energy.\nThe creatine phosphate system is anarobic, meaning that it does not require oxygen to run and is the first system called upon when ATP needs to be regenerated. Therefore, supplementing extra creatine into the diet will allow the muscles to use this system longer.
971226
More energy Creatine for sure.  But do you homework before you try it, Creatine is naturally produced in your body, It's the enzyme that breaks up ATP molecules, energy molecules.  In other words, its what give you energy.\n\nSo, I've heard not many really work, But No-Xplode is a type that I know actual people have tried and gotten real results.  All creatine is expensive tho <_<\n\nProtien shake is good for building mass, but when I was on it I noticed no difference in size or strength, but i Gained 10 pounds quick.  Try gettin protein shakes made of Whey or egg white
536785
Eat, and eat massively.  Gaining mass is hard, but you can do it if you work out and eat a lot.  Try to eat a lot of protein and fat.  Your body needs fat to produce testosterone for building muscle.
355966
Steroids.\n\nHaha nah I'm just kidding.\n\nBuilding muscle FAST is hard as hell though.  The most important thing you're going to be looking at are a few components.\n\nWeightlifting: Split a routine anyway you want to, but use HEAVIER weights and LESS reps.  That doesn't slowly break down the muscles like high reps, but instead tears the fibers.  But, I guess the biggest question is, are you trying to bulk up or tone your muscles?  Sorry, it's impossible to do both at the same time...unless you're on 'roids.  Which is a bad idea (duh).\n\nDiet: Lots of protein.  Lots and lots and lots.  Like, 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight per day.  Get your GOOD carbs in too.  Creatine may be a supplement you may want to try, but if you're on creatine jump up your water intake to about 1.5 gallons of water per day.  Basically, creatine is part of your ATP system, and it's found in red meat.  If you take the supplement, it supplies your muscles with a little bit better "push" and helps them in that regard.  It also causes your muscles to retain more water, thus making them look bigger.\n\nJust stick with it man, don't let up and you can pull it off!  Send me a message if you have any questions.  GOOD LUCK!
423587
Creatine definately, also whey protein, and Muscletech has some products like Gakic, Leukic, Creakic, Anator P-90. These all available at GNC. But remember you cant take these supplements and expect to get ripped, you need to take these supplements and lift weights. Anator P-90 is very sketchy tho, its for serious professional bodybuilders. none of the supplements i listed are steroids.
287124
creatine enables your body to retain water if you spike your insulin levels with grape juice this will increase the effect, grape out of all the juices is the best but others will work but not as well. if a person is using creatine with a good diet and moderate to heavy training the regimen will produce good results. good luck
172329
Number 1 is just a proper diet. If you are not eating right, you will see maximum gains. 90% of building muscle is your diet. Make sure you are eating properly.\n\nAfter that, whey protein is good supplement. I use it 3 to 4 times a day, and have very good results. I use when I first wake up in the morning, right before bedtime, and with any meal that is low in protein.\n\nThird is creatine. This stuff is awesome. It allows you to lift heavy weights for longer time, thus overloading the muscles more.\n\nThere are many more supplements out there. These are the top 3 that I use. Do some reseach on other stuff (like NO2, Glutamine, and others), and decide if you need it or not. It really is a personal choice.
154490
If you want to gain real muscle that will stay with you, try to lay off all of the crazy muscle building drinks, shakes, high-carb diets and all of that trash.\n\nYou need protein and a good amount of carbs, but most importantly a WELL-BALANCED DIET. Make sure you eat enough GOOD sugars and vitamins right after you work out, as well as gradually drink about a liter of water depending on how much you weigh. Bananas and orange juice provide the vitamins and sugars your muscles need to strengthen themselves immediately after a workout.\n\nEveryone knows muscles are built from protein, so tuna fish (good, healthy source of protein), or fish (also a great source) are good things to work into your regular diet.\n\nIn the morning, try to eat eggs once in a while because they also carry a lot of protein.\n\nNever over-work your muscles to the point where you're going to hurt yourself. You will not gain muscle like lightning no matter what you do. Steroids are a poor decision as well. If you enjoy growing (literally) breasts, your testicles shrinking and causing severe physical problems as well as dependency on the drug, maybe steroids is for you. I wouldn't recommend them.\n\nTalk to someone who knows what they're doing to figure out a workout plan for you.\n\nGood luck with your muscle!
561403
Creatine is fine for anyone of any age. It it is a supplemental form of creatine that is found in meat and fish. "Loading" ( lots during the first week ) is usually a great way to sell you more creatine, so I'd ignore it if I were you. You might benefit from the extra pump you'll get, especially since testosterone levels steadily decrease after 30. Drink LOTS of water with it during the day, or you won't feel any results.\nWhey protein is a great way to supplement your protein intake. Designer Whey is a great brand. Start with small amounts, as it may take your system a couple of weeks to adjust to the new digestion requirements. It can make you gassy at first. This is normal.\nEat healthy meals - 4 to 5 times a day and use these as supplements, and you'll enjoy your work outs and new muscle definition more!\nGood luck!
36339
SO FAR THE ONLY PROVEN TO ENLARGE MUSCLE IS WORK IT\nSO FOR THAT YOU STRETCH IT AND WORK IT TO MAKE IT BIGGER CREATIANINE WONT HURT EITHER
375310
Creatine does not build muscle mass, it simply adds water to the muscle.  It does enhance some strength parameters but it is not anabolic.  It has also been associated with bloating and cramping of the muscles.  Creatine is most likely useful only for high-intensity interval anaerobic sports that don't depend on body mass (like volleyball).\n\nFor working out, first, weight gain will depend on your age.  If you haven't hit puberty yet, you are missing some of the essential hormones needed to bulk up (androgens).  Working out will still make you stronger because the nerves learn how to stimulate the muscles better.\n\nTo bulk, you want 8-10 reps 3-4 sets for each exercise with 2-3 exercises per body part.  Work your core (stomach/back/butt) to improve your lifts.  You can use a 2/0/3 tempo, which means 2 seconds pushing the weight up, no pause on top and 3 seconds lowering the weight.  The weight should be heavy enough so you tire out between 8 to 10 reps (if you can go to 11 the weight is too light).  Make sure you have a spotter, especially if you are just beginning (someone to watch the weights and prevent you from dropping them on yourself).  Make sure to only rest 1 minute between sets.\n\nFor diet, eat 1.2-1.5g/kg body weight of protein.  Don't waste your money on supplements.  Just add it to your diet (meat products, soy, whole grains, some vegetables, milk, other dairy, nuts).  Watch out for too much fat though, because a lot of protein sources also have fat.  Choose leaner meats and fish so you don't up your fat intake stays at a healthy level.  It's good to eat something with some protein in it right after a workout (like yogurt or something else that is easily digested).\n\nAnd please, for the love of all things good, work your legs and your back.  You want a balanced, healthy and strong body, and don't want to walk around looking like an ape. Balance chest exercises with those for your upper back (rowing exercises and pulldowns/chin-ups).  Please work your legs, you use them every day and when you work the legs, you work the butt and ladies like a nice butt!\n\nHave fun and good luck!
623342
Your trying to compare apples and oranges.  They're two very different supplements with very different mechanisms in the human body.  \n\nWhey protein is loaded with both essential and non-essential amino acids and is primarily used to accelerate muscle development and aid in recovery.\n\nCreatine is designed to increase the production and availability of ATP, specifically for the first few seconds of intense activity.\n\nIt is probably the only supplement on the market that can actually help you increase your loads, power and size in a realtively short period of time. \n\nPROS\n- Increases the availability of energy for first 6-10s of power related movements\n- It increases muscle strength and power\n- May improve some endurance and delay fatigue. \n- Forces water into your muscles (cell volumization), making muscles bigger and firmer. Do not confuse this with water retention that happens outside the muscle cells, making the muscles look smooth. \n- Gain weight quickly (if that is a desired goal) 4-8 pounds is common in the first three (mostly due to increase of body fluids in the muscles). \n- Gain muscle faster since your able to lift greater loads longer due to reduced fatigue and leverage.\n\nCONS\n- Weight, strength and power gain are quickly lost approx 2-3 weeks after termination of last cycle\n- There have been some outrageous claims of Creatine causing everything from high blood pressure to cancer, but these have never been proven. There are no scientifically proven side effects from moderate Creatine supplementation.\n\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/creatine_and_teens.shtml\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/creatine_boosts_brain_power.shtml\n.\n.
1098568
The best supplement is a good nutrional diet.  You should be able to get everything you need for building muscle just through your diet, if you eat right, and eat often enough.\n\nThe only thing that is at all worth the money is protein supplementation.
235350
If you are lifting heavy weights then defiantly us it. What occurs in your body when using “Heavy” weight is that once your muscles begin to exhaust your Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as energy when doing your reps it will then grab creatine molecules from your muscle fibers as an energy source to compete the final reps. So by taking creatine as a supplement you will give your system more of a reserve.
1137198
take a cocktail of \nsodium bicarbonate(baking soda), ibubrufen tablet,vitc tablet,ATP, and a viagra.\nthis will give you a boost ,then you will be able to do without when you ve built the necessary muscle.\n(none of these are illegal performance drugs)