Primary Research · 2003
Effects of creatine supplementation and resistance training on muscle strength and weightlifting performance
Rawson ES, Volek JS · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2003
Key finding
Meta-analysis of 22 trials showing creatine + resistance training increased 1RM bench press by ~6.85kg and squat by ~9.76kg vs placebo + training.
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Creatine
Dose · mechanism · evidence grade · safety →
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Open on PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12930169/
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