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[naturaltan]

TP ... what is Celltech that you'll be taking?

 

[Twin Peak]

Its a creatine transport system by muscletech. Most people bash muscletech because they are very expensive, mostly because of their extensive advertising. While that is all true, I have found celltech to be the only creatine that I notice the effects of.

 

[kuso]

You like cell tech?

 

[kuso]

Hmm.....guess you just answered that

 

[Twin Peak]

Yeah I do, but only when I bulk cuz (1) its expensive and (2) its loaded with sugar!

 

[kuso]

Cell tech was the first one I found that ever worked for me too......I then tried AST`s creatine and it kicked ass ( though not creapure ) and am now using

and I`m not sure if it`s the creatine or the fact that my volume has decreased even more, but something is working strenght wise!

 

[Twin Peak]

Cool. Is it cheaper? I am going to stick with celltech just cuz it works, but if this is cheaper, I might give it a shot some day?

Volume wise, what did you go from and what are you doing now?

 

[kuso]

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Cool. Is it cheaper? I am going to stick with celltech just cuz it works, but if this is cheaper, I might give it a shot some day?

Volume wise, what did you go from and what are you doing now?

Everything is cheaper than Cell tech

I`ll check up the price later on and let you know

Volume may not have been the best choice of words here......I went from 4 to 5 days a week down to two...sometimes three per week due to work! Routine itself hasn`t changed

I expected to lose quite a bit of strength so decided to take that creatine................only about 45 min before working out, and straight after.....none on off days ( only bought one container of it )!

I`ve actually made some increases each week though, small increases, but way better than going backwards!!!

 

[Fade]

I use Optimum Nutritions creatine. It's 2000 grams (4.4lbs) of pure creatine for about 50.00 bucks. It's creapure too.

I add a large container of tang into it for the suger and flavor.

 

[kuso]

Here you go........copied from netrition.com

$23.95

Creatine Titrate

All new pH delivery system! No cramping or stomach upset! Dissolves completely in water for strength and mass increases with no side effects! There is 5 grams of Creatine per serving and 5 grams of Dextrose per serving. It is a pink lemonade flavor and mixes completely with water, thus fewer side effects.

Creatine Titrate is a revolutionary new delivery system for the staple of every athlete's supplement regiment, creatine. Creatine Titrate works intracellularly the same way as regular creatine monohydrate to increase mass and strength. The difference lies in the unique delivery system. Creatine Titrate manipulates the pH of the water immediately upon contact. This change in pH results in the creatine completely dissolving in water. Creatine must be dissolved to be absorbed by the body; undissolved creatine wreaks havoc in the intestinal tract drawing in water in an attempt to dissolve it. This fluid shift from the bloodstream can result in cramping and diarrhea for some people. Unlike regular creatine monohydrate, of which about 20% dissolves in water, Creatine Titrate completely dissolves in water resulting in better results with smaller dosages and fewer side effects


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 scoop (10.5 grams)
Servings Per Container: 44


Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*

Total Calories 20

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 6%

Sugars 5 g



Creatine Titrate 5 g


*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients: Creatine Titrate, Dextrose, Artificial Flavoring, Acesulfame Potassium, Ethyl Maltol, FD&C #40.

Recommended Use: Mix Creatine Titrate with 10-12 oz of water. Take 1 serving in the morning or following workout.

 

[kuso]

Originally posted by Fade99
I use Optimum Nutritions creatine. It's 2000 grams (4.4lbs) of pure creatine for about 50.00 bucks. It's creapure too.

I add a large container of tang into it for the suger and flavor.

Sounds like a good idea!

You like the results you get from that?

 

[Twin Peak]

Fade, I have tried all that....nothing has worked like celltech though!

 

[Fade]

Kuso let me start it again and I'll let you know. I've always stayed dehydrated (not on purpose) but I'm doing good with the water now. Maybe that's why I've never really noticed good result from creatine.

TP I'll give celltech a try.

 

[Twin Peak]

Fade, some people, and I am one of them don't have ANY effects from creatine....but celltech has worked for me.

Kuso, that's about a buck a serving if you double up for 10g of creatine....not bad, but I'll stick with celltech for now!

You know, if W8 and DP saw all this talk about sugar they may have a heart attack!

 

[naturaltan]

When taking creatine ... do you find you get bigger or stronger or both? I find that I notice strenght increases, but no noticable difference in size (which is probably because I'm not eating enough)

 

[Twin Peak]

Again, I notice little from taking creatine. When I take celltech I notice that my gains (strength and size) come quicker than they would otherwise. I can also "feel" the diiference, much the way many people report that doing with any creatine.

However, most of the time I have used it have been after a layoff so that it helps me get back quickly. For example that picture that Miss Ledix posted for me in this journal was after only 2 months of lifting after a 1 year layoff....and you can see that a I have most of my size back.

This should be interesting since I am near all time highs in strength and size and I am looking to pass that!. I am shooting for a 450 bench, a 350 military press, a 225 curl, a 500 squat and deadlift...by the end of February.

NT -- don't forget that usually strength gains come first and then size follows.

 

[Fade]

I can already squat the 500.

 

[naturaltan]

Originally posted by Twin Peak
NT -- don't forget that usually strength gains come first and then size follows.

gotcha!

 

[Twin Peak]

Originally posted by Fade99
I can already squat the 500.

Oh yeah....than why are we doing the workout with the same damn weights.....big whup, you get it in less sets....maybe you are training like a sissy boy!!!!

 

[Twin Peak]

Oh geez, my chest is already sore and its barely 12 hours....usually it takes at least 2 days....I am in TROUBLE-city!

 

[Miss LeDix]

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Oh geez, my chest is already sore and its barely 12 hours....usually it takes at least 2 days....I am in TROUBLE-city!

Well, that's a good thing, right? I usually feel soreness the same day of a morning workout on the mornings I do legs. So that tells me that you had one great workout yesterday!

 

[Twin Peak]

And my chest is killing me today! Usually for me it takes between 36-48 hours.....ouch! But yes, its a good thing!

Did back today and continued the 100 reps:

170 Pound Lat pulldowns:

22
15
15
13
10
10
8
7

Man that really hurt!

Then to finish off I did Barbell Rows (gotta get some freeweights in):

185 x 10
185 x 10
225 x 5

Then 100 reps of shrugs with 225:
30
25
25
20

Next time I'll up the weight.

Oh well, I won't be around much today, hope you all have a great day.

 

[Fade]

Originally posted by Twin Peak


Oh yeah....than why are we doing the workout with the same damn weights.....big whup, you get it in less sets....maybe you are training like a sissy boy!!!!

Ouch...my feelings

 

[Twin Peak]

Originally posted by Fade99

Ouch...my feelings

(Now maybe he'll try 315 for 100 reps.... )

 

[butterfly]

Yeah, he needs to be lifting heavy to be ready for Nov!!!

 

[Twin Peak]

Agreed! Don't let him wuss out when those squats get heavy!

 

[butterfly]

I try to tell him that they don't count unless his ass hits the floor

 

[Twin Peak]

My guess is that he will need better incentive....(hey man, I am trying...)

 

[Twin Peak]

Also, no more talking about Fade's ass in my journal!

 

[butterfly]

butt, butt... it's such a nice, firm yet squeezable ass!!!