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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Bullmore

I’ve used creatine for five years to build strength and muscle - here’s why I recommend it

I've been using creatine for more than five years, and I've noticed some impressive improvements in my strength levels, as well as increased muscle growth - (Getty/iStock)

If I were to recommend one supplement that would benefit the most people, it would be creatine. Paired with progressive strength training plans, using it consistently over the last five years has supported me in my bid to build strength and muscle while helping me feel more energised in my morning workouts. Add to that the fact that it’s well-researched and fairly affordable, and you have yourself a winning formula.

I started feeling the benefits after just a few weeks of using it – I felt stronger, more powerful, and my training quality in the gym amped up thanks to improved recovery between sets. In the five years since I’ve hit all-time PBs across the big three lifts and seen my scores improve across most CrossFit (my go-to training style) benchmark workouts.

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