I have used creatine, it increases water retention in the muscle. Good for performance, however once you cycle off the water will work its way out of your system and the "muscle mass" gained will be lost. It looks good while your using it.
Nitrogen Oxide (NO2) is the new thing in supplementation. A bit expensive, but it is supposed to increase blood flow to the muscles to aid in recuperation and increased "pump". I am low carbing it right now, so NO2 is not on my list until I lose eight more pounds. You should not take it while carb intake is below 40% of total caloric intake.
I'm also taking it a bit easier since I developed bicepital tendinitis caused by incline bench pressing 315lbs once a week for six reps over the course of a month. This is a heavy weight and I should have cycled back down to 275lbs, but I got greedy. It is much better and I have been training during the injury to speed recovery. I felt pretty good pressing 225lbs for six last week and I did shoulder presses yesterday on the Hammer Strength machine with three 45lbs on each side for six. Another two to three weeks and I should be 100%.
Anyone taking NO2 presently? If so, what do you think?
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