DISCLAIMER: A heuristical analysis comparing 2 very similar Arms Day session with the latter after a dose of creatine an hour before commencing. Lacking in any kind of big data and good sampling size. Reps and total weight moved increased on 30 Sep 2023 over 02 Sep 2023. A positive correlation to usage of creatine. However fatigue level accumulation of last few days before each of these cannot be objectively factored. Recovery from strain injuries leading to possibly better performance on 30 Sep cannot be quantified. No specific conclusions can be drawn at this point.
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| 02 Sep - No creatine. 30 Sep - ~3.5gram of creatine 1 hour before workout. Workout session ~similar on both days (11:30am - 1:45pm). Fonts in red yesterday indicate working to FAILURE either in reps and or weight used (similar indication not available for 02 Sep log) |
Tried to replicate 02 Sep routine yesterday but walking on the way to the gym was some Elbow Dips and followed by a set of pullups before starting.
Missed one tricep exercise but overall have added weights, sets and or reps for most of the arms exercises.
Most significant was towards the end where dip/pullup superset was done right at the very end with increase in sets and reps.. and yes my bodyweight too. Was 1.5kg heavier by yesterday ;)
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| Summary of the above log comparison over 02 and 30 Sep Arms Day session at the gym |
A very crude distillation in percentage:
Summary: The forms of the exercises (I felt) was generally better too and all the curling doesn't seem to have that same painful effect to the shoulder as compared to earlier in Sep. But there has been vast improvement in the strained areas that affected curling actions in the last 4 weeks which would have led to a stronger performance today.
So overall does creatine really work to give that extra energy boost? Certainly feels like it. Maybe I should do a couple more test with running and compare it to the data I have which is more comprehensive.
Conclusion: Only know I'm sore AF afterwards. Mounted the bar back at home and tried to catch-up with last month quota of the usual "Daily Staples" - but just had to give the L-sit ChinUp and Dips a pass. Biceps and Shoulders refuse to pull up or go down. This morning- the soreness is definitely above my usual level after an intensive volume/ rep day, particularly noticeable in all the major upper arm musculature.
