The Claim
Creatine supplementation during resistance training results in a greater relative increase in bench press strength (64% vs 34%) in postmenopausal women after 12 months, although absolute strength gains do not differ statistically between groups.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Postmenopausal women who took creatine while doing resistance training showed a 64% relative increase in bench press strength after 12 months, compared to a 34% increase in those who did not take creatine. Their total strength gains were not significantly different between the two groups.
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Creatine supplementation during resistance training leads to a greater relative increase in bench press strength (64% vs 34%) in postmenopausal women after 12 months, though absolute strength gains were not statistically different between groups.
Creatine lets muscle cells make more energy quickly during hard lifts, so the muscles can push harder and longer. This stronger muscle pull during training makes the muscles grow more responsive over time, leading to bigger percentage gains in strength even if the total weight lifted doesn't change much.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effects of Creatine and Resistance Training on Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women.
Women who took creatine while doing strength training saw their bench press strength improve by 64% over a year, while those who took a placebo improved by only 34%—so creatine helped them get stronger faster, even if they didn’t lift heavier absolute weights.
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