?i Am Confused?

[jts]

i have a couple questions...
First- CREATINE...how much and how often should i take it?

Second- i just want to know some ways to build up my upper inside of my chest?

thanks

[Aurora]

Creatine is generally a waste of money. About half of the people who use it dont get any results from it because their digestive system destroys it before it can be absorbed. You would be better off paying close attention to your foods and natural protien sources. As for the chest, the shape of a muscle is genetic, you can help it a little by doing incline work for the chest.

[ajdos]

If you are gonna use creatine I would suggest a CEE - creatine ethyl ester it has less problems on the absorbtion end- 4grams per serv I like one before training and one after.
Upper cable flies- standing with single cable handles bring your hands up and in front of you as if you were doing an uppercut with both hands at one time- squeeze- it works the whole chest with a bit more emphasis under the chin so to speak.

[jts]

i have used a creatine product before-size on, gaspari nutrition- and didn't have any problems stomach wise. i also have been doing incline bench & dumbell press, but ill definately try the "uppercut' cable cross overs,
thanks

[Matt76]

I don't get great results from creatine either but have gotten great results from Taurine. I know they are completely different but get some taurine

[boondocksmuscle]

A creatine/taurine/beta alanine combo would work great.

As far as hitting your upper inner chest try some incline movements like they said. What all exercises are you using for chest?

[jts]

i do flat, incline, decline bench/dumbell press pec flys(on machine) cable crossovers(from the top of the machine)

-whats beta alanine?

& is taurine in energy drinks?

	energy

[boondocksmuscle]

Beta alanine is and amino acid that has a synergistic effect w/ creatine as well as arginine. It decreases the amount of lactic acid build up in the muscle, increases pumps, as well as a couple other things.

Taurine is usually found in energy drink but it works well w/ creatine because they both increase water uptake by the muscle cells.

Add dips in if your not already and lean waay forward while you do them. Helps hit inner chest as well as tri's.

Chest exercises look ok but be careful going to heavy on flat barbell presses so you don't screw up your shoulders.

	energy

[jts]

thanks for the info boondocks

[mpresiv]

I've used creatine for years and have never seen any dramatic results. As far as your chest bro the inner portion of the chest is hit with various techniques but it isnt a seperate muscle of its own. Contracting the muscle at the top of a movement works best for me.