Ah yes, creatine. Along with pre workout and protein, creatine supplements are part of the holy trinity most people buy when they start taking diet and exercise more seriously.

Creatine is a molecule that helps your body produce more ATP. ATP plays a crucial role in carrying energy to your muscles. Higher levels of ATP mean your muscles can burn more fuel.

Everyone knows that.

What some people don’t know is that there are different forms of creatine you can use for muscle building.

Let’s take a closer look at creatine HCL or creatine hydrochloride. It’s more soluble than other forms of creatine and easier to absorb. As a result, it can be easier on your digestive tract.

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You’ve finished the main work of your training session, just completed your first accessory set, and then it happens.

The mid workout fatigue sets in.

Suddenly the three accessory movements you planned on training seem like a tall order. Maybe you should have double scooped your pre workout after all.

Or, instead of blowing out your adrenal glans, you could have been sipping on some carbs to help you finish your workout with just as much effort as you started it with.

This is where the intra workout supplement shines.

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