Effects of Six Weeks of Creatine Supplementation on Bench Press Performance among Junior Male Powerlifters

Abstract

The study investigated the impact of six weeks of creatine supplementation combined with specific training on bench press performance among ten junior male powerlifters, aged 19 to 23, who participated in the 2017 State Bench Press Championship (RAW). All subjects were tested on the one-repetition maximum (1RM) bench press before and after the intervention, with performance data collected to evaluate changes. Using descriptive analysis and t-tests, the results demonstrated that creatine supplementation significantly improved performance in the creatine group, confirming its effectiveness. Research indicates that creatine supports athletic performance, particularly in strength training. A meta-analysis by McLellan et al. (2011) found significant gains in strength and lean mass with creatine use, while Kreider et al. (2017) noted improvements in high-intensity and explosive efforts. Volek et al. (1999) also demonstrated that athletes using creatine in conjunction with resistance training experienced greater strength gains than those who did not. In summary, this study reinforces that creatine supplementation, when paired with proper training, can effectively enhance powerlifting performance.
Authors:

Dr. M. K. Pillai, Dr. M. P. Pillai, & Sunil Lochab

Published in International Journal of Movement Education and Sports Sciences (IJMESS), Annual Refereed & Peer-Reviewed Journal Vol. V No. 1 January-December 2017. Online ISSN 2321-7200 Print ISSN 2348-5604