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Creatine load + maintain

A 5-day loading phase (20g/day) followed by 12 weeks of maintenance (5g/day). Standard, evidence-based.

Audience: beginner intermediate advanced

Static — this skill doesn't adapt to your week.

Tags: supplement, creatine, 12-week

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Procedure

The 5-day loading phase writes a 20g/day card across 4 doses (5g per dose; one with each main meal + one before training). After day 5 the cards switch to a single 5g/day maintenance dose, taken any time the user prefers.

Decision rules for the coach