A Beginner Lifter's MUST-KNOW Guide to Creatine PED's: RAW RANT AHEAD! (Q&A)

Advice on training and nutrition for beginners, with a discussion on using creatine and the placebo effect.
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This video is for educational and entertainment use only. The owner does not endorse using performance-enhancing drugs00:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=1). Most beginners focus on supplements instead of proper nutrition and rest.

[01:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=115) Save supplements like creatine for when you need them

[03:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=227) Slow and gradual approach is better than using structure to push too hard too quickly

[05:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=337) Wait until you're older to use performance-enhancing drugs

[07:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=453) Starting drug use at a young age can limit natural testosterone production.

[09:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=547) The sugar pill story

[10:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=655) Consistent sleep and diet can lead to significant muscle gains

[12:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=756) Build a strong foundation before taking shortcuts

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[00:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=1) Most beginners focus on supplements instead of proper nutrition and rest.
- Eating and sleeping enough is crucial for growth.

[01:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=115) Save supplements like creatine for when you need them
- Beginners can make massive gains without supplements
- Don't waste money on supplements you don't need

[03:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=227) Slow and gradual approach is better than using structure to push too hard too quickly
- Highly driven individuals tend to use their structure to get stability instead of musculature
- Teaching people to use the proper structure to get stability instead of jamming into their low back gets them strong but leads to knee and back problems

[05:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=337) Wait until you're older to use performance-enhancing drugs

- Personal experience with performance-enhancing drugs and waiting until later in life to use them

[07:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=453) Starting drug use at a young age can limit natural testosterone production.
- Using drugs without a foundation of strength can lead to poor results.
- Waiting until a later age to use drugs can help avoid drug testing and competition against other drug users.

[09:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=547) The sugar pill story

[10:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=655) Consistent sleep and diet can lead to significant muscle gains
- Individual saw significant muscle gains after two weeks of consistent sleep and diet
- Individual put on 25 pounds in 16 weeks without getting fat and saw improvements in energy levels and lifts

[12:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vOBBszfz4&t=756) Build a strong foundation before taking shortcuts
- Eat a lot of food and get enough sleep to maximize testosterone
- Taking shortcuts can harm fertility, legality, and health