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The increase in bench press 1RM ranged from 3% to 45%, and the improvement in weightlifting performance in the bench press ranged from 16% to 43%.
Results from creatine supplementation can vary widely among individuals in terms of bench press performance.
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The increase in bench press 1RM ranged from 3 to 45%, and the improvement in weightlifting performance in the bench press ranged from 16 to 43%.
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Based on the review of 22 studies.
Source
Effects of Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training on Muscle Strength and Weightlifting Performance
Eric S. Rawson et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2003
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