A Preliminary Analysis of Creatine and Glycogen Loading on Strength, Hypertrophy, and Adiposity on Human Body

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of creatine supplementation and glycogen loading on strength development, muscle hypertrophy, and adiposity in collegiate students. Methods: Twelve male students from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, were randomly assigned to three groups: creatine supplementation, glycogen loading, or control. Each group participated in a 6-week structured weight training program to assess its impact on strength, muscle hypertrophy, and adiposity. Results: One-way ANOVA revealed that the glycogen loading group exhibited significantly greater upper body strength gains compared to the creatine supplementation and control groups. Conversely, the creatine supplementation group demonstrated superior lower body strength improvements compared to the glycogen loading and control groups. No significant differences were observed in muscle hypertrophy or adiposity across the groups. Conclusion: Glycogen loading enhances upper body strength, while creatine supplementation improves lower body strength. Further research with a larger sample size or additional variables is warranted to validate these findings.