Repeated high-intensity performance

Creatine can improve repeated short-burst strength and power tasks in training studies.

Direction: increase

Magnitude: unknown

Human evidence reviewed

Study context

Population: Adults doing resistance or sprint training

Studied dose: 3–5 g

Duration: Varies across reviewed studies

Last reviewed: 2026-09-16

Limitations & caveats

• Benefits depend on training and baseline muscle creatine.

Sources