Creatine weight gain: what’s normal, what’s not, and how to stay in control
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 11, 2025 · 10 min read
Creatine can move the scale, especially early on. Here’s what the best studies show about creatine weight gain in men, why it happens, what it means for performance and body composition, and how to use creatine without getting blindsided by your weigh-ins. “Most guys panic when the scale jumps after starting creatine. In most cases, ...