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Strength Training
What protein and creatine can add to strength training, how studies measure progress, and where food and product safety fit.
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15 publications behind the ratings for strength training, newest first.
Ergogenic Benefits of β‐Hydroxy‐β‐Methyl Butyrate (HMB) Supplementation on Body Composition and Muscle Strength: An Umbrella Review of Meta‐Analyses2025 · HMBMeta-Analysis Examining the Importance of Creatine Ingestion Strategies on Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Older Adults2021 · CreatineSupplementation with the Leucine Metabolite β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) does not Improve Resistance Exercise-Induced Changes in Body Composition or Strength in Young Subjects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2020 · HMBEffect of whey protein supplementation during resistance training sessions on body mass and muscular strength: a meta-analysis.2019 · Whey ProteinEffects of Whey Protein Supplementation Pre- or Post-Resistance Training on Muscle Mass, Muscular Strength, and Functional Capacity in Pre-Conditioned Older Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial2018 · Whey ProteinThe Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation on the Temporal Recovery of Muscle Function Following Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2018 · Protein, Whey ProteinEffects of β-alanine supplementation during a 5-week strength training program: a randomized, controlled study2018 · Beta-AlanineA systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults2017 · ProteinEffects of 28-Day Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Isokinetic Exercise Performance and Body Composition in Female Masters Athletes2016 · Beta-Alanineβ-alanine supplementation to improve exercise capacity and performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis2016 · Beta-AlanineThe effects of 12 weeks of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate free acid supplementation on muscle mass, strength, and power in resistance-trained individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study2014 · HMBThe effect of protein timing on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a meta-analysis2013 · ProteinProtein supplementation augments the adaptive response of skeletal muscle to resistance-type exercise training: a meta-analysis.2012 · ProteinCreatine supplementation enhances isometric strength and body composition improvements following strength exercise training in older adults.2003 · CreatineEffects of creatine supplementation and resistance training on muscle strength and weightlifting performance.2003 · Creatine