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19-07-2007, 11:07 PM
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| Making Progress  Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 100 Rep Power:  |  Carb loading for the show Hi guys, Since I'm competeing for the 1st time this september I'm confused on the carb loading methods for the day of the show. I've read that some guys deplete to nothing 7 days prior then 2 or 3 days before the show they load 70% of there normal carb intake back into there muscles. I understand water gets stored along with the carbs in the muscles will this be a problem or will dehydrating be able to shift that unwanted water. I heard big Jay on the battle for olympia dvd saying he loads 600g of carbs a day 7 days before the show. I would just like to stick to the basics for my 1st show then try things later on as I get older, so if you guys could help me out on this that would be fantastic. Thanks guys J-man ______________________ SHOW ME A BODYBUILDER WHO HATES TO SQUAT AND I'LL SHOW YOU A WEAK PAIR OF LEGS. |
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20-07-2007, 09:03 AM
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| Super Moderator Super Moderator  Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,021 Rep Power:  |  Re: Carb loading for the show this is a mine feild when competing and most who know me will tell you after 16yrs of competing i have still to find the best way for me.... my advice to you is if you are looking good the week before the show do not change a thing ______________________ www.omegalabs.co.uk http://www.extremenutrition.co.uk/at...ough/index.php |
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20-07-2007, 09:46 AM
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| Moderator Musclechat Icon  Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,991 Rep Power: | Re: Carb loading for the show as paul says.. if your lean and hard and dry in the gym and getting good pumps a week out.. dont change anything.. just have slightly more carbs the last 2-3 days.. carb depleting/loading is the difference between looking 10% better.... or 30% worse!!! its your first show so keep things simple. from your stats your a big lad anyways so no need to worry too much about not being at your fullest. ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk |
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20-07-2007, 05:39 PM
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| Making Progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 100 Rep Power: | Re: Carb loading for the show Thanks guys, I thought I would ask about this subject as people and the books always make it out to be a hard big issue. I'll keep it simple I'll lower my carbs more slightly 7 days out then add a few more carbs in 2 days out. Thanks J-man ______________________ SHOW ME A BODYBUILDER WHO HATES TO SQUAT AND I'LL SHOW YOU A WEAK PAIR OF LEGS. |
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21-07-2007, 12:37 PM
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| Making Progress  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Falkirk Posts: 369 Rep Power: | Re: Carb loading for the show Hi Mate This is a sticky area, one that i screwed up on my last show, plus water intake, next year should be better older and wiser so they say, R ______________________ Placing 2nd is like placing last, Juice to win!!! |
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21-07-2007, 07:25 PM
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| Moderator Musclechat Icon  Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 699 Rep Power: | Re: Carb loading for the show Quote:
Couldn't have said it better myself!! ______________________ APPLIED KNOWLEDGE, IS POWER!!! The real challenge is to be yourself in a world that wants you to be someone else!! www.rippedglutes.net | |
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