Just 3 days of carbing up will have your muscles bulging to their maximum, and give you so much energy you could have the workout of your life…
Have you ever noticed just how quickly the muscles seem to ‘shrink’ if you’ve not worked out in a day or two, or are on a decreased calorie diet? (Particularly, a diet which is low in carbs?)
That’s because your muscles have decreased in glycogen and water, and it can have a serious effect on the size and fullness of your muscles – not to mention your ability to train. Low glycogen means low energy and a lousy workout.
Carbing up is simple…
If you are looking to carb up for maximum size and muscle fullness before a competition, then you need to increase your carb (and fat) intake 3 days prior to the competition. You should take in your increased fat and carbs in small meals – this will give your body the chance to absorb them into the muscles, rather than huge meals which tends to make your body store what it can’t use in the flesh (causing your muscles to look smooth and flat and ruining your definition.)
Again, if you are looking to carb up for a lifting event, or an important or particularly heavy workout, all you need to do is follow the advice above, and begin carbing up 3 days beforehand.