Research
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The implementation of a carb deplete and carb load peaking strategy acutely increased muscle thickness and may be a viable precontest approach to maximize muscular aesthetics.
Practitioners may consider carb manipulation strategies to enhance muscle aesthetics before competitions.
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The implementation of a carb deplete and carb load peaking strategy acutely increased MT and thus may be a viable precontest approach to maximize muscular aesthetics.
Why this rating
Based on the prospective case study design.
Source
Alterations in Body Composition, Resting Metabolic Rate, Muscular Strength, and Eating Behavior in Response to Natural Bodybuilding Competition Preparation: A Case Study
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2020
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