How to Carb Load for Bodybuilding: The Ultimate Guide to Peak Week
                                
                                
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                                For every gram of glycogen stored in muscles, the body retains approximately three grams of water. This is a key physiological fact that bodybuilders use to achieve a fuller, denser, and more defined physique on stage. This strategic manipulation of glycogen stores is known as carb loading and is a crucial part of the final week of contest preparation.