When to Carb Up for a Bodybuilding Show? A Guide to Peak Week Timing
                                
                                
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                                Studies indicate that strategic carbohydrate loading can increase muscle glycogen stores by 30% or more, a key physiological goal for competitors aiming for a full, vascular look on stage.