The 'Peak Week' Strategy for Bodybuilding: A Nutrition Diet Focus
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Peak week, the final week leading up to a bodybuilding competition, is a critical phase where athletes fine-tune their physique to maximize muscle fullness and definition while minimizing subcutaneous water retention. Research suggests that 93.8% of competitive natural bodybuilders engage in specific peaking strategies, primarily involving carbohydrate and water manipulation.