Why Do Bodybuilders Cut Salt? Decoding the Science Behind Peak Week
                                
                                
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                                For decades, manipulating sodium and water intake during 'peak week' was considered a secret weapon for contest-ready bodybuilders. This tradition is the primary reason why do bodybuilders cut salt, aiming for a drier, more defined physique in the final hours before a show.