Carbs = more strength?

[Kauto_star]

Hi all -

Just a quick thought - do more carbs when bulking = better strength gains in your EXPERIENCE and OPINION.

How many carbs do you guys aim for when bulking?

Do they make you more anabolic than fats and proteins?

What kind of ratios?

Thanks.

 

[Ashop]

Hi all -

Just a quick thought - do more carbs when bulking = better strength gains in your EXPERIENCE and OPINION.

How many carbs do you guys aim for when bulking?

Do they make you more anabolic than fats and proteins?

What kind of ratios?

Thanks.

Carbs are your main energy source. When bulking I go 3-5 grams per lb of bodyweight depending on waht type of size Im tryn to put on.

 

[Shelby]

Every gram of glycogen binds to several grams of water, and this increased water weight makes for more favorable joint leverages.. so yes, to a certain extent it can be inferred that more carbs = more strength.

Too many carbs = fat gain though, and diminished insulin sensitivity. This is why I prefer to cycle my carbohydrate intake both precontest as well as offseason. The numbers can vary drastically on a day-to-day basis, from under 100g per day to over 1000g.

 

[Kauto_star]

Every gram of glycogen binds to several grams of water, and this increased water weight makes for more favorable joint leverages.. so yes, to a certain extent it can be inferred that more carbs = more strength.

Too many carbs = fat gain though, and diminished insulin sensitivity. This is why I prefer to cycle my carbohydrate intake both precontest as well as offseason. The numbers can vary drastically on a day-to-day basis, from under 100g per day to over 1000g.

Thanks a lot to both of you for your posts.

That makes sense.

 

[aquaholic]

Every gram of glycogen binds to several grams of water, and this increased water weight makes for more favorable joint leverages.. so yes, to a certain extent it can be inferred that more carbs = more strength.

Too many carbs = fat gain though, and diminished insulin sensitivity. This is why I prefer to cycle my carbohydrate intake both precontest as well as offseason. The numbers can vary drastically on a day-to-day basis, from under 100g per day to over 1000g.

Thanks for posting this in such a 'to the point' form.
It does make a lot of sense.

 

[oldfella]

Prptein and fats are what will help you grow. So ensure you are getting adequate amounts of both. Just watch your o/all caloric intake daily.