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carb macros and leg day

surfbabe
surfbabe Posts: 79
edited January 16 in Food and Nutrition
I have my macros set for 30% carb, 20% fat, and 50% protein. But I've been seeing people talk about a high carb % for leg days. What's the science behind this?

Also, I lift in the early am around 5:30am so if I did increase my carbs would I do so the evening before? Thanks in Advance! :)

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  • surfbabe
    surfbabe Posts: 79
    bueller?
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    just broscience is all you'll get from that (and me forthcoming).

    I'd think it had to do with making sure you have plenty of glycogen before your workout so you don't fatigue as fast.

    I've been fine on leg day on a 70-80% protein diet before (short term deal, STFU, I knew what I was doing).
  • surfbabe
    surfbabe Posts: 79
    just broscience is all you'll get from that (and me forthcoming).

    I'd think it had to do with making sure you have plenty of glycogen before your workout so you don't fatigue as fast.

    I've been fine on leg day on a 70-80% protein diet before (short term deal, STFU, I knew what I was doing).

    I'm down with broscience. Thanks!
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