General
carb up
What does carb up mean?
To deliberately eat a large amount of carbohydrate, often at the end of a diet or peak week, to refill muscle glycogen and make the muscles look full and round.
"He carbed up the night before the show and filled right out."
Origin
Bodybuilding peak-week nutrition slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does carb up mean?
To carb up is to deliberately eat a large amount of carbohydrate, often at the end of a diet or during peak week, to refill muscle glycogen and make the muscles look full.
Why do bodybuilders carb up before a show?
Carbing up refills depleted muscle glycogen, drawing water into the muscle so it looks fuller and rounder on stage.
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