Now firstly, I understand that intermittent fasting is probably not the norm around here so not expecting a lot of answers but was curious
Just wondering how others have gone with going for maximum strength numbers (1rm's) while training fasted or fed?
I typically train in the afternoon so my normal sessions are fed. Most of the science on nutrient timing in regards to performance gains supports the fact that some carbs and protein pre and post workout should be more beneficial. As most of my powerlifting competitions start around 11am this would normally be in a fasted state for me.
I have done 2 comps fed and did ok and I did my last comp fasted and also did really well. And when I say fasted, I did have BCAA's during the event.
So questions are:
1. do you normally train fasted?
2. have you competed or tested your 1rms fasted?
3. if so, how do you think it compares to your fed testing?
thanks for your input people.
I'm thinking of just doing the strongman comp fasted as it's an early start anyway and previous results seem to show that the difference is negligible or possibly do slightly better fasted. Will be carbing up big time the night before though
im no where near as strong as alot of the guys here, but
i was training fasted at 5 am, now ive switched to training late at night, and i feel way more powerful!!
on the other hand, for ski comps, I always ski fasted, better concentration and lighter, which if you know how it works youll know why thats good
I'm not. Weak as fuck in the afternoon but that could also be because by 6pm i have already been up for over 13 hours and fucked.
You seem to think that BCAAs will somehow give you energy in a competition or training
They won't.
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