Table 1 Summary of reviewed cross-sectional studies relating to peak week CHO manipulation in physique athletes
From: Peak Week Carbohydrate Manipulation Practices in Physique Athletes: A Narrative Review
References | Sample | Methods | Relevant findings |
|---|---|---|---|
Mitchell et al. [82] | Seven experienced (min. national level), natural M bodybuilders (36.7 ± 14.6yrs) | Subjective interviews regarding pre-competition training and nutrition, including “peak week”, were conducted by members of the research team | Six participants most recently utilised a modified CL strategy. Four participants had also previously implemented a traditional CL protocol which was described as not resulting in any discernible changes in appearance while inducing psychological distress |
Chappell et al. [6] | Eighty-one (59 M, 22 F) competitive British bodybuilders (M = 33 ± 12, F = 34.7 ± 9.7yrs) | Distribution of a 34-item questionnaire regarding pre-competition training and nutrition to the combined 2016 and 2017 British Natural Bodybuilding Federation competitor dataset | Peak week CHO manipulation was the most prevalent strategy. Amongst competition-day strategies, high GI CHO pre-stage and higher CHO consumption were most prevalent |