Carb cycling alternates high and low carb days to optimize fat loss and muscle preservation.
High Carb Days
Eat 3-4g carbs per kg bodyweight. Schedule on heavy training days.
Low Carb Days
Eat 1-1.5g carbs per kg. Schedule on rest or light cardio days.
Sample Weekly Plan
3 high carb days (training), 4 low carb days (rest/light activity).
- Monday: High (leg day)
- Tuesday: Low (cardio)
- Wednesday: High (push day)
- Thursday: Low (rest)
- Friday: High (pull day)
- Weekend: Low
Conclusion
Carb cycling works best for intermediate lifters with solid nutrition foundations.
