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Insulin shuttles nutrients into muscles fast
Spiking insulin after workouts is smart for recovery just keep total daily macros in check
Added fast digesting carbs after every heavy lift for 2 weeks muscle pumps improved, energy stayed steady and I hit PRs more often timing made a noticeable difference
High carbs around training improve pumps and energy without adding much fat if calories are controlled
Steady diet and spikes work best bro
insulin helps nutrients hit the muscles fast which can speed up gains and recovery
I experiment with dextrose shakes post-training lean gains improved