The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding

LondonIron · Post by **LondonIron** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 2:30 am

Anyone successfully built mass on Keto? I hear the pump is non-existent.

Herbertysnilm · Post by **Herbertysnilm** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:05 am

Hard to get a pump without glycogen. Keto is better for endurance athletes.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:40 am

I tried it. Strength stayed okay, but I looked flat as a pancake.

MedellinMuscle · Post by **MedellinMuscle** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 4:30 am

Targeted Keto (TKD) can work. Carbs just before lifting.

LatinoBulk · Post by **LatinoBulk** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 5:15 am

If you want to grow, you need insulin spikes. Keto avoids that.

LondonIron · Post by **LondonIron** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:00 am

TKD sounds interesting. How many grams of carbs?

MedellinMuscle · Post by **MedellinMuscle** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:40 am

Usually 20-30g of fast carbs.

Herbertysnilm · Post by **Herbertysnilm** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 7:20 am

Still, why bother? High carb, low fat is the bodybuilding standard for a reason.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 7:55 am

Keto is for fat loss and metabolic health, not max hypertrophy.

LatinoBulk · Post by **LatinoBulk** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:40 am

Exactly. Performance drops in the high rep ranges.