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The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 2:30 am
by LondonIron
Anyone successfully built mass on Keto? I hear the pump is non-existent.
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:05 am
by Herbertysnilm
Hard to get a pump without glycogen. Keto is better for endurance athletes.
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:40 am
by RusTitan
I tried it. Strength stayed okay, but I looked flat as a pancake.
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 4:30 am
by MedellinMuscle
Targeted Keto (TKD) can work. Carbs just before lifting.
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 5:15 am
by LatinoBulk
If you want to grow, you need insulin spikes. Keto avoids that.
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:00 am
by LondonIron
TKD sounds interesting. How many grams of carbs?
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:40 am
by MedellinMuscle
Usually 20-30g of fast carbs.
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 7:20 am
by Herbertysnilm
Still, why bother? High carb, low fat is the bodybuilding standard for a reason.
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 7:55 am
by RusTitan
Keto is for fat loss and metabolic health, not max hypertrophy.
Re: The Truth About Keto for Bodybuilding
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:40 am
by LatinoBulk
Exactly. Performance drops in the high rep ranges.