Low Carb Bulk

[SMstikx7]

Is a low carb bulk good for gaining strength without much mass?

[SacramentoZach]

Is a low carb bulk good for gaining strength without much mass?

No it's generally the same as a "normal" bulk as long as the calories were the same.

[BaseBaller1025]

It would probably be better to keep carb intake higher on a bulk because if carbs are low, more than likely fat will be high and fat is easily stored as fat in a caloric surplus.

Also, muscle glycogen is important to improving gym performance, so there's that as well.

Here's a good read: http://www.machin************/interv...t-alan-aragon/

"Technically, once protein & fat needs are met, the surplus should be predominantly from carbohydrate. This will help support progressive increases in work output (total tonnage moved, etc), in addition to maxing out the anabolic signaling that occurs through fuller glycogen stores."

[GiGiEatsCelebs]

Is a low carb bulk good for gaining strength without much mass?

Load up on starchy vegetables that are lower in carbs like winter squash and yams/sweet potatoes! That's good bulking fuel!

[bnp369]

Ha, I was like you once OP. So afraid to get fat but so eager to gain muscle. Eat like a man, lift like a man.

[bobrah]

More Carbs More Energy, Better Mood, Better Workout, Heavier Lifts, MO' GAINS

[Savanovic]

Eat your carbs.

[sambshep]

Is a low carb bulk good for gaining strength without much mass?

Here's an informative article on carbohydrate requirements: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nut...-you-need.html

TLDR: 120g Carbs + 2.5g Carbs for each working set would provide you with a minimum.