Originally Posted by Choopa Phil

Why not just drink an intraworkout carb source for immediate energy instead of putting your body in a caloric surplus and creating a huge insulin spike right before bed time? Granted its just one night a week...but having a sustained carbohydrate source while you workout seems like a much better option considering you will have the same energy levels throughout each workout since theres no variation of carb intake. Carb back loading gives a ton of energy at the start then youre flat on your ass by mid week. Not to mention your muscles will look flat and youll have practically no pump. Especially considering his goals, carbohydrate timing around workouts are what is of utmost importance here. Lean muscle gain, minimal fat loss.