Carb loading, on Leg day or the day before?

[Halfway]

Wondering if it's best to have my oat-fest on sunday or on the day I actually do the leg workout.. figure that on WO day there's be less overspill to fat, but is 6-8 hours enough time to 'carb up' in time for squats

[discuslifter]

Try each and see what you like best.

Technically speaking, it would probably take 24 hours to really top off glycogen stores after a good workout. However, carbs pre-workout will allow for higher blood sugar levels which helps support brain function and hard workouts. A good hard workout can be great for gains alone, plus like you mentioned less spill-over to fat.

But what it comes down to is what actually works for ya :) I often have a hard time training on carb loads when I'm gaining cause I feel bloated and sleepy, but that's just me.