How much weight are you cutting?
THAT is the most important factor IMO.
I recommend newbies just compete at whatever weight they are during training, cutting weight always has SOME effect on strength. the last week before the comp you shouldn't be cutting too much IMO.
As long as you hit the carbs hard the 24 hours before the comp, you should have plenty in the tank.
Don't makes this TOO complicated.
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