Electrolyte Strategies for Peak Week: Beyond Just Sodium Intake?

We all know sodium plays a huge role in water balance and muscle fullness during peak week. Many coaches focus heavily on sodium loading or depletion cycles. But what about the other crucial electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and calcium?

From a scientific perspective, these aren't just minor players. They're essential for nerve function, muscle contractions, and maintaining fluid balance at a cellular level. Improper balance can lead to cramping (a common show day complaint!), weakness, and even impact your overall look by causing intracellular dehydration.

Are any of you strategically manipulating potassium or magnesium during peak week? For example, increasing potassium earlier in the week to shuttle water, then cutting it back? Or using magnesium for its muscle relaxing properties? What are your experiences with specific electrolyte supplements, and when do you typically introduce or withdraw them in relation to show day? I'm keen to hear about strategies that go beyond just the sodium roller coaster.