Macro Check Up - Intermediate Lifter

[Karl with a K]

Robert,

5'8" 260 lbs. male

Latest Lifting Snapshot

Squat: 570x3x2 Heavy, 485x5x4 Volume
Bench: 370x3x2 Heavy, 350x3x5 Volume
Deadlift: 525x5 (on volume squat)
Rack Pull: 595x5 (on heavy squat)
Press: 262.5x1x5 (on volume bench)

Current Macros

Calories: 4000
Carbs: 455
Fat: 135
Protein: 240

My question is, should I start to incorporate more carbs and less fat on training days? Or, is 435 grams enough to get the optimal performance? Fat and carbs are probably +/- 10-15% depending on the day. Calories and protein are consistent. All of this is weighed, tracked, and accurate.

Any feedback you could provide is very appreciated.

Thank you,
Karl

[Robert Santana]

With lifts like that I'd imagine that 500 g/d would serve you well. Pretty good numbers.

[Karl with a K]

I'll give that a shot; thank you for the reply. What is the lowest amount of fat that you would recommend a lifter eat? Does that drive the 500g of carbs number or is that from experience?

[Robert Santana]

I wouldn't go below 70 grams if you are on a gaining cycle. 500 because of how much you are lifting, your bodyweight, and your current macros. You are a big strong dude, you need to fuel up.

[Yadav]

These are very impressive numbers Karl. Awesome! how long you have been training?