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Well, as we all know, dehydration (as OftenBen mentioned) is great for strength. Debate "functional" all you want; whoever that guy is, he can jerk a knot in Hugh Jackman and everybody (including Hugh) knows it. I've worked with plenty of super-ripped guys; they'll freely admit they're much weaker than if they actually had any glycogen reserves to speak of. Meanwhile I had a lifter buddy of mine help me move a few years back; despite regional competitions, nine hours a week in the gym and six inches and 30 lbs on me, dude had a hard time helping me move my couch.