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The 3% Rule
Training Intensity can be a confusing topic for many lifters. What is it and how do you plan it? The 3% Rule offers plenty of guidance for these questions.
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All About Caffeine
Caffeine is the most commonly-consumed drug in the world. What is caffeine and why is it so popular? Can it help exercise performance? Let’s discuss.
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The Mind-Muscle Connection
The Mind-Muscle Connection is a hot topic in the bodybuilding community with many coaches swearing by its efficacy. Is it really the best way to grow?
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Plant vs. Animal Protein
The argument of plant vs. animal protein contains many factors but our focus here is on just one: how do they affect muscle growth? Let’s check it out.
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Hamstrings in the Squat
Research continues to uncover minimal hamstrings involvement in the squat, but the fitness community often claims otherwise. What’s the deal here?
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Carb Cycling
Carb cycling is a popular stategy employed by athletes and bodybuilders in an attempt to improve exercise adaptations and body composition. Does it work?
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Cardio Interference
This is one of many studies that confirmed the popular hypothesis that too much cardio can interfere with gains in muscle strength and size.
Caffeine
Caffeine is the most common ingredient in pre-workout formulations. Caffeine has been shown several times over to positively impact many aspects of exercise performance.
Pre-Exhaustion Training
Many bodybuilders employ pre-exhaustion training in an attempt to increase muscle activation in compound movements. Research doesn’t support this theory, but there are other ways to achieve this effect.
Mechanical Tension
The most current literature behind muscle growth supports the theory that mechanical tension is the main driver of muscle growth. What is mechanical tension and how can you optimize it?
ZMA
ZMA is a popular sports and bodybuilding supplement that athletes use for different reasons. ZMA may slightly increase natural testosterone production and may improve sleep.
Mind-Muscle Connection for Growth
Bodybuilders often stress the importance of using the mind-muscle connection in training. Studies have shown this to increase activation, but does that impact growth?
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #008: Strength Training for Mass Gains
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss strength training for mass gains, in particular, powerlifting
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #062: Advanced Training Variables | Lawrence Ballenger
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss advanced training variables and we’ll be answering community questions
TRAINING HACKS – Small Calves? No Problem!
Calves are some of the most stubborn muscles to grow for most. If you have done endless calf raises and still see no results, this may be why. You need variety. Try this and see them grow from baby calves into Spanish fighting bulls!
Green Tea for Fat Loss
Dr. Wilson discusses the use of green tea for fat loss, how to maximize its effects, and what dosage to use.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #061: Accommodating Resistance
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss accommodating resistance and we’ll be answering community questions
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #043: Are BCAA’s Worth Taking?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss if BCAAs are worth taking and what their effects are
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