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Common Supplement Mistakes
Lifters often use supplements for assisting in their bodybuilding goals, but we often see supplements get misused. What are the most common mistakes we see?
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Deadlifts on Back Day?
A current argument in the field exists as to whether or not the deadlift is a good back exercise. Do we have scientific evidence to support either side of this qualm?
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Muscle Science for Gearheads
Some aspects of science aren’t immediately applicable to training, but understanding muscle architecture can help round out your exercise science knowledge.
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Does Size = Strength?
Many folks ask the age-old question – is a bigger muscle a stronger muscle? In this piece we dive into the nitty gritty science of getting stronger in order to find out.
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A “Brief” Guide to Cutting
Bodybuilders often spend the entire winter bulking and building slabs of muscle, but what happens when beach season rolls back around? Let’s discuss.
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Writing your own Program Part 2
Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.
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Quick tips
High Protein Diets
The current recommended protein intake for athletes more than likely isn’t enough protein for the bodybuilder trying to maximize muscle growth. Some studies are showing greater gains with higher protein intakes.
Whey vs Rice Protein
This study found that larger doses of rice protein are necessary to induce anabolism when compared to smaller doses of whey protein.
Mind-Muscle Connection and Muscle Activation
This study found that concentrating on specific muscle groups using the, “mind-muscle connection” can increase muscle activation during resistance training.
Training While Sick
Everyone gets sick at one point or another, but unfortunately, training too hard while you’re sick can easily lead to overtraining. Follow these tips to
Nutritional Interventions for Recovery
Proper nutrition is the most important component of a well-rounded recovery plan. Water, electrolytes, carbohydrate, and protein all need to be optimized post-training to maximize recovery.
Triceps Exercise Variations
Using multiple exercises is necessary to train virtually every muscle group in the body. This study found that specific exercises were able to target specific heads ot the triceps.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #003: Carbohydrate Cycling
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss carbohydrate cycling to maximize fat loss and performance
TRAINING HACKS – Want That Upper Chest Shelf? Try This!!!
This week we are going to start with this tip. When you think of training the upper chest, the main go-to is incline press. The reverse grip bench press has been shown to greatly increase activation of the upper chest.
What Are Net Carbs?
What are net carbs? Why this is something vital to know when you are trying to maintain a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
The Truth About Human Growth Hormone
The truth about Human Growth Hormone. We will discuss what it is and it’s uses and downsides in bodybuilding.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #036: Shoulder Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss shoulder training and how to properly train them to maximize strength and mass
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #050: How to Grow Massive Triceps
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to grow massive triceps and add overall mass to your arms
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