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Calories and Energy Balance
Are all calories equal? Is calories in vs calories out the most important component of a diet for weight loss? Let’s see what the science says about these hot-button issues.
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Quantifying Mechanical Tension
Mechanical tension has quickly become the main accepted stimulus for muscle growth. What is mechanical tension? Can we measure it? Why would this be important for growth?
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Meal Frequency
Many in the fitness community believe that increasing meal frequency can boost metabolic rate and improve body composition. What does the science say?
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Eccentrics and Growth
Coaches and trainers often preach the importance of the lowering portion of resistance training exercises. Is this really the most important part of a lift?
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Metabolism-Boosting Strategies
Many bodybuilders are interesting in boosting their metabolism for body composition optimization. What strategies can you use to boost metabolism?
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Genetic Potential
Both researchers and bodybuilders alike have theorized about the idea of a “genetic potential.” What factors can influence one’s genetic potential?
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L-Citrulline
L-Citrulline is one of the most common nitric oxide boosters used in pre-workout formulas. L-Citrulline has been shown to increase exercise performance in multiple studies.
Calcium Supplementation
Calcium doesn’t sound like the most attractive bodybuilding supplement but it can be incredibly important for long term gains when considering bone density and health.
The Tripod Foot
Many lifters focus on maintaining their body weight on their heels while they squat. This is a good method for beginners, but for optimum performance, you need to utilize the tripod foot.
Bench Tip #2
Looking to boost chest size and strength? Dumbbell bench and dumbbell chest flye exercises both offer similar pectoral muscle activation compared to a traditional barbell bench.
Whey vs Meat Protein
Our lab examined the effects of supplementing with whey or meat-based proteins over an 8-week training protocol. Whey and beef protein produced similar gains in
Metabolic Stress
Metabolic stress is one of the ways a muscle can grow. This refers to the buildup of metabolites in the muscle which causes a unique stimulus on the muscle. How can you induce this in your training?
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Why You Should Fast At Least 12 Hours
Dr. Wilson will discuss why you should fast for at least 12 hours to improve your health and physical recovery.
Can Essential Amino Acids Help You Burn Fat?
Can essential amino acids help you burn fat? We will explain what EAAs are and how to supplement with them.
Pattern of Eating for Fat Loss
In this video we will discuss the Pattern of Eating for Fat Loss and which approach to take in order to maximize your fat loss goals
The Truth About Anabolic Steroids
Here’s the truth about anabolic steroids. Dr. Jacob Wilson discusses what they are and their uses and downsides in bodybuilding.
How Do I Limit Gaining Fat on a Bulk?
How do I limit gaining fat on a bulk? Dr. Wilson will explore intermittent fasting, fasted cardio, and calorie cycling.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live: Blood Flow Restriction Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to properly set up and implement blood flow restriction training
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