
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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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?

Many people think training frequency is a closed case in the research, but we actually know very little about the optimum frequency for each muscle group. Let’s get into more detail.

Have you ever gone “beast mode” in the gym? Let’s think about that for a second – how beastly are you? Let’s compare ourselves to the animal kingdom and see how we stack up.

Many in the field claim that deadlifts are an inherently dangerous exercise. Is this claim supported by science? Or is something else going on?

Researchers and bodybuilders alike have pondered over the years if it’s possible to isolate muscle fiber types with specific training strategies. Is this possible?

The bodybuilding community has rallied around the squat and hip thrust for glute development, but which exercise is better? New research may have the answer.

We now know that the anabolic window is a little wider than initially though. However, does training experience influence how wide this window is?

Whey protein is usually considered the best form of supplemental protein. The problem is that many whey formulations contain ingredients that some individuals are allergic

The mind-muscle connection is a popular strategy for bodybuilders but it may not be best for strength athletes. This study found that force production was reduced when subjects used the mind-muscle connection.

If you’re trying to lose fat, focusing on diet and exercise are incredibly important. However, you can’t neglect the importance of sleep. This study found the mild sleep deprivation significantly reduced fat loss during a diet.

This study found that concentrating on specific muscle groups using the, “mind-muscle connection” can increase muscle activation during resistance training.

Several studies have found that isolation movements are no more effective at increasing muscle mass than compound movements. However, some muscle groups may benefit from isolation exercises.
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In this video Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the pros and cons of supplementing with melatonin and whether there’s an advantage to using this product.


When should you use intensification methods? When in your set or in your program should you include these techniques to maximize your gains?

https://youtu.be/meqbdCTJqao Not many topics cause more division in the fitness industry than a ketogenic diet. Despite this back-and-forth, a lot of athletes LOVE it! Whether it

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss pre workout nutrition. What should you eat and supplement with pre workout

Can you gain muscle on a calorie deficit? Here’s a controversial topic that people often ask us here at The Muscle PhD.
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