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

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.

Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?

There’s many different pathways one can take when attempting to achieve bodybuilding glory. Let’s examine three such of these paths and how they eventually converge.

Static stretching is one of the most popular ways to warmup before exercise. Let’s dig in and see if this is a good practice and if it’s the best method for improving flexibility.

Both researchers and bodybuilders alike have theorized about the idea of a “genetic potential.” What factors can influence one’s genetic potential?

A recent review stated that endurance exercise can cause growth similar to resistance training but this benefit only occurs in older individuals. Young individuals do not get this effect.

People often focus on diet and exercise when trying to lose fat but it appears that optimizing sleep is equally as important. This study found that individuals who slept longer lost more weight as fat.

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.

Many in the fitness community think that performing steady state cardio will reduce your resting metabolism. However, this study found that not to be the case!

Is there a difference in how often men can train vs. women? This study found that men were able to recover from exercise more quickly than women which might mean that frequency is gender-specific.

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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How do you know if your CNS (Central Nervous System) is ready to train? How do you get your body ready to attack the iron again?

Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based ketogenic diet hacks to keep you getting the pumps you want on keto.

To be confident in what you’re putting in your body, it’s important to know how to read a nutrition label. We’ll break it down.

Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss research-based ways for bodybuilders to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the circadian rhythm and we’ll be answering community questions

Dr. Jacob Wilson will give you the top 3 research-based methods to take your physique to another level by losing fat fast.
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