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Training to Failure
We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?
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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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What I’d do Differently
Today’s fitness enthusiasts have little direction when it comes to long-term training programs. However, a roundtable discussion with gym veterans can offer some clues.
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Progressive Overload
Just about every bodybuilder knows the importance of progressive overload, but what exactly is progressive overload? How can you plan and achieve it?
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Pain Killers and Gains
Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?
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Intensification Methods
Intensification Methods are strategies designed to push a muscle past failure and maximize growth. Do they work? Is there any science behind them?
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Cardio and Metabolism
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!
Free Weight vs Machine Bench Press
Many promote the importance of using free weights when training for muscle growth. However, machines can offer similar levels of muscle activation for the prime movers.
Adductors vs. Hamstrings in the Squat
Fitness enthusiasts and practitioners often state that the hamstrings are highly active in the squat. Is this the case? Do squats develop the hamstrings?
Cardio on Lifting Days or Different Days?
Bodybuilders have long known that performing cardio and lifting on the same day might not be best for gains. Why is this the case?
Muscle Activation During Normal Lifts
Studies show that muscle activation during a normal lift reduces throughout the positive portion of the lift. This is due to a few different factors but represents an area of a lift that requires more training.
Is Bodybuilding Dangerous?
Bodybuilding is often considered to be inherently dangerous (mostly by non-bodybuilders, it seems). Is this actually true, or are other sports more dangerous?
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #019: Meal Frequency
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss Meal frequency. Do you really have to eat every 2-3 hours to obtain results?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #023: Metabolic Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss metabolic training. Learn how to effectively maximize muscle gain and fat loss
Does the Protein Window of Opportunity Exist?
For years, we’ve heard that it’s important to consume protein right after your workout during the anabolic window. Is this a real thing?
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 #011: Artificial Sweeteners
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the effects of artificial sweeteners. Are they good or bad for you?
Top 3 Ways to Become More Vascular
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways that bodybuilders can use to become more vascular.
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