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The 3% Rule
Training Intensity can be a confusing topic for many lifters. What is it and how do you plan it? The 3% Rule offers plenty of guidance for these questions.
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[Some] Physics of Bodybuilding
Biomechanics and physics don’t always seem like the most interesting or useful topics for bodybuilders, but what are some ways we can use this knowledge?
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Writing your own Program Part 1
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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A Motivation Secret
The fitness industry is full of gurus telling you how to eat and train while offering motivation along the way. However, these gurus often forget a key secret.
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Get Psyched
How do you get psyched up for a big lift? Is there any science behind your method? What are the best ways to get psyched for a lift? Let’s check it out.
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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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Sleep is Anabolic
Sleep is incredibly important for workout recovery, and one of the reasons why may be the increase in anabolic hormones during sleep. This study found that the better the sleep, the greater the anabolic hormone concentration.
Plyometrics for Increasing your Squat
Many methods exist for improving squat strength, however, not many people incooperate plyometrics into their training. Plyometrics can greatly increase lower body power.
Food Quality and Energy Balance
We often hear that energy balance is simply the difference between calories in and calories out. Is it really that simple?
Isolating the Brachioradialis
Achieving optimal arm aesthetics requires development of all the elbow flexor muscles, not just the biceps. How can we train the brachioradialis?
Caffeine
Caffeine is the most common ingredient in pre-workout formulations. Caffeine has been shown several times over to positively impact many aspects of exercise performance.
Mechanical Tension
The most current literature behind muscle growth supports the theory that mechanical tension is the main driver of muscle growth. What is mechanical tension and how can you optimize it?
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #058: Training Frequency
In this MPHD Live, we discuss Training Frequency to maximize gains and help you achieve the best overall results
How Do You Balance Life vs. Training?
How should you balance life vs. training? Is balance the key? What does balance in life mean? Is there a way to keep things in harmony?
3 Reasons Why Your Lats Aren’t Growing
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your lats aren’t growing and some hacks to help you reach that wide wingspan.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #028: Dieting Strategies
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we’re going to talk about different diet strategies to help you reach your goals faster
Will Power Training Make You Grow?
Will power training make you grow? How do you employ techniques to increase your power output to maximize growth?
Top 3 Ways to Use EAA’s for Max Hypertrophy
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways to use essential amino acids (EAAs) for max hypertrophy.
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