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Periodization in Bodybuilding
Periodization is a common buzzword in the fitness industry but the word itself is often misunderstood and the theories are misused. How does it work in bodybuilding?
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Plant vs. Animal Protein
The argument of plant vs. animal protein contains many factors but our focus here is on just one: how do they affect muscle growth? Let’s check it out.
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Micronutrients
Many often tout the importance of proper vitamin and mineral intake in bodybuilders, but how important are micronutrients for gains? Let’s see what the science says.
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Body Recomposition
Body recomposition is the holy grail of bodybuilding – losing fat while gaining muscle. Is this actually possible for veteran bodybuilders, or is this just a treat for novices?
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Training at Home
Training at home probably isn’t quite as effective as training at the gym. How can you adjust your program to continue to make progress with little or no equipment?
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Nutrition Inconvenience
Most folks know that just about any diet plan can support your goals. However, that sentiment is based on diet adherence; how can you improve diet adherence?
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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?
Mind-Muscle Connection and Strength
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.
Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?
Many believe that stretching before your workout can help prevent injuries but virtually no research supports this theory.
Exercise Order
One variable in training program design is the order of exercises that you use in your workouts. Why is this variable important?
How Often Should You Eat?
Meal frequency doesn’t appear to have a significant effect on body composition, but there is an optimal frequency for optimizing protein synthesis throughout the day.
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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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #042: The Difference Between Training Men and Women
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the differences of training men vs women and their strengths and weaknesses
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #003: Carbohydrate Cycling
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss carbohydrate cycling to maximize fat loss and performance
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #010: Metabolic Effects of Cardio
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the metabolic effects of cardio and how they can benefit fat burning
Can You Gain Muscle on a Ketogenic Diet?
Can you gain muscle on a ketogenic diet? Will cutting your carbs hurt your bodybuilding goals? Let’s discuss how to optimize keto for gains.
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
Dr. Wilson discusses branched-chain amino acid supplements (BCAAs): how much to take, when to take them, and how they work in your body.
TRAINING HACKS – Small Calves? No Problem!
Calves are some of the most stubborn muscles to grow for most. If you have done endless calf raises and still see no results, this may be why. You need variety. Try this and see them grow from baby calves into Spanish fighting bulls!
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