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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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Hamstrings and Squat Strength
Several studies have found that the hamstrings are not overly activated during squats. Does this paint a full picture of hamstrings involvement in the squat?
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Hamstrings in the Squat
Research continues to uncover minimal hamstrings involvement in the squat, but the fitness community often claims otherwise. What’s the deal here?
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Calories and Energy Balance
Are all calories equal? Is calories in vs calories out the most important component of a diet for weight loss? Let’s see what the science says about these hot-button issues.
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Alcohol and Gains
Most bodybuilders and athletes would probably like to have a social life, too. Can alcohol intake impair gains? Is there applicable knowledge on this subject?
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A Tale of Three Bodybuilders
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.
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Exercise and Metabolism
We often hear that exercise can boost metabolism. What does this mean? Do all forms of exercise have similar effects?
Wide Stance vs Narrow Stance Squats
This study confirmed the classic bodybuilding theory that wide stance squats activate the glutes more while narrow stance squats target the quads.
Post-Workout Carbs
Eating carbohydrates after your workout can boost recovery through replenishing glycogen more quickly. For bodybuilders training more than once a day, this can be incredibly important.
Nutrition for Immune Function
Post-workout nutrition is often touted as important for gains and recovery, which is certainly true, but proper nutrition at this time can also improve immune function.
What Deadlift Style is Best for You?
If your goal is to deadlift as much as possible, one way to improve your deadlift is by ensuring that you’re using the right stance for your individual anthropometrics.
Bench Tip #2
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.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #033: The Importance of Sleep
In this video, we’ll be talking about the importance of sleep for recover and muscle growth. We will also be answering viewer questions
Top 3 Ways to Eat Out on Keto
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 best ways to eat out on keto without compromising your diet or slipping out of ketosis.
Which Form of Cardio Works Best?
Which form of cardio works best? We look at low, moderate, and high-intensity cardio. Is one form superior to the others for bodybuilders?
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?
What Is Regional Hypertrophy?
What is regional hypertrophy? Is it possible to target specific parts of a muscle? Will using angles affect parts of a muscle differently?
What is Periodization?
What is peridization? Many know the dictionary definition of periodization, but many also fail to employ periodization theories correctly.
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