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The Power of Bodybuilding
This is a story about a fellow named Pete. Pete is none of us, and Pete is all of us, so let’s follow his journey into the world of bodybuilding.
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The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.
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Writing your own Program Part 4
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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BCAAs: Pump or Dump?
BCAAs have come under fire in recent years with many questioning their usefulness. What factors need to be considered to make these claims?
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Muscle Science for Gearheads
Some aspects of science aren’t immediately applicable to training, but understanding muscle architecture can help round out your exercise science knowledge.
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Training Muscle Fiber Types
Researchers and bodybuilders alike have pondered over the years if it’s possible to isolate muscle fiber types with specific training strategies. Is this possible?
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Bodybuilding Mishaps
Bodybuilding can often be a trial-and-error sport but, unfortunately, many people spend more time making errors than progress. How can you fix that?
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Lifting Tempo
Many trainers and coaches advocate for tempo training but this review found that lifting tempo has no effect on muscle growth or strength. In fact, slow tempos may actually impair gains.
Cardio Interference
This is one of many studies that confirmed the popular hypothesis that too much cardio can interfere with gains in muscle strength and size.
GABA
Many bodybuilders use GABA to improve their sleep quality. While this may not always be an effective use, GABA has been shown to increase growth hormone production overnight.
ZMA
ZMA is a popular sports and bodybuilding supplement that athletes use for different reasons. ZMA may slightly increase natural testosterone production and may improve sleep.
Exercise and Metabolism
We often hear that exercise can boost metabolism. What does this mean? Do all forms of exercise have similar effects?
Movement Variations for Periodization
Periodization is simply planned variation in your training. One way to add this variation is by changing the exercises you use. This has been shown to be more effective for gains in strength which can drive increases in muscle size.
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How Do I Know If My CNS Is Ready To Train?
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?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #056: Fix Shoulder Pain While Benching
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss shoulder pain while benching and we’ll be answering community questions
Is Intra-Workout Nutrition Important?
Is intra-workout nutrition important? We discuss the importance of intra-workout nutrition and your nutrient intake to increase anabolism.
What Should I Have Post-Workout?
The post-workout period is a time in which practitioners often recommend to consume food. What exactly should you have?
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
The Muscle PhD Academy Live: Blood Flow Restriction Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to properly set up and implement blood flow restriction training
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