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Genetics and Elite Athletes
There are many biological traits that separate the elite athlete and/or bodybuilder from the average Joe. What are these traits? Can you train them?
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Exercise Variation
Attitudes towards exercise variations in the bodybuilding community are pretty split – some swear by variation while others decry its importance. What’s the science say?
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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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Does Size = Strength?
Many folks ask the age-old question – is a bigger muscle a stronger muscle? In this piece we dive into the nitty gritty science of getting stronger in order to find out.
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Time Under Tension
Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?
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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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Toe Angle and Calf Raises
Bodybuilders have long altered toe angles in calf raises in order to emphasize either the inner or outer calf. Does this actually work?
Macros and Cutting
Creating a calorie deficit is important for a successful cut. How should you go about creating this deficit?
Sleep and Performance
We know that sleep is important for recovery, but this study also found that sleep is incredibly important for optimizing performance. Make sure you’re getting at least 8-hours of sleep every night for optimum performance.
Lifting Weights vs Stretching
Stretching is the most common method people use to improve range of motion. However, this study found that lifting weights with a full range of motion was just as effective as stretching.
MCT Oil vs LCT Oil
Using MCT oils in your diet may help your fat loss progress more so than traditional cooking oils. This study found that individuals eating foods cooked with MCT oils lost more fat than others.
Lifting Belts
Summary Powerlifters and bodybuilders often use lifting belts to prevent injury and improve performance (Finnie et al., 2003). While lower back protection is murky (read
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #015: Autoregulation
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #012: Fitness Myths
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What Is the Applied Science and Performance Institute?
What is Applied Science and Performance Institute (ASPI)? Let’s take a tour of Dr. Jacob Wilson’s research facility.
Why Is Protein Distribution So Important?
Today we will discuss why protein distribution is so important and how you should distribute your protein consumption through the day.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #016: How Do You Measure Intensity?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to measure the intensity of your workouts.
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