
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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Research continues to uncover minimal hamstrings involvement in the squat, but the fitness community often claims otherwise. What’s the deal here?

CNS fatigue is kind of a hot topic in the fitness industry. Some will argue its existence whereas others will misuse the term entirely. What does the science say?

Many people think training frequency is a closed case in the research, but we actually know very little about the optimum frequency for each muscle group. Let’s get into more detail.

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.

The Mind-Muscle Connection is a hot topic in the bodybuilding community with many coaches swearing by its efficacy. Is it really the best way to grow?

Intensification Methods are strategies designed to push a muscle past failure and maximize growth. Do they work? Is there any science behind them?

Studies show that muscle activation during a normal lift reduces throughout the positive portion of the lift. This is due to a few different factors but represents an area of a lift that requires more training.

Drop sets are an intensification technique used by many bodybuilders to train past normal muscle failure. This study found that adding a drop set resulted in more growth than normal training!

DHEA has often been proposed as a natural testosterone booster but virtually no research backs this claim. DHEA has no effect on testosterone or exercise performance.

We often tout the importance of carbohydrates after your workout but what if you’re keto-adapted? Consuming fat after your workout can help replenish muscle glycogen!

Bodybuilders typically eschew alcohol for the fear of losing muscle or gaining fat. Are these concerns warranted, or is there more than meets the eye?

Many people add static stretching to their warm-up routine, but is this the best idea? Studies show that stretching before your workout can impair both strength and muscle activation.
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In this video we will discuss the truth about reverse dieting and how to properly get back to maintenance calories after a cut

This week we’ll talk about mechanical dropsets. Most people work out in a commercial gym and doing dropsets on busy days is nearly impossible, unless you’re doing them on a weight stack machine. Here’s an easy way to get the benefits of a dropset without using every weight in the gym.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will go through our frequently asked questions from our community and answer them

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to measure the intensity of your workouts.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss psychological satiety and how to control your appetite more effectively

Dr. Wilson discusses what sources of protein and ingredients to look for in high-protein bars, and whether they will help you build muscle.
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