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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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Genetic Potential
Both researchers and bodybuilders alike have theorized about the idea of a “genetic potential.” What factors can influence one’s genetic potential?
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Meal Frequency
Many in the fitness community believe that increasing meal frequency can boost metabolic rate and improve body composition. What does the science say?
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Hypertrophy vs. Hyperplasia
We know that muscles grow through a process called hypertrophy. However, another potential process, called hyperplasia, may exist. What’s the difference?
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Training During Illness
Getting sick is part of life. However, athletes and bodybuilders often train through illness without modifying intensity or volume. Is this the best practice?
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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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Food Quality and Energy Balance
We often hear that energy balance is simply the difference between calories in and calories out. Is it really that simple?
Isolating the Brachioradialis
Achieving optimal arm aesthetics requires development of all the elbow flexor muscles, not just the biceps. How can we train the brachioradialis?
Calorie Cycling
One of the issues with consuming a calorie-restricted diet is that it can cause your metabolism to slow down. This study found that calorie cycling negated this effect.
Exercise and Metabolism
We often hear that exercise can boost metabolism. What does this mean? Do all forms of exercise have similar effects?
Concurrent Training and Endurance
If you’re an endurance athlete looking to maximize your performance, try adding strength training to your routine. This study found that strength training offered huge benefits to endurance performance.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is more than likely the most important vitamin for athletes and bodybuilders. Vitamin D may slightly increase testosterone production and can also improve muscle strength.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #061: Accommodating Resistance
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss accommodating resistance and we’ll be answering community questions
Exogenous Ketones and Bodybuilding
Exogenous ketones in bodybuilding. Are they the perfect preworkout to add to your arsenal? or are they a waste of money?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #063: Hockey Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Academy Live we will discuss training for hockey and we’ll be answering community questions
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?
3 Reasons Why Your Abs Aren’t Fully Developed
Dr. Wilson will go over the top 3 reasons why your abs aren’t fully developed. We will go over hacks to optimize ab development
Top 3 Ways to Use EAA’s for Max Hypertrophy
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways to use essential amino acids (EAAs) for max hypertrophy.
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