
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?

Caffeine is the most commonly-consumed drug in the world. What is caffeine and why is it so popular? Can it help exercise performance? Let’s discuss.

Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?

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?

Sleep can be a hot topic for many as it’s nearly impossible to get proper sleep in today’s world. How can missing out on sleep affect muscle growth?

Many gyms have mask mandates in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. How do masks affect workout performance? Are they safe? Let’s see what the science says.

We often hear that energy balance is simply the difference between calories in and calories out. Is it really that simple?

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.

Achieving optimal arm aesthetics requires development of all the elbow flexor muscles, not just the biceps. How can we train the brachioradialis?

If you’re training for endurance or usually train longer than an hour at a time you might get some benefit out of consuming carbohydrates before your workout.

Periodization is simply the process of planning variation into your training. One of the most important training variables to vary is volume. How should you vary your volume?

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.
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What are net carbs? Why this is something vital to know when you are trying to maintain a low-carb or ketogenic diet.

Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your lats aren’t growing and some hacks to help you reach that wide wingspan.

The post-workout period is a time in which practitioners often recommend to consume food. What exactly should you have?

Compound vs isolation movements. Dr Wilson will discuss the advantages and disadvantages to each type of movement.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the differences of training men vs women and their strengths and weaknesses
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