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Working out with Masks
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.
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Sleep and Bodybuilding
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?
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Writing your own Program Part 1
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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Protein Intake and Bodybuilders
Most current scientific reviews state that the optimal protein intake for maximizing muscle gain is well below what many bodybuilders consume. Is this true?
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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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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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Sleep and Fat Loss
People often focus on diet and exercise when trying to lose fat but it appears that optimizing sleep is equally as important. This study found that individuals who slept longer lost more weight as fat.
Calories for Cutting
Reducing calorie intake is necessary to drop significant fat during a cut. What’s the best deficit for maintaining muscle mass during a cut?
Hydration
How important is hydration when it comes to muscle growth? This study found that dehydration significantly reduced insulin sensitivity which can 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.
Exercise Order
One variable in training program design is the order of exercises that you use in your workouts. Why is this variable important?
Triceps Exercise Variations
Using multiple exercises is necessary to train virtually every muscle group in the body. This study found that specific exercises were able to target specific heads ot the triceps.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #040: Back Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss Back Training. We will go over the anatomy of the back and give you a battle plan to train it
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #002: Body Composition
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Academy Live, we’ll be discussing body composition and ways to improve it.
Can You Gain Muscle on a Calorie Deficit?
Can you gain muscle on a calorie deficit? Here’s a controversial topic that people often ask us here at The Muscle PhD.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #037: Protein Timing
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How Do You Stay Full on a Ketogenic Diet?
How do I stay full on a ketogenic diet? When you first transition onto a ketogenic diet, you go through a period of adaptation. Your glycogen stores are depleted and it’s very difficult to maintain a pump.
What Are Net Carbs?
What are net carbs? Why this is something vital to know when you are trying to maintain a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
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