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Quantifying Mechanical Tension
Mechanical tension has quickly become the main accepted stimulus for muscle growth. What is mechanical tension? Can we measure it? Why would this be important for growth?
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CNS Fatigue
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?
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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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The 3% Rule
Training Intensity can be a confusing topic for many lifters. What is it and how do you plan it? The 3% Rule offers plenty of guidance for these questions.
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Squats vs. Hip Thrusts
The bodybuilding community has rallied around the squat and hip thrust for glute development, but which exercise is better? New research may have the answer.
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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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Fixing Mid-Pull Weakness in the Deadlift
Many lifters have a deadlift sticking point around the point of the lift where the bar is passing the knees. Specific exercises can be used to overcome this weakness and improve your deadlift.
Fixing the Weak Link in the Squat
Lifters often fail heavy or fatiguing squats by falling forward. This typically means that their legs are strong enough to continue, but their back muscles are not.
Sleep is Key for Performance
This study found that extending the nightly sleep of Division-1 basketball players improved their performance in several tasks including sprinting. Getting extra sleep will more
Is Training Frequency Muscle Group-Specific?
How often should you workout? Does this depend on what muscle groups you’re training? This study found that muscles in the lower body typically recovered more quickly than upper body muscles.
Caffeine
Caffeine is the most common ingredient in pre-workout formulations. Caffeine has been shown several times over to positively impact many aspects of exercise performance.
Bands and Chains
Many think that bands and chains are just a powerlifting tool but they can be extremely useful for bodybuilders as well. Using bands or chains increases the amount of weight during the top half of the lift which forces the muscle to produce force throughout the whole range of motion.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #064: Intermittent Fasting
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss intermittent fasting and we’ll be answering community questions
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #010: Metabolic Effects of Cardio
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the metabolic effects of cardio and how they can benefit fat burning
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #003: Carbohydrate Cycling
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss carbohydrate cycling to maximize fat loss and performance
Will a Cheat Day Boost My Metabolism?
How often have you heard that a cheat meal will improve your metabolism? In this video, I will go over the pros and cons of having a cheat meal or cheat day.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #034: Can You Grow New Muscle Fibers? (Hyperplasia)
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over Hyperplasia, or the act of growing new muscle fibers. Is it possible?
Will Power Training Make You Grow?
Will power training make you grow? How do you employ techniques to increase your power output to maximize growth?
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