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Training to Failure
We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?
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Muscle Science: A History
Over the years, science has developed a greater understanding of muscle contractions and function. However, some key aspects have always perplexed scientists until recently.
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Body Recomposition
Body recomposition is the holy grail of bodybuilding – losing fat while gaining muscle. Is this actually possible for veteran bodybuilders, or is this just a treat for novices?
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Stretching and Performance
Static stretching is one of the most popular ways to warmup before exercise. Let’s dig in and see if this is a good practice and if it’s the best method for improving flexibility.
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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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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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Quick tips
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.
Hydration
How important is hydration when it comes to muscle growth? This study found that dehydration significantly reduced insulin sensitivity which can impair gains.
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?
Inadequate Protein
While the anabolic window is much wider than initially thought, it’s still important to get protein after your workout to start the recovery process. How much do you need?
How Often Should You Eat?
Meal frequency doesn’t appear to have a significant effect on body composition, but there is an optimal frequency for optimizing protein synthesis throughout the day.
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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Top 3 Ways To Add Pounds of Muscle Fast!
In this video, Dr. Jacob Wilson gives the top 3 research-based ways for bodybuilders to add pounds of muscle fast!
How Many Calories Do You Need to Add Size?
How many calories do you need to add size? What is the ideal calorie intake for the skinny guy packing muscle, or the aspiring mass monster?
Front and Backloading Strategies
Bodybuilders often employ front or backloading strategies to improve their stage appearance. Dr. Wilson will discuss this on today’s video
Low Carb Protein Bars
Dr. Wilson will discuss how you can tell if low-carb protein bars are truly low carb, and what ingredients to look for.
TRAINING HACKS – Still Uncomfortable Doing Front Squats? Try This!!!
This week we are going to start with this tip. As I mentioned in the previous video, I have some shoulder mobility issues and wrist pain when setting up for the front squat. This week’s hack is a bit more advanced than last week, as it requires this amazing piece of equipment. If you are lucky enough to have one of these in your gym, give this a try and let us know how it has helped you
How Do You Get a Bigger Biceps Peak?
How do you get a bigger biceps peak? What are the best ways of targeting the brachialis for overall arm development?
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