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Get Psyched
How do you get psyched up for a big lift? Is there any science behind your method? What are the best ways to get psyched for a lift? Let’s check it out.
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certified trainer
The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.
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The Power of Bodybuilding
This is a story about a fellow named Pete. Pete is none of us, and Pete is all of us, so let’s follow his journey into the world of bodybuilding.
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Periodization in Bodybuilding
Periodization is a common buzzword in the fitness industry but the word itself is often misunderstood and the theories are misused. How does it work in bodybuilding?
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Muscle Memory
Muscle memory is an often misused phrase when considering various skills and exercise training. Let’s dig into what muscle memory truly is.
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Chest Training 101
Growing the pectorals is a goal of many gym goers. What’s the best way to go about developing this oft-sought after muscle group? Let’s see what the science says about the pecs.
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Writing your own Program Part 3
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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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?
Exercise Order
One variable in training program design is the order of exercises that you use in your workouts. Why is this variable important?
The Anabolic Window
We now know that the anabolic window is a little wider than initially though. However, does training experience influence how wide this window is?
The Tripod Foot
Many lifters focus on maintaining their body weight on their heels while they squat. This is a good method for beginners, but for optimum performance, you need to utilize the tripod foot.
Whey vs Rice Protein
This study found that larger doses of rice protein are necessary to induce anabolism when compared to smaller doses of whey protein.
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.
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What Is a Ketogenic Diet?
What is a ketogenic diet? Dr. Wilson will explain the ketogenic diet and how you can apply it to your bodybuilding goals.
Why Is Muscle Growth So Slow?
This week we will be talking about whether muscle growth is linear, why muscle growth is so slow, and how you speed up the process?
Green Tea for Fat Loss
Dr. Wilson discusses the use of green tea for fat loss, how to maximize its effects, and what dosage to use.
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.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #053: Can you Make Gains During Contest Prep?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to make gains during contest prep and answering community questions
3 Reasons Why Your Biceps Aren’t Growing
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your biceps aren’t growing as well as techniques to help you reach your biceps goals.
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