
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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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.

Many have described the gym and its constituents as a courtroom. How accurate is that analogy? Let’s take a look at an interesting case and find out.

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?

Many often tout the importance of proper vitamin and mineral intake in bodybuilders, but how important are micronutrients for gains? Let’s see what the science says.

Lifters often use supplements for assisting in their bodybuilding goals, but we often see supplements get misused. What are the most common mistakes we see?

Bodybuilders often spend the entire winter bulking and building slabs of muscle, but what happens when beach season rolls back around? Let’s discuss.

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.

Many people think that isolation exercises increase muscle activation compared to compound movements but this study found that not to be the case.

Forced reps is a unique intensification method in which you need a partner to help you squeeze out those last few reps. This study found that forced reps resulted in a greater growth hormone response than normal reps.

Many people understand that elite bodybuilders have been blessed by the genetic lottery. What factors help them grow so well?

Is there such a thing as an optimal training frequency? Many factors are involved, but this study found that training each muscle group more than once per week is optimal for gains.

Many athletes and recreational trainers use static stretching as their pre-workout warm up. Is this the best practice to prepare for sports or lifting?
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Bodybuilders often employ front or backloading strategies to improve their stage appearance. Dr. Wilson will discuss this on today’s video

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss 2 a day training and we’ll be answering community questions

For years, we’ve heard that it’s important to consume protein right after your workout during the anabolic window. Is this a real thing?

What is peridization? Many know the dictionary definition of periodization, but many also fail to employ periodization theories correctly.

Can essential amino acids help you burn fat? We will explain what EAAs are and how to supplement with them.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Academy Live we will discuss protein intake, specifically hydrolyzed whey protein
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