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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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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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Hypertrophy vs. Hyperplasia
We know that muscles grow through a process called hypertrophy. However, another potential process, called hyperplasia, may exist. What’s the difference?
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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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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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Common Supplement Mistakes
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?
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Alcohol Consumption and Gains
Bodybuilders typically eschew alcohol for the fear of losing muscle or gaining fat. Are these concerns warranted, or is there more than meets the eye?
Muscle Activation During Normal Lifts
Studies show that muscle activation during a normal lift reduces throughout the positive portion of the lift. This is due to a few different factors but represents an area of a lift that requires more training.
Forced Reps
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.
ZMA
ZMA is a popular sports and bodybuilding supplement that athletes use for different reasons. ZMA may slightly increase natural testosterone production and may improve sleep.
Sleep and White Noise
Improving sleep quality is an important factor in the recovery process for athletes and bodybuilders. This study found that using white noise strategies significantly improved sleep quality.
Free Weight vs Machine Bench Press
Many promote the importance of using free weights when training for muscle growth. However, machines can offer similar levels of muscle activation for the prime movers.
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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.
How Do You Target Your Upper and Lower Lats?
How do you target your upper and lower lats respectively? Dr. Wilson explains how arm position and planar motion can impact the lats.
Are Macros All That Matter? The “If It Fits Your Macros” Mentality
Are macros all that matter? Does “if it fits your macros” have a place in bodybuilding? Or does food quality matter?
How Do I Limit Gaining Fat on a Bulk?
How do I limit gaining fat on a bulk? Dr. Wilson will explore intermittent fasting, fasted cardio, and calorie cycling.
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.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #049: Overcoming Genetic Limitations
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the possibility of overcoming your genetic limitations and we’ll be answering community questions
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