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Gender Differences in Training
How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.
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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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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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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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Micronutrients
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.
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Metabolism-Boosting Strategies
Many bodybuilders are interesting in boosting their metabolism for body composition optimization. What strategies can you use to boost metabolism?
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Muscle Activation in Compound and Isolation Exercises
Many people think that isolation exercises increase muscle activation compared to compound movements but this study found that not to be the case.
Pre-Workout Carbohydrate
If you’re training for endurance or usually train longer than an hour at a time you might get some benefit out of consuming carbohydrates before your workout.
Accommodating Resistance and Strength Training
Are bands and chains just a way to look cool or make a lot of noise in the gym? Or can they actually improve strength? Science seems to lean towards the latter.
Lifting Weights vs Stretching
Stretching is the most common method people use to improve range of motion. However, this study found that lifting weights with a full range of motion was just as effective as stretching.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for overall health and especially for immune function. However, bodybuilders may want to avoid taking vitamin C around their workout as it can impair growth signals.
DHEA
DHEA has often been proposed as a natural testosterone booster but virtually no research backs this claim. DHEA has no effect on testosterone or exercise performance.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #013: Meal Frequency
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss meal frequency. How often do you need to eat in order to maintain gains?
Can You Gain Muscle on a Ketogenic Diet?
Can you gain muscle on a ketogenic diet? Will cutting your carbs hurt your bodybuilding goals? Let’s discuss how to optimize keto for gains.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #056: Fix Shoulder Pain While Benching
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss shoulder pain while benching and we’ll be answering community questions
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #054: The Importance of the Circadian Rhythm
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the circadian rhythm and we’ll be answering community questions
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?
What Is the Glycemic Index?
What is the glycemic index? Why is it a critical aspect of a well balanced bodybuilding diet? Dr. Wilson will break it down in this video.
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