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Meal Frequency
Many in the fitness community believe that increasing meal frequency can boost metabolic rate and improve body composition. What does the science say?
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The Courtroom of Gains
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.
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Fasted Training
Many bodybuilders perform fasted cardio or fasted training in an attempt to burn more fat as fuel. Is this the best practice for getting shredded?
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Training Frequency
Many people think training frequency is a closed case in the research, but we actually know very little about the optimum frequency for each muscle group. Let’s get into more detail.
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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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What is Broscience?
Broscience is a term we often hear thrown around, but what does it actually mean? How is a broscientist different from an evidence-based practitioner? Let’s discuss.
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Sleep is Key for Performance
This study found that extending the nightly sleep of Division-1 basketball players improved their performance in several tasks including sprinting. Getting extra sleep will more
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?
Beta-Alanine
Beta-alanine is a popular ingredient in many pre-workout formulations – and for good reason. Beta-alanine has been shown to improve endurance and increase repetitions to failure during strength training.
Beef Protein
Whey protein is usually considered the best form of supplemental protein. The problem is that many whey formulations contain ingredients that some individuals are allergic
Squats vs Front Squats
Bodybuilders will often use front squats and back squats interchangeably in their training and this study supports that practice. Front squats cause similar levels of quad activation and require less weight to do so.
HIIT and Concurrent Training
Cardiovascular exercise can have an interference effect on strength and size gains. This study found that HIIT cardio did not interfere with strength or size gains.
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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?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #047: Pre-Workout Nutrition
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss pre workout nutrition. What should you eat and supplement with pre workout
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