
Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting
While the end-game differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting are well-known, how does this affect training and nutrition for each sport?
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While the end-game differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting are well-known, how does this affect training and nutrition for each sport?

Some aspects of science aren’t immediately applicable to training, but understanding muscle architecture can help round out your exercise science knowledge.

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.

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.

Both researchers and bodybuilders alike have theorized about the idea of a “genetic potential.” What factors can influence one’s genetic potential?

Sleep can be a hot topic for many as it’s nearly impossible to get proper sleep in today’s world. How can missing out on sleep affect muscle growth?

This study confirmed a classic gym theory that a wide-grip bench press will target the chest more while a close-grip bench press emphasizes the triceps more.

Vitamin D is more than likely the most important vitamin for athletes and bodybuilders. Vitamin D may slightly increase testosterone production and can also improve muscle strength.

Many methods exist for improving squat strength, however, not many people incooperate plyometrics into their training. Plyometrics can greatly increase lower body power.

How important is hydration when it comes to muscle growth? This study found that dehydration significantly reduced insulin sensitivity which can impair gains.

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.

Many think that bands and chains are just a powerlifting tool but they can be extremely useful for bodybuilders as well. Using bands or chains increases the amount of weight during the top half of the lift which forces the muscle to produce force throughout the whole range of motion.
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss Testosterone and we’ll be answering community questions

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss carbohydrate cycling to maximize fat loss and performance

Dr. Wilson will discuss how you can tell if low-carb protein bars are truly low carb, and what ingredients to look for.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the effectiveness of multivitamins and their role in muscle building

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss if BCAAs are worth taking and what their effects are

What are the differences between training beginner and veteran bodybuilders? We will go over training, periodization, and nutrition needs.
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